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Paul LaSala Obituary

Dr. Paul J. LaSala - CLAXTON - Dr. Paul J. LaSala, 69, passed away surrounded by family on April 15, 2016, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA. The New Jersey native graduated high school in 1965 and attended Belmont Abbey College before enlisting in the U.S. Army Dental Corps and serving one tour of duty in the Vietnam War. Upon his return from service, he graduated with honors from Georgia State College in Atlanta in 1971 and then attended the Medical College of Georgia, where he earned a doctoral degree in dentistry in 1975. Doc (as he was known) opened his dental practice in Claxton, Georgia, in 1975, where he served his community for over 40 years. During this time, he was a member if the Ezel Lodge and the Claxton Rotary Club. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and pursuing body building. In 2007, Dr. LaSala was awarded overall Masters Men National Champion in the over 60 division. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the SeaChurch in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Survivors: his wife of 19 years, Katalin LaSala of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; four sons, Rocky (and wife, Leigh) of Morgantown, WV, Scott (and wife, Zizi) of Mooresvile, NC, Michael (and wife, Kelly) of Claxton and Alex of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; two brothers, Vernon (and wife, Joyce) of Port Orange, FL, and Peter (and wife, Annette) of Penns Grove, NJ; six grandchildren, Dake, Leah, Eva, Simon, Emma and Michael; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation: Friday, April 22, 2016, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home. Funeral: Friday, April 22, 2016, 3:00 p.m., at St. Christopher's Catholic Church. Honorary pallbearers: the loving staff of Paul LaSala General Denistry. Remembrance: Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas, 66675. J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1917 912-739-3338 www.nesmithfuneralhome.com Savannah Morning News April 18, 2016 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Apr. 18, 2016.

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JudyGilbreth

June 27, 2025

It´s been 9 years now and still miss him.

Eva LaSala

January 12, 2020

My Grandfather was the greatest role model and one of the greatest friends I ever had. He would always make me feel better when I was sad... He told me stories that he came up with and I would sit on his lap and laugh. He used to take me fishing too, he taught me to fish. Those are some of my fondest memories of childhood. He was the greatest man to those lucky enough to know him. I have a very clear memory of one time, I was asleep and I didn't get to say goodbye to him. He was already half an hour away, and he turned back around and drove all the way back to say goodbye to me. I'm not looking for sympathy, I just want to keep his memory alive. Four years later, their is still pain. Their is still sadness. I cant help but wonder what life would be like If he was still here. I miss him so much, everyday. But he always loved his Harley, and now he's riding one up in heaven. So if you can somehow read this grandpa, I miss you, and I love you so much. And I promise that I will never forget you. I promise. I will see you again, someday. I love you. - Eva Scott LaSala

Debra Anderson

April 12, 2019

It still seems hard to believe that he is gone. Miss and think of him all the time. He was a kind and wonderful man and I know it has left a void in his family's life.

John La Stella

February 26, 2017

Paul ( Saul ) was a great friend in my life. He was "A Gift from the Gods"

Jack Kasting

April 28, 2016

Deeply saddened for the loss of a truly great man, the father of one of my best friends, Alex. Rest In Peace.

Mary Beth Evans

April 22, 2016

We are still in shock at Paul's passing. Everyone who has signed the book has described the Paul I knew perfectly. He has a wonderful and close family, and I know his passing will not be easy for them. Rest in peace, Paul. You are loved and missed.

Linda Collins

April 21, 2016

He was a great dentist and friend will miss him Claxton will miss him God bless you Paul and rest in peace

Ed Sapp

April 21, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for the family and staff. He was a great dentist and will be missed by all!

Susan LaSala

April 20, 2016

Paul,you will always be in my heart and in memories of our younger days. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about my brother Paul's death. I am here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy, Susan

Debra Anderson

April 20, 2016

So saddened at the loss of this great man who was such a joy to so many. I considered him my friend as well as a fantastic dentist. His presence will be greatly missed.

Dana Brown

April 19, 2016

Prayers for the family in your loss.A good friend and a great denist.He will be surely be missed.

Stella Fields

April 19, 2016

Our family will miss Dr. LaSala so much! He was the most humble and kind man who will be missed by many as this is a tremendous loss for our community! May the family have their precious memories of him to give them strength they need.

Patricia Brookshire

April 19, 2016

Our Sincere Heartfelt Sympathy in the passing of Dr: Paul LaSala.

Alex Morris

April 19, 2016

What an amazing man! I feel honored to have had such a great friendship with Doc. He has made a lasting impression on my life. I'm praying God sends all his loved ones comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Ari and Nick Pallai

April 19, 2016

You will be greatly missed!

Hamilton & Britnee Kinard

April 18, 2016

Thank you for your service to our county, our community, and our families. You will truly be missed, and you were truly loved.

Inga Cashon

April 18, 2016

I will miss you! Thank you for my perfect smile! :) I will be thinking of your family during this time as well.

john cone

April 18, 2016

Cool guy always nice and friendly sorry for your loss.

Shelly Brinkley

April 18, 2016

I can't believe I will never see him smile at me and tell me if everyone had teeth like mine he would be out of business lol :D. It was always a pleasure to see him whether I was in the dentist chair or at the grocery store. You will be greatly missed❤

Leon Aronson

April 18, 2016

So sorry to learn of the loss of Paul.

He was a fine man and outstanding dentist.

John H (Big Al) Rustin Jr

April 18, 2016

R.I.P. MY FRIEND.

Jim and Charlona Stewart

April 18, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Charlona and I knew Paul apart from his dental practice, as a man with a quick smile and hearty laugh. Our prayers go with Katalin, Alex and all of the family.

Louis & Elise Brown

April 18, 2016

We were very sorry to hear of Dr. Lasala's death. He was our dentist for 26 years. I loved him as a brother & a good friend.We will miss him greatly. God bless the family. RIP.

L. Godwin

April 18, 2016

To the family of Dr. Lasala: I'm so sorry for your loss. It is our loss too. He was truly the best dentist I've ever known and his work was completed to perfection. Rocky and Scott, my heart felt prayers to you. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand until you're together again. Prays for your peace.

Kathy Neff

April 18, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy to family and staff. He was the best dentist ever. A fellow New Jeresyian who will be sorely missed.

Patricia

April 18, 2016

I pray for family and his staff. I will miss him. Was the best Dentist. I enjoyed our conversations.

Danny Sikes

April 18, 2016

Rocky and family,

Paul was an amazing person. He was so full of fun and was always happy. Such a gentle human and fun to be around, I'm so sad he's gone.

irvin sapp

April 18, 2016

my deepest sympathy to the family.

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Toole

April 18, 2016

Our Deepest Condolences to Dr. LaSala and his family. May God comfort you during this very sad time.✝

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Toole

April 18, 2016

So very sorry for this horrible loss of Dr. Lasala. He was a very honest, and nice man and Dentist. He will be missed greatly by many people.

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