Paul D. Howryla

January 31, 1956 - October 24, 2011
Paul D. Howryla

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Paul Douglas Howryla, 55, of Wilmington passed away Monday, October 24, 2011.

He was born on January 31, 1956 in Butler, PA, where he grew up and graduated from Butler Senior High School . He was an active Boy Scout and was awarded the honor of being an Eagle Scout. Paul served in the Army National Guard and was retired from General Electric Air Craft Engines.

Remembered is his daughter, Lynette Messick who preceded him in death.
Paul is survived by his wife, Rosemary Howryla; daughter, Marylee Reaume and son-in-law Gabriel Reaume; his parents, Michael and Arlene Howryla of Butler, PA; sister, Joyce Sheakley and husband
Baxter, and brother, Rick Howryla and wife Carol.; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will see friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation Chapel, 1535 S 41st St., Wilmington, NC.
A memorial mass will be 10 am Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Therese Catholic Catholic Church, 207 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, NC.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Cape Fear Community College Marine Science Program 411 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington,NC 28403 791.9099


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  • October 27, 2011
    Herb & Phyllis Chisolm says:
    Dear Rosemary and Family. The lantern was lit again for Paul and this time he decided to cross the bar. I can see him now in his boat at one of our grouper spots. Just thirty miles off the beach smiling holding up a keeper grouper.I was bless to have known Paul and proud to call him "my friend". Fair winds and following seas Paul. I will miss you and our friendship.

  • October 27, 2011
    Jimmy, Teresa and Zack Watters says:
    Rosie and Marylee, We are so sorry to hear about Paul. You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy,Teresa and Zack Watters

  • October 26, 2011
    Kata Gootee says:
    Dear Rosemary and Family, Paul had a heart of gold, truly cared about other people, and touched so many lives. I am very blessed to have known him. I will miss him. Sincerely, Kata

  • October 30, 2011
    Cindy Simpson says:
    Rosie, Even though I have only been able to share from a distance you have always been in my heart and prayers. By our daily e mails and chats on weekends I felt I knew what a wonderful man Paul was and what a good, caring and devoted wife you were. I know he was surrounded by love from you and Marylee. "There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and unspeakable love."Washington Irving Love you my friend, Cindy

  • October 26, 2011
    Lori & Wes DeBruhl says:
    Rosemarry - Words don't express how very sorry I am for you. I pray that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and show you peace. If you need anything, please know that you can count on us. Thinking of you. We love you. Lori & Wes (and bicyle rider himself (Noah) ;)