Paul Raymond McCarley Jr.

Paul McCarley Obituary

Obituary

Paul R. McCarley Jr. (67) of Fort Myers, FL, passed away November 18th in the folds of his family.

Paul is survived by his devoted wife Joyce (Fleming) McCarley and his children and their spouses; Daniel and Terry McCarley, Tim and Sharon McCarley, Sal and Kelly (McCarley) Maniscalco, Patrick and Carol McCarley, Andrew and Robin McCarley, Joel and Margaret (McCarley) Martinez, and Brian and Barb McCarley. Paul was Poppa to his 12 grandchildren; Marissa, Sam, Sarah, Carley, Eric, Mara, Connor, Jonah, Delaney, Grace, Ellery, and Thatcher. Also surviving Paul is his sister and brother-in-law Bill and Carol (McCarley) Lee, stepmother Mary McCarley, and stepbrothers and sisters and their spouses; Buell and Janet Prince, Jim and Carol Krieger, Gary and Janet Krieger, William and Brenda Krieger, Mariann and Charles McCallister, and Caroline Kreeger. Paul's close knit family included his in-laws Mary and Mike Kaminski, Charles and Karen Fleming, Jane Hunsucker, Bernard and Barb Fleming, Barb Herrmann and numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 11, 1940 to Paul and Catherine McCarley. Paul has resided for 36 years in Fort Myers, FL. Paul was active with the Knights of Columbus and the Church of the Resurrections Men Club. Following his move to Hidden Harbor after his retirement, Paul formed lasting friendships with his marina mates. You could often find him at the marina telling stories and sharing jokes with his buddies. Paul was a very proud man who had a wonderful full life. He loved his family, worshipped his God, prided himself on being Scotch-Irish and was a faithful fan to Notre Dames Fighting Irish.

A Catholic Mass will be performed at the Church of the Resurrection on Cypress Lake Drive on Monday, November 26 at 11:00. Following the Mass an Irish Wake and Celebration of Life will be held at Hidden Harbor Clubhouse on Winkler Road. All family and friends are invited to celebrate Paul's journey to his new home. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hope Hospice or Father Anglims Academy Dreams are Free.

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Published by The News-Press on Nov. 22, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul McCarley

14 Entries

Becky Cereceda

November 25, 2007

Dear Joyce and family, living in confusion myself, Iknow not how to ease your pain. Its so important to stay together. I'll never forget Paul's above ground pool and how he was always so motivated. I'll pray for each and everone of you, and I will pray very hard.
My love is with you.

Laida Cereceda

November 25, 2007

My Dearest McCarley family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss!I remember Paul when we were all growing up on Hermitage Rd., one particular event comes to mind. We (our parents) decided to build a raft for the downtown river festival. I remember my dad and Paul designing (arguing) and building this thing for weeks. Of course my mom and Joyce topped it off with designing the perfect "chickens of the sea costumes" complete with our mermaid Kelly....The raft sank about fifteen minutes into the race but boy did we have fun.
I would like it very much if I found a family like yours for my children to grow up with and call friends, I treasure the memories I have of ours. There are few things in life we can count on and you all are certainly one of them. In this time of despair I hope your love comforts each other.
Lovingly,
Laida Paul and Gregory Cereceda

Don & Sharon Fisher

November 25, 2007

The world won't be the same without Paul.

Denis Woodka

November 24, 2007

My sympathies to Joyce, whom I've known and loved along with Paul for many, many years. I can't get him out of my mind since I read the notice, and I'll miss him. My prayers are with you both.

John Hoermle

November 23, 2007

To Joyce and family,

We will miss Paul who has been a lifelong friend and classmate. From the days at Corpus Christi and Aquinas to the many visits in Ft. Myers, we cherished his friendship.
The world is definitely a less joyful place without his enthusiasm and zest. He always knew how to make us laugh.
Joyce, we love you and know that God will give you the strenght you need at this time.

Love always,

John and Liz Hoermle

John Jankowski Jr

November 23, 2007

Rest In Peace P.G.K. Paul:Remembering you from the McCarley Texaco:and the Knights in San Carlos my condolences to the family
S.K. John Jankowski Jr Finc.Secretary-Our Lady of Guadelupe #12127

Jo Cereceda

November 23, 2007

To Joyce and all your very Special Family,
Having shared a 30+ year friendship with you all, I realize how big a void Paul’s death will leave with each of you . Words are so inadequate at times like these!
May all your happy memories bring you peace, and may your wonderful family bond bring you strength, and your strong faith bring you comfort.
Please know that each of you are in our hearts and prayers.
Jo, Jose,and all our Family

JENNIFER CALDERON

November 22, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

JENNIFER calderon

November 22, 2007

TO MY FAMILY. THERE IS NO WORDS THAT I OR ANYBODY COULD SAY THAT COULD TAKE THE PAIN THAT WE ALL ARE SHARING. BUT YET WE ALL KNOW HE IS IN A GREAT PLACE. AND NOW I COULD ONLY WISH THAT I COULD OF HAD MORE TIME TO GET TO KNOW HIM BUT WHAT I DO NOW OF MY UNCLE I AM PLEASED TO SAY THAT HE WAS A VERY, VERY,VERY STUBORN MAN......BUT HE WAS ALSO A VERY CAREING AND LOVEING AND VERY PROUD TO BE MR.PAUL R. McCARLEY. JR .AND MY HEART AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU AND GOD BLESS US ALL IN OUR TIME OF MOURNING.. I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND WANT TO WISH YOU A SAFE THANKGIVING.AND TO MY LOVEING UNCLE YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BUT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.AMEN J.M.J. LOVE YOUR NIECE,COUSIN JENNY AND FAIMLY

Terry Norman

November 22, 2007

Great Uncle Paul I remember you very little but what I can remember was you where an out going guy that laughed all the time. I am sad to hear you parted from us so fast. We all love and miss you already.

Elena Hanabarger

November 22, 2007

To all of the McCarleys;

I am so grateful to have a lifetime of memories to choose from that surround our families coming together! Paul was such a wonderful father and friend, and the way you all love each other is an inspiration to others!

I personally will always think of Paul with a pride-filled smile across his face jitter-bugging with all the brides at the many weddings your family has celebrated! No one could tear up the dance floor like Paul.

Our love and prayers are with you now and always-

Elena, Jimmy, and Julian Hanabarger

Lisa marie Gross

November 22, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.I am thankful,I had this last year to get to no and bond with my uncle Paul, I am sure gonna miss him in my life.

Theresa Enhelder

November 22, 2007

uncle paul you were the best uncle anyone could have and you was a very devoted husband to my aunt joyce, a father every child wanted to have and you will be deeply missed by all of us.Love Theresa Enhelder

CAROL LEE

November 22, 2007

PAUL YOU WERE TO BEST BROTHER A SISTER COULD EVER HAVE. I LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. WISH WE COULD HAVE HAD MORE TIME TO SPEND TOGETHER. I WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.
YOUR LOVING SISTER

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