Paul J. Gareau Jr.

Paul Joseph Gareau, Jr. of Clinton Township, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family at Rose Senior Living on June 22, 2025. Paul was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Paul and Catherine Gareau on October 6, 1938. He graduated from St. Edwards High School in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1956. Following graduation, he became a Pressman for the Wall Street Journal and continued that career through 1995 at various publications throughout Michigan. He served in the Army National Guard (Reserves) of Ohio from 1958 through 1964 as a First Cook. He also worked with his late wife, Carole, as a successful real estate agent. Paul was a dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus for over 66 years. During that time, he served as Grand Knight at St. Matthias Council and was also Sir Knight of Sacred Heart Assembly. For 30 years, he was also an active member of the Lions Club, awarded Man of the Year for 2003-2004, and served as President of the Sterling Heights chapter from 2004 to 2005. Paul was an active volunteer at his church, St. Matthias Catholic Church in Sterling Heights. Highlights of his service included Eucharistic minister, usher, bereavement, fund-raising and hosting social functions. Throughout his life, Paul was immensely curious and loved to talk with people about their experiences. An avid reader of the Wall Street Journal, he followed world and political news as well as stocks and some sports. He had a lot of interests such as cooking, crafting, woodworking, coin collecting, flower arranging, and card playing, along with camping and traveling. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, enjoying good food and ice cream for dessert. He will be dearly missed. Predeceased in 2024 by his beloved wife of 63 years, Carole, Paul is the loving father of Paul III (Jane) Gareau, Mary (Mark) Thut, Renee (Jeff) Williams, Pete (Anne) Gareau, Suzanne (Michael) Bolter, Annette (Steve) Bellante, and Chris Gareau; the adored grandfather of Bryan (Brianna), Kristen (Jeevan), Mitchel (Olivia), Michael, Claire, Anna, Sabrina (Garrett), Elaine, Sam (Hailey), Grace, Rachel, Dominic, Casey, Molly, and Joe; and the dear great-grandfather of Daphne. His siblings include Donna (the late Tom) Gallagher, the late Kay (the late Ben) Wright, the late Patsy (the late Art) Hobson, Michael (Gayle) Gareau, Diane Cammarato, Bill (the late Sherry) Gareau, Danielle (the late Lou) Cifranic, Ed (Marybeth) Gareau, Tim (Patricia) Gareau, Dennis (Debbie) Gareau, Jeannine (Mick) Narowitz, Mark Gareau and Patrick (Maureen) Gareau. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul's family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Lion's Club pass and review service at 5:00 p.m. and a Knights of Colombus rosary service/chalice ceremony at 7:00 p.m. with sharing of memories to follow at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica. A funeral mass will continue on Saturday, June 28, where he will lie In State from 9:30 a.m. until the time of his Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 12311 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights. He will be interred at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Memorials are appreciated to Humane Society of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Road, Utica, Michigan, or to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, MI 48207 or to www.thecapuchins.org. Please share a story of Paul or leave a memory for his family at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

Paul J. Gareau Jr.

October 6, 1938 - June 22, 2025