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Paul Lacey Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Paul D. Lacey, 85, of Poughkeepsie died peacefully on October 19, 2014. His children were by his side.
Paul was born on September 4, 1929 to the late Dennis and Elizabeth Lacey in Sherwood, New York. He graduated from Ithaca College and received a masters at New York University. Paul served in the United States Marine Corps for 2 years. He worked as a guidance counselor at Arlington High School for many years until retirement. Paul was a member of St Martin de Porres Church and was a Eucharistic Minister.
Paul was a true family man. In 1958, he married Deanna Fitzgerald Lacey who passed away in 1992. Together they raised five children: Elizabeth (Lindsay), Dennis (Dipti), Charles (Yuka), Matthew (predeceased in 2004) and Michael (Catherine, predeceased in 2009). One of his greatest joys was time spent with his eight grandchildren: Alexander, Gillian, Emmett, Brogan, Fiona, Sumita, Garrett and Deanna.
Paul was predeceased by brothers James (Marge) and Howard (Betty) Lacey, sisters Lolita (Jack) Hagin, Alma (Carl) Bailey and brother-in-law, Charles Fitzgerald. He is survived by in-laws, Lawrence, Francis and Rose Fitzgerald. In addition, Paul is survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, many of whom reside in the Finger Lakes area.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 4 to 7 at the Parmele Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave, Poughkeepsie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10am in St. Martin de Porres Church, 118 Cedar Valley Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY. Burial will follow on Friday in the family plot at St Bernards Cemetery, Scipio Center, NY. Memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Tinkelman
October 22, 2014
Mr. Lacey was always a kind and supportive fellow. I recall all the way back before guidance counselor days-- when he taught phys. ed. Never a dull moment in that class. It appears here that he was also a great father and husband. That comes as no surprise to a student of his from the mid 1950s. Please accept my sympathies.
October 22, 2014
Condolences from Margaret & Fay Reed in Columbia County.
Paul was a member of my fraternity, Delta Kappa, at Ithaca College. Remembering many enjoyable alumia college reunions with Paul.
Wendy Hsiao Capen
October 21, 2014
Dearest Liz, Charlie, Denny, Mike & families - I'm deeply saddened for the loss of your dad. I have such fond memories hanging out at your house. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. With deepest sympanthy...
BILL MCDONALD
October 21, 2014
Paul took over FOR ME teaching my sister and Sr. Ann Sacak to drive when they were at Lourdres.AND WITH RIG MANY GOOD TIMES AT THE BRAHAUS AND KELLEY AND SPINELLIS
Josephine Valente
October 21, 2014
My sincere condolences on the loss of Mr. Lacey. He was my first Guidance Counselor at Arlington High and he was so kind and helpful and made me feel so welcomed (as a new student to the school and the area). He was tough and gentle at the same time. I always will remember him. May he rest in peace.
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