Paul E. Metcalfe, 73, of Kinnelon, New Jersey, passed away on September 25, 2022.
Paul was born in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Edward and Doris Metcalfe. He grew up in Teaneck, NJ before attending college at Athens College in Athens, AL. After returning to NJ he settled down in Kinnelon, NJ. He began his career as a teacher at West Milford High School and Passaic Valley Regional High School before becoming a Financial Planner with Lincoln National Group for over 45 years.
Paul maintained a very active life filled with service. While attending Athens College he was President of his fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega. He served as a Kinnelon councilman for 10 years. He was also very active in his lake community and served as President of the Fayson Lakes Association, in addition his voice was often heard during the summer at weekly swim meets as he performed the role of announcer. He was an active member of the Montclair Rotary Club for over 35 years and served as President twice. Most currently he served as a commissioner of PRBRSA. He as also an active parishioner of Our Lady of the Magnificat Catholic Church in Kinnelon, NJ.
Paul loved to play golf and could often be found on the golf course as a member of the Upper Montclair Country Club. He also organized "The Metcalfe March Madness" golf outings for the past 25 years for friends and family.
Paul is survived by his devoted wife Ellen of 51 loving years, his two beloved children: Brian Metcalfe and Shannon Green and husband Courtney, a loving sister Valerie Heinrich and husband John. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Viewing hours will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4 to 8 PM, at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ. Mass will be offered on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11 AM at Our Lady of the Magnificat Church in Kinnelon, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Holy Name Hospice Foundation 718 Teaneck Rd., Teaneck, NJ 07666 or online at www.HolyName.org.
The Mass will be live streamed at https://olmchurch.org
Visitation
Thursday, September 29, 2022
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc. 86 Bartholdi AveButler, NJ O7405
Mass
Friday, September 30, 2022
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Magnificat RC Church 2 Miller Rd.Kinnelon, NJ 07405