Paul T. Roussey

1939 - 2022

Paul T. Roussey of East Coventry passed away at home on March 17, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. He was 83. Paul was born in Coatesville, PA on January 12, 1939. He grew up in Spring City and after graduating from Spring Ford High School, Class of 1956, he promptly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. In 1957 he married the love of his life, Mary A. (Polly) Page. After the conclusion of his service with the Marines, they returned to the area and joined as members of Brownback’s United Church of Christ. During the next 36 years, Paul worked as a power plant operator with PECO until his retirement. He enjoyed his time with the Springford Lodge #553 where he was a member and former Master and as a Life Member at Liberty Fire Co of Spring City. Some of Paul’s favorite hobbies were playing the banjo in the Bucktown Banjo Brigade, hunting, fishing and he especially loved his garden. Paul is survived by his wife of 65 wonderful years, Mary A. (Polly) Roussey, Elizabeth (Tom) Bullock of Boyertown, Katherine (Joe) Laird of Gilbertsville, John Roussey of Mahonoy City, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin H. Roussey and Minnie L. Diem Roussey Hallman. Visitation begins at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, March 23rd at Brownback’s United Church of Christ located at 640 Ridge Road in Spring City followed by a traditional funeral and 11:00 AM Masonic Service. Interment to immediately follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Salvation Army of Pottstown which is located at 137 King Street Pottstown PA 19464. Online condolences can be made at www.sgsfuneralhome.com. All arrangements are being handled by Shalkop, Grace & Strunk Funeral Home, Inc Spring City, PA.