Paul D. Oesterle, Jr.

Paul D. Oesterle, Jr., age 85, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Paul was born to Celeste and Paul Oesterle on July 18, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1941, the family moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Paul spent his formative years.

He attended St. Vincent Preparatory School in Latrobe, PA. There, he shone both in the classroom and on the field, playing football and earning the title of Most Valuable Player in baseball in his senior year. Paul also sang in the choir and glee club and held the office of class president during his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Thanks to his hard work and academic excellence, he was awarded a full scholarship to St. Vincent College and chose to stay in Latrobe for his college education.

Following graduation Paul enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and served honorably. While working full-time, Paul also pursued his MBA at Duquesne University. He earned his degree in June of 1965.

Paul found his greatest joy when he met Mary Ann Joyce, the love of his life, on a blind date during his senior year of college. They were married in June of 1963. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with three children.

In 1969, Paul was transferred to California as a Product Manager to lead the launch of a new line of terminals for the manufacturing industry. The family enjoyed four memorable years living on the West Coast before Paul was transferred to New Jersey, where they settled in Packanack Lake in Wayne. There Paul worked for one of the first computer companies and led a team that covered the US, Europe and South America. He later joined Union Camp before moving onto Digital Equipment Corporation and then Hewlett Packard where he completed his professional career.

Paul loved his community deeply and gave generously of his time and talents. While living in Packanack Lake, he served on the Board of Governors and the Board of Directors for a total of 15 years. He was the first President of the Parish Council at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Wayne. He served on the Paterson Diocesan School Board and worked in the finance department at DePaul Catholic High School. He coached numerous Packanack sports teams and served on the board of two local banks. Of all his civic contributions, Paul was especially proud of his role as President of the United Givers Plan of Wayne, which—under his leadership since 1999—supports over thirty local charities.

Paul was the beloved husband of Mary Ann for 62 years; loving father of David Oesterle and wife Erin of Pequannock, Caroline Sulc and husband Michael of Wayne, and Mark Oesterle and wife Liz of Washington, D.C.; adoring grandfather of Shannon, Sarah, Ryan, Julia, Mark, and Patrick; dear brother of Father John Oesterle of Pittsburgh, PA, the late Mary Ellen Oesterle, and Carol Dove of Pittsburgh, PA; and a cherished uncle to numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Paul’s life may consider a gift to United Givers Plan (UGP) of Packanack via Venmo: UGP-1959.