PAUL VINCENT McENTYRE	11/02/1940 - 02/24/2015
266 Boyd Avenue                Jersey City, N. J. Crusaders 4; German Club 4; Camera Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4;   Poster Club 2.   Click to see a note from Paul's daughter Kate	Paul McEntyre, of Brick, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, surrounded by his loved ones at Compassionate Care Hospice Center, Dover, NJ (Morris). Paul was born in Jersey City, NJ, to Florence (nee Hough) and William McEntyre, and grew up on Boyd Avenue. He attended grammar school at Our Lady of Victories (OLV), and high school at St. Peter's Preparatory School. He is a graduate of St. Peter's College, where he began his writing career as an editor of the college newspaper. A winner of a Dow Jones fellowship, he also worked as a Summer intern at the Jersey Journal, Jersey City, while in college. Years later he taught a Freshman writing course at his Alma Mater. Paul also served his country in the United States Army. Following basic training at Fort Dix, NJ, he was assigned to the 322nd Ordnance Company, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. In the 1950's the McEntyre family summered in the Indian Lake section of Denville, NJ, where they later settled, and where Paul first met Joan E. Schomer, who later became his wife in the Summer of '63. During the 1960's he worked as a journalist at many daily newspapers including the Morristown (Daily) Record and The Newark Evening News, he later worked for Boys Club of America in Manhattan as a Public Relations director. Some years later after a long partnership in a New York­based advertising agency Paul formed McEntyre Associates eventually moving the firm to Morris Plains, NJ. Paul was a longtime member of both the New Jersey Business & Industry Association, and the Garden State Journalist's Association where he was honored with an award for his article on the 9/11 tragedy; he also stayed active in other civic endeavors such as 200 Club, Boy Scouts of America, and the YMCA, to name just some. A longtime Denville resident, Paul later relocated to Rockaway Borough, where he lived for many years and served on the Township Council and as Fire Commissioner. In 2007 he headed south to Brick, NJ, to enjoy the Jersey Shore and be near his family. Paul McEntyre, was predeceased by the love of his life Joan, in 1971, he was also predeceased by parents Florence & William McEntyre. He is survived by his daughter Kate McEntyre Orf (Kevin) of Escondido, CA; his granddaughter Rachel Joan Orf, also of Escondido, CA; his son Tim McEntyre (Wendy) of Brick, NJ; and his loving sister Claire McEntyre (Wayne) of Rockaway, NJ. As all who knew him will agree, he was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his extended family and countless friends. Viewing hours will be on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 4:00 ­ 8:00pm at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Rd. Brick, NJ 08723. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00am at Church of the Visitation, Brick. Cremation will be private. Any donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choice. Tim McEntyre

From Jack

It is with great sadness that I report the death of a good friend and classmate, Paul McEntyre. Paul and I met in the fourth grade in OLV Jersey City and we proceeded to graduate together from there, The Prep and St. Peter's College.

From Mike Joyce

PEACE! Paul, God bless him. I will offer Mass for him. May the Lord bring comfort and consolation to his family. Justice,  Peace, and Joy.    Fr Mike

From Cos

I spent a good many hours with Paul in a German class at St Peter's College. And later, when I was out of work, Paul helped me get a job. Always a nice guy.

From Vince

Mac, as he signed his name in my yearbook, was a solid guy, with a great sense of humor, and a good word for everyone. We will miss him, as we miss all our classmates who have left us. Our condolences go out to his family.

From Gerry Drummond

Paul, So you've gone ahead of us. I don't remember you, though your name keeps ringing in my head like I do know you. My search in our '58 year book gave me no clues except to realize that we class of '58 were quite a crew--and still are. Paul, stay with us as we wrestle our way through the unknown and the lost memories that put us here and still draw us together.

From Ralph DeSevo

One of the really good guys. He will be missed.

From Norm Sippel

Godspeed, Mac.  My sympathy and prayers for his family

From Bill Wittman

I remember Paul with good memories of the way the Jesuits formed us‎. I'm will pray for Paul and his family.

From Dick McConville

Paul and I shared experiences at Our Lady of Victories Grammar School, The Prep and St. Peter's College. The smile on his face comes immediately to mind when I hear his name. When we sat in alphabetical order (McConville - McEntyre), he was immediately behind me - poor fellow. Our prayers go with him and his family.

From Dave

It is particularly difficult getting the news of the passing of a childhood playmate and old friend with whom you’ve shared many years going back to the earliest of school grades. Paul and I go back “that far”.

After college, we had the opportunity to professionally work together with me being the object of his considerable public relations talents. We accomplished much and had a lot of fun doing it.

Then life got busy for both of us and the occasions of reconnecting diminished to the point, in recent years, that I sadly, repeatedly missed the spirit urgings to “pick up the phone and call Mac …Just to say ‘Hello’ “.

I’ll miss his laughter … I’ll miss our shared recollections of childhood adventures and misadventures … I’ll miss his mocking “crtiques” of my radio interview “performances”.

I’ll miss You, Paul!     Rest In Peace… My Dear Old Friend, …