Paul Thomas Booty

Paul Thomas Booty obituary, Naperville, IL

Paul Thomas Booty

Paul Booty Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Jan. 29, 2026.
Paul Thomas Booty, age 58, of Naperville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1967, in Blue Island, Illinois.
Paul is survived by his loving mother, Nancy Booty; his dear sisters, Elizabeth (Peter) Grinevics, Barbara (Larry) Lynch, Patricia (Greg) Huebner, Janice Johansson, and Natalie (John) Quinn; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Jason (Kristen) Vinopal, Zachary Huebner, Danielle (Evan) Emil, Conner Quinn, and Jessica (Domingo) Diaz.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Haines Booty, and his brother, Roger "Chip" Booty.
Paul was a graduate of Westmont High School and enjoyed semi-independent living at Little Friends in Naperville, where he made his home for 35 years. He was a huge fan of the Chicago Bears and had a deep interest in Native American culture. Paul loved music and dancing and was always the life of the party, bringing joy, laughter, and energy wherever he went.
For those who wish to honor Paul's life and memory, memorial donations may be made to Little Friends, 27555 Diehl Road, Warrenville, IL 60555.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2:00-5:00 PM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, and Monday, February 2, 10:00-11:00 AM. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
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