Nicholas Paul

Nicholas Paul passed away peacefully May 21, at the age of 102. Nick was born in Philadelphia, and grew up in Bristol,Pennsylvania. He raised his family in Burlington, New Jersey, worked as a machinist for Westinghouse and retired in 1983. Years later he moved to Bluffton, South Carolina where he met his dearest companion, Agnes Ruegamer while volunteering at Osprey Village Thrift Store. Affectionately known by his coworkers and volunteers as "Mr. Fix-it" his passion was repairing, repurposing, and reselling items that had been donated. Never one to sit, he loved gardening, wood working, and carpentry. Nick's mantra in life was, 'make hay when the sun shines.' A devoted father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Nick was always there to lend a hand when help was needed. Husband of the late Helen L. Paul, he is survived by three children, Gary N. Paul, of Burlington, NJ, Frances C. Wilson, of Toms River, NJ,and Roseann Zimmer of Bluffton, SC. Nick had four grandchildren, Kimberly A. Rosenblatt, Danny N. Paul, Drew M. Zimmer, Nikki D. Nelson, and four great-grandchildren, Keneth E. Rosenblatt, Danny N. Paul,Jr, LeAnna M. Paul,and Everly M. Nelson and many nieces and nephews. The family of Nick invites you to visit and share memories with them from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton with a Celebration of Life beginning at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Association of the LowCountry at https://halsc.org/donate-now/