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Paul J. McPeck - Unexpectedly on December 29, 2019.
Paul was born in Poughkeepsie, New York on April 16, 1951 to Donald and Pauline (Guinta) McPeck. Along with his loving wife, Judy McLeavey and his adored sister Donna McPartland Paul leaves his nieces Cathy Alexander and Kelly McPartland, his nephew Paul Salvati, and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews in the Boston area.
Paul attended Poughkeepsie public schools where his talent for the game of baseball developed. During these years, both on and off the field, Paul formed many lifelong friendships.
After two years at Dutchess Community College Paul went on to Erskine College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree while playing varsity baseball.
Following college graduation, Paul entered VISTA, volunteering in South Carolina. It was during his year in VISTA that he met another volunteer, his future wife, Judy. Together, they have spent the past 44 years in the happiest of marriages.
As a couple, Paul and Judy joined the Peace Corps serving on two separate occasions, the first to the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, and the second to Morocco.
For the past 14 years, Paul had been employed as a sales agent at Falmouth Lumber Company on Cape Cod. Prior to moving to the Cape, Paul was a sales agent at Winnipesaukee Lumber in New Hampshire. His positive attitude, his eagerness to tackle any job, and his selfless concern for others, brought great joy to his fellow workers and customers.
In 2015 Paul was inducted into the Dutchess County Baseball Hall of Fame. This recognition brought him much joy primarily because it gave him an opportunity to reconnect with former teammates and old friends. Paul never forgot his roots and his dear Poughkeepsie friends.
Paul's sincere compassion for others, his winning smile and his engaging sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Donations in Paul's memory can be made to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod at
habitatcapecod.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul McPeck
Bill Boyer
January 24, 2025
Paul was a great friend and I always enjoyed watching his pitching on the Hoe Bowl baseball team.
May God Bless Him..
Bill Boyer
January 18, 2024
I always liked to play baseball with Paul.
When we were on the HoeBowl junior league team I was always amazed to watch him pitch.
Edwin Brown
January 17, 2024
Couldn't pick a better guy to spend your preteen and teen years with. Many many crazy times. Think of him often.
Bill Boyer
January 17, 2021
Paul. We always had a gtreat friendship and always had special moments that I will never forget ..I loved watching you carrying your baseball cleats around your neck and also seeing your baseball hat slightly slanted on your head preparing for a game.I still remember you on the pitchers mound with that great windup throwing left handed on the Hoe Bowl team.For some reason I recall that you loved Terry Hanratty a football quarterback and you always liked me to call you that..Paul May God bless you in heaven my friend.Sincerly Bill Boyer
Bill Boyer
July 17, 2020
Im sorry to hear now of Pauls passing,I will always have memories of us as friends and playing baseball together
Paul Breslin
May 1, 2020
Saddened to learn today of Paul's passing. I knew Paul from my frequent interactions with him at Falmouth Lumber. A true gentleman. A wonderful man.
My deepest condolences,
Paul Breslin
Aurora Fernandez
April 13, 2020
My deepest condolences to Judy and the family. I will never forget our experiences we shared as PCV's in Morocco. Sending big hugs from across the miles.
February 2, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Paul, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Vanuatu and Morocco.
Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
Michael Gibbons
January 29, 2020
Paul was not only a special person but unforgettable as well. Everyone that knew Paul loved him. He was that kind of person. My condolences to Judy and the family. Our prayers are with you
Tom Babcock
January 28, 2020
Paul RIP. I went to school with Paul and we had a number of laughs and a great deal of fun. To his wife and his family I am so very sorry for your loss of this special person. No one will forget you Paul RIP.
bob and patty kozak
January 27, 2020
Judy, our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Paul was one of a kind and will be missed by so many. I met and started playing ball with Paul when we were 8 years old - some 60 years we have known each other. We played on the same teams all through little league, High School, College, and the Rookie League. Besides being my teammate all those years he and Judy were friends of ours - we stayed in touch all those years. A fiercer competitor on the field could not be found but off the field, a kind, gentle person and a friend to all he was.
I, and so many more, are in disbelief that he is gone but we must now settle for all the fond memories we have - they somehow, will not be enough. Patty and I are so glad we did stay in touch with Paul and Judy - we could never get enough of that special feeling of being around him. We will miss him so, as will so many others.
Bob and Patty Kozak
Rocky Veronesi
January 26, 2020
Paul was a special person. He was always smiling and and was loved by everyone. Paul and I played on the same high school and college baseball teams. He will be missed but NEVER forgotten. Paul RIP
January 26, 2020
Hi Folks.....
All the McCabe's from PK.....mourn the loss of Paul. Of course , our families go wway back...Being younger and going to school with his sister....I always admired his baseball skills...i think a couple of years..they won the league championship...I'll have to ask John Kelly or Mike McGuire.....I was always kind of GEEKY....but I was a BASEBALL NUT!.....No finer coach in the State...than Don Smith! Oh Folks, I hope this helps....May God Keep you Paul...and on the way to HEAVEN....MAY THE ROAD RISE UP TO MEET YOU !
Dan and Jeff McCabe
PHS 73 and 74
Go Pioneers!
Jerry Joyce
January 26, 2020
My condolences to Donna and the entire family on your loss. RIP Paul.
Robert Byrnes
January 26, 2020
I remember him being a very good south paw pitcher and a caring human being. Sad to see him go.
Edwin Brown
January 25, 2020
Judy my sincere condolences on your loss. I met Paul in the third grade and knew him through high school. As a matter of fact I drove through the Union St. area just the other day and remembered all the crazy things we did in our early teens. A great guy but I always ended up on a different baseball team than Paul, don't know if I ever got a hit off him. RIP Paul, prayers for you Judy.
joe albano
January 25, 2020
Judy my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Paul. We were classemates at PHS and although we didn't remain in touch I have many good memories of Paul. He was a great atthlete and a really funny guy.
Patricia Vecchi
January 25, 2020
Donna & Family, so very sorry for you loss. You are all in my prayers. Patricia (scutt ) Vecchi
Angelo Veronesi
January 25, 2020
Judy and family, Rita and I express our sincere condolences to you all. Paul was a great athlete but a better person. We used to see his parents every Sunday at St. John's church many years ago and they were so proud of his accomplishments in sports and in his endeavors to make the world a better place.
May God bless you all and we will keep you in our prayers.
Rita and Angelo (Butch) Veronesi
John Sottile
January 25, 2020
I remember Paul as a great athlete and friend. He was fleet of foot and could field and hit with the best of them. However his real talent was as a pitcher where he excelled. His uncanny sense of humor was a trait that comes to mind. He had a way to see things that was outside the box, but never hurtful or demeaning. He was wonderful to be around and I'm glad I had the chance to reconnect when he was inducted. RIP my friend.
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