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Paul Connaghan Obituary

Paul A. Connaghan, 82, of Bridgewater, N.J., formerly Mount Carmel, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, at his home.

Born in Mount Carmel, on Aug. 1, 1941, he was a son of the late Kathryn (Kleman) and Bernard Connaghan.

He graduated from Mount Carmel Area High School in 1959.

Paul was the husband of Sandra M. (Seiler) Connaghan.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Paul served in the Army. He was a member of American Legion Post 12, Somerville, N.J. Paul served as post commander for several years.

He last worked for Shanahan's Stationary and Office Equipment in Somerville, N.J., as an office machine repair technician.

Paul enjoyed shooting pool and traveling throughout Europe with his wife.

He was preceded in death by brother, William; sister, Rita; brother, Jack; sister, Pat.

Surviving are wife, Sandra M. Connaghan, Bridgewater, N.J.; son, Joseph Connaghan, Pottsville; brother, Francis "Frank" Connaghan (Delia "Dee"), Calif.; many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews.

A viewing for family and friends will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the funeral home. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Giuseppe Esposito officiating. Burial will follow services at Citizens Cemetery in Lavelle. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Paul's memory to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home Inc., 901 Centre Street, Ashland, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To extend online condolences, visit www.kullfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by Republican & Herald from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2023.

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Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

December 6, 2023

You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

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