Ronald J. Paul Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ronald J. Paul, 73, died at his home in Richmond surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsfield on June 4, 1942 to the late Randolph and Helen Smith-Paul he attended Lenox schools. Ronald enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1964 and was a Vietnam veteran; he was honorably discharged in 1968. Mr. Paul was a master plumber where he owned and operated Ronald J. Paul Plumbing and Heating. He was pleased to have his son Ronald W. Paul join him in the business in 1989, who continues to operate the family business. Ronald was a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Richmond, an active member of the street rod community and enjoyed collecting antique cars for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Lillian A. Thomson-Paul of Richmond, two sons, Richard J. Paul and his wife, Amy of Ware, MA and Ronald W. Paul of Lenox, four grandchildren, Liam, Brody, Taryn, and Tabor, one brother, Lawrence R. "Bing" Paul and Karen of West Haven, CT. Besides his parents, Ronald is predeceased by a son, Randolph C. Paul, who died December 24, 1976 and his nephew, John Paul. FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service for Mr. Ronald J. Paul whom died September 2, 2015, will be private at St. Patrick's Cemetery in West Stockbridge. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires or the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department in care of the Roche Funeral Home, Inc., 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.

Ronald J. Paul

September 2, 1942 - September 2, 2015