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PAUL CELANO Obituary

CELANO
PAUL


Resident of Brigantine, passed away on September 10, 2018, at AtlantiCare Medical Center at the age of 90. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 67 years, Raffaela (Rae), and forever remembered by his sons and their spouses Joseph (Linda), Paul (Shivaun), Michael (Donna), and John (Jennifer). He was a beloved grandfather to Nicholas (Laura), Julia, Victoria; Paul (Margot); Matthew, Daniel, Kyle and Kara and a great-grandfather to Theo, Hannah and Harlow. Paul was also a devoted brother to his sister Catherine and his deceased siblings Angela, Joseph, Peter and Frances. He was a great influence on his many nieces and nephews as well as countless neighbors and friends.
Paul was born in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Bok Vocational School. He co-founded United Metal where he outfitted a fleet of Mr. Softy ice cream trucks and designed and completed other major custom stainless steel projects. In his later years, he co-owned Cecil Marine, a successful inland marine business. He enjoyed fishing, caring for his garden and lawn, and boasting about his kids and grandkids. He will be remembered for the many favors he did for family and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Paul's Life Celebration Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday September 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 331 8th Street South, Brigantine, NJ. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:15-9:45 A.M. Final commendation and farewell will be at 1:30 P.M. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 West Cheltenham Ave., Cheltenham, PA. A luncheon will follow interment from 2:00-4:00 P.M. at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, 815 Thomas Road, Lafayette Hill, PA. The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org. To pay respects, leave condolences or share your fondest memory of Paul please visit www.keatesplum.com.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 13, 2018.

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September 7, 2019

Hello, dear Uncle Paul. On this first anniversary, we're thinking of you and missing your smile and everything about you. It was nice to be around you. Love, Angela and Bob

Michael Schwartz

September 17, 2018

I just learned of Paul's passing yesterday 9-16-18 ,I knew Paul for many years at Cecil Marine and considered him a good friend and a giving Man ,Paul often imparted his vast knoledge in Metal and The marine industry and helped me on many occasions. We lost contact after his retirement from Cecil and My Retirement from MTPD ,I will always have great respect for Paul and fond memories of our time sharing cup of coffee and talk at the boat yard. RIP My friend and GOD Bless.

Verna Kelly

September 15, 2018

Dear Aunt Rae and family, I was sorry to hear about Uncle Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your niece, Verna

September 13, 2018

Uncle Paul, my godfather, was such a sweet and endearing man. He was quick-witted and funny and always had a big smile. Bob and I liked to listen to him tell a story or two about when he and my Dad were young. He will certainly be missed. Our sincere condolences. Angela and Bob Campbell

Cheryl Cormaci

September 13, 2018

Dear Rae and family, we were saddened to hear of sweet Paul's passing. We were blessed to be your next door neighbor for all those years. Vince and Paul were fishing buddies and I know they are together in Heaven fishing. Paul was always there for our family and we loved him and Rea very much. May your sweet memories of him put a smile on your face and help you all thru this difficult time. Our hearts are full of wonderful times with Paul and we miss you all. Love Cheryl, Vince,and Gianna Cormaci

Anthony & Ellie Settembrino

September 13, 2018

Never forgot his attention to our children and fishing on his boat

JOSEPH REITANO

September 13, 2018

Dear Aunt Ray.. Please accept our condolences and prayers in the hearing about the passing of our uncle Paul..Have faith in knowing our Lord opened his harms to him.

JOSEPH REITANO

September 13, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Priscilla Lynch

September 13, 2018

My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

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15

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9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

St. Thomas Catholic Church

NJ

Sep

15

Memorial Gathering

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

White Marsh Valley Country Club

815 Thomas Road, Lafayette Hill, PA

Sep

15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Thomas Catholic Church

331 8th Street South, Brigantine, NJ

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15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church

331 8th Street, Brigantine, NJ

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15

Service

1:30 p.m.

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

3301 West Cheltenham Ave, Cheltenham, PA

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