Paul Folsom Troy

Paul Folsom Troy 02/26/1916 ~ 02/22/2010 OCEANSIDE -- Paul Troy grew up in the Borough of Emsworth located a few miles up the Ohio River from Pittsburgh. He graduated from high school there where he excelled in math and baseball. The son of a draftsman at the American Bridge Company, Paul was employed at the American Steel Company when it was washed down the river in the St. Patrick's Day Flood of 1936. At loose ends, Paul and his best friend went on a road trip that ended in Los Angeles where he remained. Gifted with a beautiful tenor voice, he obtained employment as a paid soloist in area churches along with other odd jobs. Inner ear damage resulting from a childhood infection prevented his induction into the armed services. However, Paul was able to contribute to the war effort through his work with Lockheed which included the crossing in a troop ship to Ireland where he continued to build planes. After the war he met and married organist and choir director, Irene DeView. While holding down various jobs, he graduated from UCLA and also attended Pepperdine on a singing scholarship. In 1952, Paul, Irene, and their two children moved to Oceanside where Paul took a teaching position at OHS. He became head of the Math Department and taught there for 31 years. Paul and Irene were a steady presence at the United Methodist Church in Oceanside where Irene directed the choir while Paul anchored the tenor section. After their retirements, Paul and Irene could be found most mornings at the Beach Break Cafe where they enjoyed the well wishes of friends and former students. Twenty-two days after Irene passed, she and Paul were reunited. He leaves his daughter, Alice; son, John; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is deeply missed. Memorial service to be held Saturday, April 24, at 1:30 p.m. at North Coast United Methodist Church, 1501 Kelly Street, Oceanside Calif. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com