O’NEIL, Paul M. of Blackstone, formerly of Norwood died at his home on Thursday morning, April 25, 2024 at 84 years old.
The son of the late James E and Marion (Leahy) O’Neil, he was born, raised and educated in Norwood, graduating from Norwood High School. He then attended and graduated from the Bryant and Stratton School in Boston.
Beloved husband of Priscilla A (Page) O’Neil and loving father of Susan O’Neil Scotti and her husband Christopher of Mansfield, Melissa O’Neil Marcotte and her husband Alan of Litchfield, NH, Michael O’Neil and his partner Ashley of North Smithfield, RI and Matthew O’Neil and his fiancé Jessica of Blackstone.
He was the brother of Robert O’Neil and his wife Dale of Dunstable and brother-in-law of Grant Willson of Anacortes, WA. He was predeceased by his sister Ann O’Neil Willson.
Paul is also survived by his six cherished grandchildren – Ava and Emma Scotti, Noah, Brady, Jackson and Carter Marcotte.
An employee of the Raytheon Company for 38 years, he had worked with their Missile Systems Division.
Paul was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed watching Boston sports, his Lionel trains, Cape Cod, particularly Falmouth Heights, his sailboat “Serenity” picnics along the Cape Cod Canal and sailing trips to the Caribbean with his friends. He enjoyed working in his garden and looked forward to and enjoyed time spent with family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at Noon at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood. Visiting hours will be prior to services from 10AM-12PM. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Norwood.
Donations in Paul memory may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at wwwt2t.org.