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A memorial service is being held on July 11 at 11am at Preakness Baptist Church. Preakness Baptist Church, 1441 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470.
All are welcome.
Paul Komarnicki, age 82, of Wayne, passed away peacefully while in prayer…on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Paul was born, raised, and lived in Chester, PA before moving with his wife, Kim, to Wayne 54 years ago.
Paul was a teacher for the Wayne Board of Education and taught at Schuyler-Colfax Jr. High School for 25 years until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Pines Lake Seniors and an active member of the Preakness Baptist Church in Wayne.
Paul's teaching career started in Harlem, working with students to receive their GED. Always one for a challenge, this helped shape his 25 year education career at Schuyler Colfax Jr. High in Wayne, NJ. Many of his fellow teachers became friends for life. He felt responsible for every student he taught. While he never let this affect his wife and three children, his family became much larger. He had a way of looking each student in the eye, letting them know they were important and that he was there for them. This, essentially defined his life.
While his accomplishments are many, most are understated.
An all star basketball player in high school and college, who continued to play in leagues in his 40's. He loved skiing, teaching his family on many a toe freezing nights at Campgaw Mt. in NJ. He ultimately graduated to enjoy skiing with his family in Utah. While he visited every ski area around Salt Lake City, his favorites were Alta, Park City and Deer Valley.
While skiing was his winter pleasure, his springs, summers and autumns were consumed with golf. It wasn't unusual for him and his golfing cronies to play 18 holes in the morning and decide to go back out for another 9 or 18 after lunch. His favorite golfing partner was his wife, Kim, who he taught when they retired. When he wasn't on the golf course you could find him at the beach. He never missed an opportunity to swim in the ocean...even when the water was too cold for the sandpipers to get their feet wet. When he sat in a chair with his sunglasses on, it was easy to imagine him being chased by the paparazzi on the French Riviera.
He explored the U.S. with his family, one summer driving and camping across the country. After retiring, he visited Europe and enjoyed cruises with friends. The laughs were many. The experiences unforgettable. The friendships, for a lifetime.
A scholar, he was knowledgeable on many topics. He taught math and science in school. He achieved his master’s degree and was well on his way to his doctorate. He was extremely well read, able to discuss any topic presented to him. His favorite book was the Bible, which he read every morning with a passion. He modeled his life after the Lord, using his word to help guide his path and others. While not knowing it, he became a mentor for many people.
Paul had the unique ability to light up whenever someone entered the room, making that person feel like the most important person in the world. Because, to Paul, they were. He recognized the innate beauty in every soul, and brought out the light within.
The most important thing was his family. His brothers and sisters. His wife, three children and four grandchildren. His nieces and nephews. His family extended well beyond this. So many considered him family, as he did them. A father figure that made everyone he met feel comfortable. His hugs were memorable and can still be felt.
Paul, Dad, Poppy will be missed, but never forgotten.
Paul is survived by his Wife Kim (nee Manship), 2 sons; George and his wife Janet of Millis, MA, and Joe of Salt Lake City, UT, 1 daughter; Karen and her husband Stan of Salt Lake City, UT, and 4 grandchildren; Kyle, Casey, Micah, and Hope.
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A memorial service is being held on July 11 at 11am at Preakness Baptist Church. Preakness Baptist Church, 1441 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470.
All are welcome.
Services
A memorial service is being held on July 11 at 11am at Preakness Baptist Church. Preakness Baptist Church, 1441 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470.
All are welcome.
Paul Komarnicki, age 82, of Wayne, passed away peacefully while in prayer…on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Paul was born, raised, and lived in Chester, PA before moving with his wife, Kim, to Wayne 54 years ago.
Paul was a teacher for the Wayne Board of Education and taught at Schuyler-Colfax Jr. High School for 25 years until his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Pines Lake Seniors and an active member of the Preakness Baptist Church in Wayne.
Paul's teaching career started in Harlem, working with students to receive their GED. Always one for a challenge, this helped shape his 25 year education career at Schuyler Colfax Jr. High in Wayne, NJ. Many of his fellow teachers became friends for life. He felt responsible for every student he taught. While he never let this affect his wife and three children, his family became much larger. He had a way of looking each student in the eye, letting them know they were important and that he was there for them. This, essentially defined his life.
While his accomplishments are many, most are understated.
An all star basketball player in high school and college, who continued to play in leagues in his 40's. He loved skiing, teaching his family on many a toe freezing nights at Campgaw Mt. in NJ. He ultimately graduated to enjoy skiing with his family in Utah. While he visited every ski area around Salt Lake City, his favorites were Alta, Park City and Deer Valley.
While skiing was his winter pleasure, his springs, summers and autumns were consumed with golf. It wasn't unusual for him and his golfing cronies to play 18 holes in the morning and decide to go back out for another 9 or 18 after lunch. His favorite golfing partner was his wife, Kim, who he taught when they retired. When he wasn't on the golf course you could find him at the beach. He never missed an opportunity to swim in the ocean...even when the water was too cold for the sandpipers to get their feet wet. When he sat in a chair with his sunglasses on, it was easy to imagine him being chased by the paparazzi on the French Riviera.
He explored the U.S. with his family, one summer driving and camping across the country. After retiring, he visited Europe and enjoyed cruises with friends. The laughs were many. The experiences unforgettable. The friendships, for a lifetime.
A scholar, he was knowledgeable on many topics. He taught math and science in school. He achieved his master’s degree and was well on his way to his doctorate. He was extremely well read, able to discuss any topic presented to him. His favorite book was the Bible, which he read every morning with a passion. He modeled his life after the Lord, using his word to help guide his path and others. While not knowing it, he became a mentor for many people.
Paul had the unique ability to light up whenever someone entered the room, making that person feel like the most important person in the world. Because, to Paul, they were. He recognized the innate beauty in every soul, and brought out the light within.
The most important thing was his family. His brothers and sisters. His wife, three children and four grandchildren. His nieces and nephews. His family extended well beyond this. So many considered him family, as he did them. A father figure that made everyone he met feel comfortable. His hugs were memorable and can still be felt.
Paul, Dad, Poppy will be missed, but never forgotten.
Paul is survived by his Wife Kim (nee Manship), 2 sons; George and his wife Janet of Millis, MA, and Joe of Salt Lake City, UT, 1 daughter; Karen and her husband Stan of Salt Lake City, UT, and 4 grandchildren; Kyle, Casey, Micah, and Hope.
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