IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Alexander Delli
Paoli
September 2, 1928 – February 17, 2018
Alexander, "Al" Delli Paoli of Guilford died February 17 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Eva, his children, Alex (Therese) Delli Paoli, Debbie (Alain) St. Thomas, Charlotte (Chris) Mihok, Jacques (Petra) Delli Paoli, his step-son, Greg Maurer, eight grandchildren: Erin (Dan) Ethier, Lara, Katie (Eric) Bubash, Sara, David, Samantha (Jacob) Ware, Kim (Matthew) Roberts, Nik, and nine plus great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Americus and Frances (Peterson) Delli Paoli, his first wife, Elda, his two grandchildren, Joey and Jessica Mihok, his two brothers, Donald and Richard, and his sister, Barbara Swartz and brother-in-law, Richard Swartz, and his sister-in-law, Jane.
Al became a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer after graduating from Webb Institute on Long Island. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. He travelled the world, was an avid sailor, was passionate about woodworking, and enjoyed the theater and opera. He retired from Exxon Corporation after thirty years in ship design. Al received three awards from the Coast Guard for his years of service and worked with the American Bureau of Shipping until his illness.
Al was loved by family and friends. He was a caring and dedicated man who quietly helped many people over the years.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Al's life Friday, February 23, from 10:00-11:30, with a service at 11:30, at Hawley Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 1315 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, New Haven Chapter, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or Webb Institute, Glen Cove, Long Island.
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