Paul Donnelly, Sr

Paul W. Donnelly, Sr., age 85 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Gulfport.

He was born on March 15, 1936, in Worcester, MA to Thomas J. and Rose Mary Sawickas Donnelly. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1953 and was stationed in France. He served one tour in Vietnam from 1966 until 1967, where he was nominated for the Bronze Star. Paul was a 32nd degree Mason of Polar Star Lodge 154.

Paul is survived by his wife, Gloria Brackin Donnelly of Gulfport; his sons, Mark Donnelly (Kay) of Orange, TX and Paul Donnelly, Jr. (Idona) of Vancleave; his grandchildren, Julie Perry (JL), Deidre Stanfield (Bobby), Tara Fox (Nick), Thomas Donnelly, Sarah Donnelly, and Patrick Donnelly; his grandson, Dale Moran; his sister, Rose Marie Stowell of Holden, MA; as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He retired from the Naval Oceanographic office in Bay St. Louis. He and his wife, Gloria were members of Nugent Methodist Church, Gulfport, MS. Paul enjoyed camping with his wife and friends with the Magnolia Ramblers Camping group.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Nugent Methodist Church or the charity of your choice in his honor.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport,with a visitation from 12:00 PM until the service. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport is serving the family. Sign register book, share memories, condolences and photos at www.riemannfamily.com