Paul F. Puchalsky, 84

DOVER - Paul F. Puchalsky Sr., of Dover, died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 84.

Mr. Puchalsky was born July 5, 1923, in New York, N.Y., to the late Andrew Puchalsky and Anna Puchalsky.

Mr. Puchalsky served in the 43rd Bombardment Group, Heavy, Fifth Air Force, Army of the U.S.

After the service he worked for Western Electric in the machine shop in Kearney, N.J.

After moving to Delaware he went to work at the family-owned Willow Grove Package Store as a store manager for 35 years.

Mr. Puchalsky was a past Exalted Ruler in the Elks Lodge 1903.

He was a life member of the Camden-Wyoming Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3238, a charter member of the Camden-Wyoming Moose Lodge 203, and the American Legion Walter L. Fox Post 2 in Dover.

He enjoyed football and being with his friends and family.

Mr. Puchalsky was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Puchalsky; his son, Paul F. Puchalsky Jr.; and his brother, William Puchalsky.

He is survived by his grandson, Justin Puchalsky of Dover; two nephews, Wallace Collins of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Barry Collins of Dover; two nieces, Arlene Gordon and Debbie Osika, both of Dover; his good friend, Jean Miclette of Magnolia; and 15 great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720; or to the Elks National Home, 931 Ashland Ave., Bedford, VA 24523.

Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed, at www.torbertfuneral.com.