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Steven Paulsen Obituary
AGE: 54 • Griggstown
Steven Carsten Paulsen, 54, of Griggstown died Sunday, June 22, 2014. Born in Princeton he was a lifelong Griggstown resident. Steven was employed for over 25 years with the State of New Jersey, Division of Human Services. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Lutheran Church.
Brother of the late Cheryl Paulsen, he is survived by his wife Ella Paulsen, his parents Carsten E. and Judith M. (Olsen) Paulsen, 2 brothers James P. and Christopher G. Paulsen, sister Meredith Mangini, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Bunker Hill Lutheran Church, 235 Bunker Hill Road from 2 -5 pm with a prayer service to begin at 4:30 pm. The funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the church. Burial will follow in the Griggstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Bunker Hill Lutheran Church, 235 Bunker Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. Arrangements are under the direction of the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, Monmouth Junction.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Paulsen
Pam Ronan
July 3, 2014
Dear Paulsen Family,
Steve was a unique man with a big heart. All of us, who worked with Steve at DHS, miss him very much.
Wishing you peace.
Kelly S.
July 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Paulsen family. Steve was a kind spirit, always willing to help. I will miss his presence at DHS.
Chrissy Teitel (formerly Barker)
June 27, 2014
Paulsen Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy who always had a kind word for everyone. He was a true asset to DHS and a friend to many. His passing leaves all of those who knew him with an empty space in many hearts. Rest in peace, Steve!
Melba Colon
June 27, 2014
Steve I always enjoyed your heart of servitude and kind spirit. I appreciate the times you allowed a listening ear to my counsel in The 12 years we worked together and how you would always say..."I am trying Melba... You are with Jesus now and He has you in His arms.... Will miss you...
Patrick Auletto
June 27, 2014
Steve, Was a great guy who would do anything for anybody I worked with Steve for many years and everyone like him , he will truly missed by his workers friends and family ! My deepest condolences to his family ! Patrick Auletto Holland , pa
April Lippert
June 27, 2014
Steve was one of a kind! He was always so eager to help anyone who asked. He was a kind and caring man. I always enjoyed his stories of time he spent with his family. He is going to be truly missed by his coworkers, friends and family. My deepest and most sincere sympathy.
Diana Bumbera
June 27, 2014
Steve was a great person and i he was always nice to everyone at work and would do anything for anyone. I always think of you when i make steak sandwiches. he would always have then for lunch when he worked for me at the Human Services.
Toni Nowalinski
June 27, 2014
Steve, You were always so helpful to me with the special mail runs that my office asked of you; I appreciated your help & kindness. You will be missed.
Melanie Wright
June 27, 2014
Steve I always enjoyed our daily talks and laughs. You were a kind and caring person and will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend
June 27, 2014
Dear Paulsen Family,
Please know that your son Steve was a wonderful person. I worked with him for only a few years and everyday that I saw him he had a smile on his face. Every conversation ending with both of us laughing. Please know that Steve was thought of fondly and will be missed by his work family. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Tamiko Pino Bethea
June 27, 2014
hi my name is Marilyn Anderson and i talk with steve every day im going to miss him from coming to get the mail in the building . his crazy laugh and his conversation i am very hurt to loose him so soon in life because he was my good friend.Wow steve why did u leave so soon,going to miss u your friend security officer marilyn Anderson
Laura Driggers
June 27, 2014
Steve...I am going to miss your daily visits and our friendly conversations. You were a good caring and giving person and you were taken away way too soon. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again....
Cherie Wilson
June 27, 2014
I'm very sorry for the lose of your beloved Steve. I worked with Steve for many years and I will miss him.
Michael Palmieri
June 27, 2014
Steve you will be forever missed by me and here at the Department of Human Services. Your friendly hello and and warm welcome in the mormning made it worth coming to work. You may be gone but will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend and we will meet again in heaven.
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