In Memory

Paul Felix (1958)

Paul J. Felix 

– February 17, 2022

Paul J. Felix, 81, passed peacefully in his sleep while his family surrounded his bedside and Frank Sinatra’s song, “My Way,” softly played. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 56 years, Georgetta, and their three sons PJ (Angela), Todd (Kristin) and Craig (Vanessa), his sister Yvonne (Fred) Schmidt and his six grandchildren.

Paul was born in the summer of 1940 in Detroit to Augustin and Frances Felix. He enjoyed a happy childhood and never felt the need to rebel. After serving two years in the Army, he returned home and almost immediately met his beloved Georgetta. It authentically was love at first sight. They were married in 1965 – the same year Paul earned his Associate’s Degree in Engineering from Henry Ford Community College.

From humble beginnings, Paul always believed in himself. Some called him lucky, but in Paul’s own words, “It seemed to me, the harder I worked, the luckier I got.” Between his work ethic and magnetic personality, Paul found his stride in sales. He was devoted to creating a good life for his wife and sons.

Paul spent countless hours in pursuit of his passions: hunting, golfing, playing tennis, riding motorcycles, working on his classic cars, and emailing or calling his friends and family. All these things brought him great joy, but nothing more than his long-awaited grandchildren. He mastered the art of comforting a grandbaby until they succumbed to sleep and miraculously kept them asleep for hours. He was renowned for being “the tickle monster” and could never be accused of being boring.

At every stage in life, Paul was the life of the party. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, an unrivaled provider, jokester and devoted friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please consider doing one of these Paul-approved activities: a round of golf with people who make you laugh, washing down a finely grilled steak with a perfect Manhattan, indulging in an obscenely rich chocolate dessert or taking a scenic drive in a fast car. Perhaps better even yet, making a phone call to someone you love.

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03/28/22 07:17 AM #1    

Gary Adams

We graduated together in 1958.  I remember Paul as a partner on our Mackenzie tennis team.

That is over 60 years ago.  Those were good times.


03/28/22 01:31 PM #2    

Gary Kolb

I never knew Paul.  I graduated in 1959.  However, his obituary was so well-written that I felt that I wish I had known him.  It also allows me to reflect on how I lived my life.  Gary Kolb


03/28/22 06:15 PM #3    

Janet M Cable (Lauster)

Although I didn't know Paul, his obituary encouraged me to "make a phone call  to someone I love"...a cousin who recently lost the rest of her vision and enjoys "hearing" from people that she can no longer see.


03/30/22 10:57 AM #4    

Richard Jankowski

I had a chance to talk to Paul last year. I'm glad we had the opportunity to chat about our good times at Mack. He was a good guy and well liked by his classmates. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. 

 

 


03/31/22 01:52 PM #5    

Yvonne Felix (Schmidt)

My brother, Paul Felix, always let me tag along with him and his friends.  Paul taught me how to play tennis, and as a result, I was earned a letter in tennis at Mackenzie.  He became a consumate story teller, as a result of being in the steel selling business.  And due to his extensive travel all over the world, he had so many stories to tell, and he loved telling them.  During his last months of dealing with Pulmonary Fibrosis, we spent many hours talking on the phone and encouraging each other to tell our stories.  He was a top notch communicator!  I'm happy that his obituary has inspired some of you, and I'm sure he'd be happy to know that too!  Thanks for taking the time to respond on his behalf. 

His favorite sister,

Yvonne Felix Schmidt (1961 - Jan.)


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