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Paul DeSol Obituary
The son of the late Louis and Lena Napolitano DeSol, he was born January 4, 1957 in Middletown,N.Y. On August 5, 2000, he married Wendy Cook Moore at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Middletown.
Paul graduated from Middletown High School in 1975, and received an Associates degree from Orange County Community College. He earned a B.S. in Math Education from S.U.N.Y. Cortland in 1980 and subsequently earned his Master's degree. He taught Math and coached the Girl's Softball Team at John S. Burke Catholic High School. The team went on to become Class B State Champions in 1988 under his direction. Paul joined the Wallkill Central School system as a math teacher and taught there for over 20 years, gaining the respect and friendship of his colleagues. Paul also coached soccer, basketball, Little League and baseball for various teams, and was involved with Middletown Sports Camp for over 20 years. He was also an adjunct instructor at Orange County Community College. Paul loved all sports and was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Middletown, Middletown Y.M.C.A., and Wallkill Teacher's Association.
"He was a devoted son who took great care of his parents. He always considered his stepchildren his own. Paul was a very loving, generous and patient man whose pride and joy were his children, nieces and nephews. He had a huge effect on many people, especially those he taught and coached. He had many cherished friends everywhere. He was a #1 Yankees fan and enjoyed bowling and golfing with his friends."
Paul is survived by his loving wife, Wendy; son, Jonathan Moore of Middletown; daughters, Rebecca Moore of Santa Cruz, Calif.; and Beth Imhoff-Kunsch and her husband, Chuck of Norcross, Ga.; brother, Louis DeSol and his wife, Diane of Guilderland, N.Y.; sister, Angela Prestigiacomo and her husband, Chip of Albany, N.Y.; mother and father-in-law, Jeanne and Lee Cook of Rock Hill, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Barry Moore and his wife, Sheila; grandson, Aiden Kunsch; nieces and nephews, Christina Cook, Caryn and David Prestigiacomo, and Derek, Courtney and Ian DeSol, and Briana and Daniel Moore; and many cousins and beloved friends.
Friends and family may call on Thursday, September 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage St., Middletown. Burial will follow in Wallkill Cemetery, Phillipsburg.
Memorial contributions in Paul's name may be made to the American Heart Association, 419 East Main Street, Middletown, NY 10940.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home. www.applebee-mcphillips.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul DeSol
Victor Mele
October 2, 2006
Hi shawn abd trace Im sorry i still dont have much to say. Just that i fill bad for your loss.may god give you the stranth and wisedume to get through this time of sorow.
Will Jones
September 27, 2006
I first met Paulie at his Sportscard shop in Middletown back in 2003. I always enjoyed going there and talking about cards, sports and of course the Yankees. He was a good man and I'm going to miss him.
Sean Gildersleeve
September 23, 2006
To the DeSol Family,
My deepest regrets and condolences to you. I had Mr. DeSol for 7th grade Math. He was a tough teacher who knew exactly how to make someone understand what they were doing. He will be remembered.
LESLIE,LAURA,CHAZ SPRINGSTEAD
September 22, 2006
PAUL WENT TO SCHOOL WITH MY DAUGHTERS-THEY LOVED HIM DEARLY,SO DID EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM.HIS LOVE FOR SPORTS AND HIS LOVE FOR PEOPLE WAS HIS LIFE. ONE BEAUTIFUL MAN,YEARS WOULD PASS BEFORE WE'D MEET AGAIN--ALWAYS A KICK TO SHAKE HIS HAND AND TALK YANKEE BASEBALL. HIS STUDENTS WILL NEVER FORGET PAUL-HE TAUGHT THEM ABOUT LIFE,CAUSE HE KNEW HOW TO LIVE. THE WALLKILL SCHOOL SYSTEM LOST A GIANT OF A PERSON,BUT YOU CAN BET THE STUDENTS AND FELLOW TEACHERS WILL CHEERISH PAUL'S MEMORY FOREVER. SO! GO YANKEES. YOU KNOW PAULIE WATCHING. I WISH PEACE TO ALL OF PAUL'S FAMILY & FRIENDS.
Mark and Karen DePolito
September 21, 2006
May God Bless Paul and his family. Paul was a good man. Our prays are with you.
Darnell Ramie-Fuller
September 21, 2006
To Paul's Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Desol. I was a 1987 Burke graduate and thought very highly of him. He was a great teacher, coach and friend. He had such a great way of being really tough and a teddy bear at the same time. He was a master at his profession and a mentor to so many. Remembering his life and the joy he brought to all of us will allow him to live on in our hearts forever. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. God Bless!
Brenda Turner Wardle
September 21, 2006
Dear Wendy and Family,
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Paul.He was a very special, remarkable person and a wonderful friend to my brother,Bob.Despite his own busy schedule and family responsibilities, when illness struck our family, Paul was one of the first people to offer a helping hand and a cheerful word of encouragement.He touched the lives of so many, and he will be sorely missed.May God bless you and your family. You were his joy.
Sincerely,
Brenda Turner Wardle and family.
Alfred Beairsto
September 21, 2006
Paul Desol was a great young man. He epitomized what parents pray for in raising a son. I coached Paul on a little league team in his early teens. He was polite ,considerate of his peers , and a pleasure to work with. He maintained his beautiful manner through out his life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Al Beairsto
Carol Reed
September 21, 2006
To the Desol Family,
My family is truly saddened at the loss of Paul. Paul spent many hours at our house during my growing up. On more than one occasion he brought by Mrs. Desol's famous cookies to brighten up a dark day or celebrate a good one. Thank you Paul for my first trip to Yankee Stadium, for being such a good friend to my brother, and for being such a positive role model for my children. If success were measured by how much we are respected and loved by others Paul you are one of the most succesful men we know.
Carol(Beairsto) Reed & family
Steve and Sue Murray
September 21, 2006
Dear Paul,
My friend and teammate, you were one in a million and will surely be missed. Thank you for many great memories of softball, bowling and going to Yankee games. I will never forget them or you.
God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mattlock Duczeminski
September 21, 2006
Mr. DeSol, you have always been a huge part of my life. I grew up looking forward to seeing you at Sports Camp, and I'll miss seeing you at card shows around town. I'm looking forward to October, because I know you will be at every Yankee game cheering them on to another World Series championship. You will always be missed, but will never be forgotten.
Susan Hannon
September 21, 2006
To the family of Paul,
I remember Paulie D hitting me hundreds of ground balls until I did the crow hop right. I remember him losing his temper one minute and then flashing a smile under his mustache the next! In 1988 we won the Softball State Championships. The most excited man on the field was Paul. He was intense, knowledgeable, funny and competitive - all traits that made him a successful coach. I am proud to model my coaching style after him. After all he knew how to win. He was a great man who made a huge impact on my life. May he Rest in Peace.
Valarie (Green) Poynton
September 21, 2006
I am totally shocked when I read Paul's obituary this morning. The other day he crossed my mind even though I haven't seen him for a few years. I used to see Paul at OCCC, bowling and also at many card shows. He was a really great person and his family is in my prayers and thoughts through this difficult time. Rest in peace.
Linda Shoemaker Dvorak
September 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Paul was a very special and kind man. He will be missed by all.
David & Kim Gobeo
September 21, 2006
The memories of Paul's kindness and friendship will be with us all forever. He was truly a life long friend and most certainly one of the good guys. He will surely be missed by all that had the privilege of knowing him.
I will cherish our times together from as long ago as Babe Ruth Baseball League for the First Ward Social & Athelic Club, all the way through our high school years and beyond. When we moved to FL, he took my place and became a son to my dad, who will never forget and always cherish their times together, especially in the card store.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends.
With love,
Philip Brady
September 21, 2006
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Mr. Desol. I had him as a math teacher at Burke Catholic in the early 80's. He was a great teacher and coach, but most of all he was an outstanding person. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
John Szefc
September 20, 2006
Wendy and the DeSol family,
I was extremely saddened by the news of Paul's passing. My thoughts and prayers will stay with all of you. He was a coach, teacher and math tutor to my brother Matt and I, and a TRUE;LOYAL family friend. I spent a great deal of time with him during my high school days at Burke and in Babe Ruth baseball. He guided me through much of my upbringing on his sports teams and in the classroom. An absolute class act, who rarely let his guard down, Paul coached, taught, and carried himself as straight as an arrow. Everyone would be much better off if they were lucky enough to have played one season for Paul. I always admired his unselfishness, professionalism and passion for his work and of course the Yankees and his beloved #15.
A true-blue Middletowner, I owe Paul a big thank you for being such a great person to my family and I. If there ever was a non-player inducted into monument park in that great ballpark in the Bronx, it would surely be Paul DeSol.
Rest in peace my dear FRIEND. You will be forever missed.
John Szefc
Lafayette, Louisiana
David Ey
September 20, 2006
To Paul's family,
In the summer of 1985 I played my first season of Babe Ruth Baseball in Middletown. I was fortunate enough to make the travel All Star team and have Paul DeSol as a coach and mentor. We went on to win a state title that summer and Paul was a large reason for that. His love for the game was infectious. Several of the players from that team have gone on to coach baseball themselves and I think I can talk for all of us on that team in saying that Paul DeSol made a huge impact on each of us and will certainly be missed.
Tom Hawk
September 20, 2006
I had Mr DeSol freshmen year [03-04] at wallkill high. Mr DeSol yes was a very tough and edgy man at times, BUT he was a great math teacher. he taught me alot and i know deep down inside he was a great man. I do and will miss him because he gave me and my friends some good memories. i remember the last time i saw him was last week, i was getting yelled at by a teacher and he was around and watching and he went into a room and that was the last time i saw him. so i pray for his family and friends and wallkill high will defiently miss Mr DeSol, thanks for everything and God bless.
Ann (Pizza) and Andy Pavlick
September 20, 2006
We were very sad to hear of Paul's passing. Over the last couple of days we have reflected on the precious memories we had with him throughout the years. Be assured we hold him high above many as one of our favorite people in Middletown.
Patricia Renner-Epsaro
September 20, 2006
Wendy and family,
My deepest condolences.I was so sorry to hear of your lost.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of lost and always. I'm always here if you need me. Love, Tricia
Steve & Adrienne Vavricka
September 20, 2006
Our prayers are with Wendy and her family in this time of sorrow.
The Albert Street Gang has lost one of their own, and what a loss it is. But Paul’s spirit and Kindness will live on in all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Larry and Fran (Crawford) Pryluck
September 20, 2006
Lou,
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Please know that Paul and your family will be in our prayers.
Jeff Ashdown
September 20, 2006
I Personally Didn't Have Mr. DeSol as a teacher but I worked with him sometimes when i stayed after with my math teacher last year. I Heard was tough but he only did that for the kids own good to make sure they got the material. Otherwise He Was A Great Person!
Stacey Garrison
September 20, 2006
To Wendy and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Paul was a true friend and a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. In my heart I know that Paul is up there in heaven talking sports with all who would listen, and I know that everyone who Paul has touched (my son Anthony) in his life are with him right now. May you always cherish the wonderfull memories you all have with Paul, I know I will. God bless you all. Stacey and Bill Garrison
ron hoyt
September 20, 2006
Paul,Cac,Pierre You will be missed by many people, but you will never be forgotten.Your memory will live on in all of us.
Steven Dineen
September 20, 2006
To the Family of Paul DeSol. My deepest sympathy on the loss of such wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul and his Family. Reflecting back, I can still conjure up images of us, as young kids playing ball at Albert Street Playground. We will all truly miss the Man we called “The Cacker”.
Tracey Malloy
September 20, 2006
Mr. Desol was my 7th grade math teacher at the Walkill Middle School in 1988-1989, as well as my sister Kristen's the following year. We wanted to extend our condolences to his family for their loss. He was a great teacher and will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, God Bless!
Nick Cortese
September 20, 2006
Albert Street playground, and any other playground or ballfield in Middletown would not have been the same without Paul, who was "The Rulebook." We played every sport as kids with no ref or umpire and any time we had to settle a dispute, we had Paul. His word on the rules and on the "call" was respected by every kid in the neighborhood. Paul was a friend and a team mate. He was always upbeat, gracious, and reliable. I will miss seeing him during visits to M-town. The world will miss Paul DeSol.
Alan & Mary Lou Leidy
September 20, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Patti Meyers
September 20, 2006
To Paul's Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Paul was a dear friend and I will always remember our times in high school, hanging out together at the soccer games. He will be missed terribly so. Rest in Peace Paul. I hope you knew how much you were loved by all.
Brittany Munger
September 20, 2006
Dear family members,
I was a student of Mr. DeSol, and he was one of my most memorable teachers. He was a tough teacher, but now being in life, I realize that he did it for our own good. He will truely be missed at Wallkill High School. My thoughts are with his family friends and other students.
Wayne and Patty Walton
September 20, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this sad time. May there be comfort in knowing how loved Paul was by many. He will be missed very much but will always be in our hearts. Great memories of little Italy. Go Yankees my friend.
Dave Weltman
September 20, 2006
To The DeSol Family
I am sorry to hear the passing of Paul DeSeol. He was a good man, a good teacher, a good ccoach and a good family man who family always come first. He always treat the strudents and staff the respect and that why everyone loved him. Think of all the good times with him and keep it in your mind. He will always will love you and he will be watching us from the blue sky. He will be missed by one and all. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the De Sol Family.
Dave Weltman
Kelly (Dwyer)Statham
September 19, 2006
Dear Coach DeSol,
Thank you so much for your time, love, and knowlege. Playing for you and winning a state championship is something that will stay with me always. I will never forget you.
Rest in Peace.
Kelly(Dwyer)Statham, my husband Mick and our four children Ryan, Matthew, Megan and Emma
Joe Calicchio
September 19, 2006
I am very saddened by the loss of my best friend! I will always remember the many hours spent at Albert Street playing baseball, football, basketball and games we just made up. It was truly a wonderful time. We shared many moments from little league baseball, high school sports, graduations, weddings and I can't leave out all the Yankee games. Paul touched the lives of so many people. He can rest in peace knowing that he completed his mission in life. I will always have a special place in my heart for him. I loved him like a brother.
The Yankees truly lost a GREAT Fan “Yankee 15” and God has gained a GREAT teammate. Move over Thurman, Paul will be behind the plate tonight…
So long my FRIEND, Rest in Peace.
Joey Calicchio and Family
Joe Ferris
September 19, 2006
To the Desol family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul. I met Paul many years ago at card shows and always looked forward to seeing to talk about the Yankees. you will all be in my prayers.
tj Fitzsimmons jr.
September 19, 2006
to paul
god bless your saoul and heart. paul you will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered....GO Yankees!!! my deepest Sympathies go to pauls family and closest friends may he rest in peace.
MARGARET&JOHN CINQUE
September 19, 2006
WE HAVE LOST A VERY DEAR FRIEND WITH THE PASSING OF "PAULIE D". WE WERE VERY BLESSED TO HAVE HIM AS A FRIEND AND WE WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THE GREAT MEMORIES WE SHARED WITH HIM. HIS LOVE OF FAMILY, FRIENDS AND OF COURSE SPORTS WAS OBVIOUS TO ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM. HIS SUPPORT FOR OUR FAMILY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. GOD BLESS AND ALL OUR BEST TO WENDY AND FAMILY. GO YANKEES.
John Ruppert
September 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the DeSol family.I have many fond memories of Paul going back some 40 years.
KERRY FINN
September 19, 2006
DEAR WENDY AND FAMILY,
THE WORLD HAS LOST A REALLY GREAT TEACHER AND FRIEND AND COACH
AND FATHER AND HUSBAND. PAUL AND I HAD ALOT LAUGHS WHEN I LIVED IN MIDDLETOWN. HE WILL BE MISSED. GOD
BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Matt Basile
September 19, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
lynn steinback
September 19, 2006
My Deepest sympathy to Wendy and her family--You are in our hearts and prayers today and always.
Rest in Peace-Paul!
Deborah & Kevin Lazarus
September 19, 2006
Dear Wendy and Family
Both Debbie and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Paulie was a great colleague at Burke. His state championship victroy was a metaphor for his life. He inspired happiness and success in all those he taught and coached. He tutored Debbie and I in math. I remember so clearly the day he went to CCNY and picked up our dipolmas and delivered them to our home. Our collegial careers crossed again as instructors at OCCC. His passion for the Yankees was an un matched. Seeing the "Yankee 15" LP in the parking lot echoed " Paulie is in the House". His love for his family was always evident in his repsectful discussion of his parents and you and the children. Paul inspired us to be good friends, good parents , and good spouses. His passion for life will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
With deep sympathy
Deborah & Kevin Lazarus
Ellen Monroe
September 19, 2006
Paco,
I will never forget you. You will be in my heart forever and always.
Rosie Calicchio Moore
September 19, 2006
Dear Paul,
I was so sadden by the news. I will never forget all the years growing up in the neighborhood. All the evenings and summers spent at albert street playing stick ball. I was so glad to see you last year in front of your mother's house. You have been such a great friend to my brother. May god bless your family at this time and I hope they find comfort in knowing that you were loved by many. Rest in Peace.
Tara Beatty
September 19, 2006
To the family of Paul DeSol. I had Mr. DeSol two years ago for math, he was an amazing math teacher, I learned so much from him, and he was also a very nice man. I am so sorry from my heart to hear about your loss. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out you you all. Sincerely,
Gabrielle Guilfoyle
September 19, 2006
Dear family members,
I am so sorry to hear of this. When I heard about this, at first I could not believe it. I was a student of Mr. DeSol, and he was one of my favorite teachers. He was a tough teacher, but now being in college, I realize that he was doing it for my own good. He was always there to give out a helping hand. He will truely be missed at Wallkill High School. My thoughts are with you.
Taylor Wygant
September 19, 2006
Mr De Sol was my math teacher last year. He was tough but all in all her was a good person.
Karen & Jane Finn
September 19, 2006
Dear Wendy and Family, We are both so sorry to hear about Paul. He was such a great guy, my boys both have wonderful memories of him at Sports Camp, and they too send their Sympathy. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Sincerely,
Marc Meyer
September 19, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of this great loss. Paul used to attend my baseball card and comic book shows at the Howard Johnsons Motel in Middletown. He was such a wonderful person to know. His presence will be deeply missed. He will for always remain in my heart.
My deepest sympathy to his loving family.
Marc Meyer
Brendan Decker
September 19, 2006
Mr. De Sol was my Math teacher and Middle School soccer coach in 1987-88. He was a great teacher and a great coach. He will be missed. my prayers are with his family.
Richard Cromie
September 19, 2006
Our family knew Paul as paperboy, student, coach, and a great example to our youth. He completed the work God set out for him, and now he has been granted his reward. His absence will leave a large hole in many lives. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family.
Dick, Sue, Jim & Paul Cromie
Mary & Mike Zahorchak
September 19, 2006
Dearest Paul,
You are truly one of a kind. I have never met a more sincere person in my whole life. Your kindess towards others will always be a memory that I hold deep in my heart. When my brother Andy got sick last year, you were one of the first people to ask "what can I do". Your genorosity was extreme. May your family find comfort knowing what a special man you truly are.
Jeanine (O'Leary) DeVogel
September 19, 2006
Paul was not only my teacher at Burke but he later became my friend. I am saddened by the news of his passing. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his family.
Kathleen Minichello Rice
September 19, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies at this very sad time. Whenever I saw Paul he always went out of his way to say hello and had a way of making everyone feel special. He will be missed very much. May Paul rest in peace now and always.
Lisa Hewel
September 19, 2006
We are deeply saddened by Paul's sudden passing. He was a great friend to our family, and we enjoyed our trips to Yankees and Mets games with him. We extend our sympathy to Wendy and the De Sol family, and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. The Scarano Family
Brink
September 19, 2006
Coach DeSol has touched the lives of so many athletes and coaches in Orange County. From his historial softball run at Burke to the thousands of athletes that have wonderful childhood memories with Coach DeSol at Sport Camp. Your teachings will be passed on forever. You were the ultimate team player. Rest in Peace, may you play ball with all the Yankee greats.
Paul Cromie
September 19, 2006
Paul will be missed deeply. He was a great teacher, coach and friend to many people. As an educator myself, it is my hope to impact many young lives the way Paulie did. I am thankful for my time I had with him.
Lori Rothman
September 19, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr and Mrs Anthony Saverino and family
September 19, 2006
May god watch over you and bless you with the knowledge you are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Tracy Dempsey
September 19, 2006
Paul was such a loving, kind, and friendly man. My deepest sympathy to Wendy, Becky, Jonathan, and Beth. He will be greatly missed.
Stephen & Patricia Giannoccaro - McLaughlin
September 19, 2006
With our deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers.
Mark Strunsky
September 19, 2006
I am deeply saddened to learn of Paul's passing. Although I did not know him well, I came to love him as a customer in his sports card shops and as a fellow collector. My son grew up looking forward to our visits to see Paul and "buy a few packs." I will sorely miss my weekly stop to see Paul and to share our latest treasures and good conversation. He was a good man and I pray that he rests in peace.
Mike McDowell
September 19, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jay and Denise Dwyer
September 19, 2006
Dear Paul,
You were a wonderful coach and mentor to all our children. You brought great joy and happiness through sports to everyone that came in contact with you. We will never forget the 1988 state championship season at Burke. Rest in peace Yankee 15.
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