Manchester Obituary: Paul Arel, 78

Paul R. Arel, 78, of Manchester, husband of the late Mary Anna (Machie) Arel passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late George C. and Roseanna (Barselou) Arel. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and had retired from Wire Mold after more than 40 years of service. Paul was a communicant of St. Bridget Church, Manchester.

He is survived by his daughter Theresa Shaw and her husband James of East Hartford; his brother George Arel and his wife Susan of Florida; his sister Marguerite Siderowf of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 27th at 9:15 a.m. from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Church 80 Main St. Manchester followed by burial in St. James Cemetery, Manchester. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday September 26th from 4-7 p.m.

For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.