Paul J. McCabe

An area resident since 1951, he was born Dec. 22, 1926, in Ashford, N.Y., a son of the late Oscar H. and Rose L. Fuller McCabe, Sr.

Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving from March 13, 1945, to Oct. 19, 1946, during World War II. During his tour of duty he received the Army of Occupation Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.

Before his retirement in 1993, he was employed by Jamestown Metal Products for 26 years. He also worked for the former National Worsted Mills from 1951-68.

Paul was always very active in community events as a member of the Falconer Senior Citizens, Jamestown Senior Citizens, Jamestown Area Singles Association and the Jamestown Supper Traveler’s. He was a member of the Herman Kent Post 777 American Legion, Celoron, N.Y. and the Pine Valley Post 2522 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cherry Creek, N.Y. He was also active in the Chautauqua Squares Dance group and was a volunteer for the Chautauqua County Humane Society.

Paul J. McCabe

Surviving are two daughters: Dianne J. (Robert) Minekime of Dewittville, N.Y. and Paula N. (Jimmie) Parson of Celoron, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Nadine (Dan) Kramell of Wyoming, N.Y., Vicky Rolfe of Westfield, N.Y., Brian Minekime of Dewittville, Terry (Amy) Parson of Randolph, N.Y. and Lacey Range of Panama, N.Y.; 11 great-grandchildren, a sister, Violet Buffum of Springville, N.Y.; and a brother, Oscar H. McCabe, Jr. of North Carolina.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Joyce N. Hilliman McCabe, whom he married June 27, 1947, and who died Jan, 24, 1990; three brothers: Clarence O., Roy H. and Lyle E. McCabe; three sisters: Esther R. Purdy, Ethel M. Gradler and Mona M. Bowen; and his close friend, Betty Barber.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy E. Ferguson, pastor of the Busti Church of God will officiate. Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. Sunday and for one hour prior to the service on Monday in the Lind Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road. Jamestown, NY 14701.

You may leave words of condolence to Paul’s family at www.lindfuneralhome.com.