Paul Einar Scheibelein, Sr.

Paul Einar Scheibelein, Sr., 75, of Colchester, beloved husband of Pamela, passed away at home Saturday (Aug. 5, 2017) surrounded by his loving family.  Born Sept. 11, 1941 in Ozone Park, NY, he was the son of the late Einar and Marie (Lusardi) Scheibelein.  On May 12, 1962, he wed the former Pamela A. Pracht in So. Ozone Park, NY.  Mr. Scheibelein served as an Officer with the Nassau County (Long Island, NY) Police Department for many years.  After retiring to Colchester in 1996, Paul worked as a Security Sergeant for Electric Boat and also managed “Golf Day” in Norwich.  Paul also enjoyed working and playing golf at Chanticlair Golf Course where he was a member of the Men’s League.  He had a passion for all that he did – from being a police officer, to driving his John Deere, or hosting wonderful gatherings at the log home that he built; but his greatest love was for his family, to whom he was ever devoted.  In addition to his loving wife of 55 years, he leaves two sons, Paul of Colchester and Peter and his wife, LeeAnn of Knoxville, TN; six grandchildren, Samantha and Bryan of Colchester, Daniel of Utah, and Jack Abigale and Cole, all of Knoxville; a sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Michael DeMeo of New York; and numerous extended family and friends.  The family will receive guests 5 - 7 PM Wednesday (Aug. 9th) at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester.  The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 11 AM Thursday (Aug. 10th) directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donation in his memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, FL 14, New York, NY 10004 (www.jdrf.org) or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 (www.heart.org)