Mr. Paul Joseph Alminde

Paul Joseph Alminde, of Philadelphia, on March 20th 2021, at the age of 54, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was the caring husband of Claire (nee Ondrejka) for 31 years, and the father to Christopher, Claire Ann, and Patrick. Paul was the son of Paul and the late Helen (nee Kearney), and brother to the late Mark, Theresa, and Christopher Alminde. Paul will also be greatly missed by his brother Sean T. Alminde (Christie), his sister Kathleen DiLeonardo (Joseph), as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and canine companions Macie and Roxie. Paul grew up in the Wissinoming area of Philadelphia, and attended North Catholic where he graduated in 1984. After high school, Paul joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1989 and was a Patrolman with the 26th district. In 1997 Paul became a Detective and worked with the East Division until moving to the Homicide Unit in 2017. Paul served the City of Philadelphia honorably for over 30 years, and never took a sick day. Paul was happiest when he was with his family. He greatly enjoyed being around his children, siblings, friends, and extended family. He especially enjoyed the annual family vacation with the "Other" Almindes. Relatives and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration visitation on Friday March 26th at the John F. Givnish Funeral Home (10975 Academy Road, Philadelphia PA 19154) from 7PM-9PM and on Saturday March 27th at Maternity BVM Catholic Church (9220 Old Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115) from 9-10AM with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 10AM; interment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory to the Committee to Benefit Children, which funds the St. Christopher's Hospital Oncology Department (160 E. Erie Avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19134) would be greatly appreciated.