Paul E. Haley

1930 - 2016

Paul E. (Gene) Haley 1930-2016
86, of North Canton, passed away on Feb. 7, 2016 after battling cancer for over 24 years. Paul died peacefully on his 86th birthday and, more importantly to him, their 62nd wedding anniversary, while holding the hand of his loving wife. He spent his last several days surrounded by his loved ones in the care of Mercy Hospice.
A long-time parishioner, Eucharistic minister and mass server of St. Paul's parish, Paul was born in Sioux City, Iowa on Feb. 7, 1930. He graduated from Trinity High School in Sioux City and shortly after graduation, entered the Army in August 1948. He achieved the rank of sergeant first class and served nearly four years in Hawaii and Tokyo. Upon leaving the service he started his 40 year successful career with Sears, Roebuck and Company as a credit manager in numerous locations throughout the Midwest. His final 10 years before retirement were spent as Sears credit central manager in Middleburg Heights. They enjoyed traveling and cruising as often as possible, golf, cards, household projects or just working in the yard. He especially enjoyed shelling walks on the beach during their years in Florida and spending time with his grandchildren and great granddaughters.
Paul is survived by his wife Marge, daughters Diane (Thomas) Stock of Westerville, Ohio, Deborah Russo of North Canton, grandchildren Jonathon (RaeAnne) Stock of Westlake, Aaron (Angela) Stock of Loveland, Andrew (Emily) Stock of Columbus, Patrick Stock and fiancé Kaitlin Pethtel of Cincinnati, Nicholas (Cara) Russo of Columbus and Ashley (Johnny) Schaffner of Canton, great-granddaughters Laura, Elyse, Vanessa, Raffaella and Josephine, sisters Marie Haley of Sioux City, Iowa and Pauline (Emery) Lacroix of Omaha, Neb., brother and sister-in-law Gene and Nancy Stanek, sisters-in-law Marge and Patty Stanek and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul is preceded in death by parents Edward and Wilma Haley, brothers Edward Jr. and Wayne Haley, mother-in- law Antoinette Stanek, and brothers-in-law Joe and Bob Stanek.
Family and friends may pay their respects on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, North Canton from 9-10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10a.m. with the Monsignor James A. Clarke as celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will follow in North Canton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to St. Paul's Building Fund or Wishes Can Happen, 1310 N. Main St., North Canton, Ohio 44720. The family wishes to thank his caregivers at Mercy Hospital and Mercy Hospice for their compassionate care. Those wishing to share a memory or their condolences may sign the online guestbook at www.dwilliamsfh.com
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