Paul F. Page

Paul F. Page

74, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born to the late Paul J. Page and Mary (Corsaro) Page on November 1, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN. Paul attended Marian College and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957. He married Judith Ann Evan in June of 1987.

Paul was a Probation Officer in Marion County in the early 60's before being elected Chief Constable of the Center Township Small Claims Court in the latter part of the decade. He took pride in the fact that he "ran against the slate" and won. After his term ended, he reinvented himself as a Sprinkler Systems Engineer for Paulson Fire Protection during the 70's. Eventually, Paul found his true calling and started a career in jewelry sales, taking a job with the Shane Company around 1980. He served as General Manager of Smith Diamond Brokers for several years, eventually working his way up to Regional Manager of the entire Midwest. In 1991, Paul opened Page Jewelers in Southern Plaza on the south side of Indianapolis, eventually closing in 2002. Thereafter, Paul could be found holding court on the weekends in Pauly's Italian Restaurant, an establishment owned by his son. In retirement, Paul worked part-time with his brother, David, selling homes in the residential development known as La Scala Villas.

Paul loved to golf and taught himself how to make his own clubs, often crafting custom clubs for family members and friends. He was well known for his golf attire and his elaborate matching outfits. He always drove a Cadillac, he only drank Lambrusco wine, and he loved the taste of a fine cigar. A stickler about punctuality, you got his "time speech" if you were late for a meeting. As a passionate man, Paul loved his family and friends dearly. He gave respect freely and insisted that it be returned. As a symbol of that respect, a hug and kiss were often required in his presence.

Paul is survived by his wife of 27 years, Judith Ann, his four children: Barbara Page, Kelly Burke (James), David T. Page (Santina), and Paul F. Page, Jr. (Tracy); his four step-children: David Carr (Wendi), Kevin Carr (Elaine), Ryan Carr (Beth), and Kristin Lang (Troy). Paul was preceded in death by his older brother Peter J. Page (Sharon), and is survived by his brother, David J. Page (Rosemary), his sisters, Marie Pittman-Oechsle and Antoinette Dullaghan (Richard), his many nieces and nephews, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Daniel F. O' Riley Funeral Home where prayers will be said on Thursday at 10:15 a.m. prior to Mass.

Memorial contributions are requested to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.