Paul Dean Hafey

Paul Dean Hafey a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2 at the age of 91 after a brief illness. Paul was born September 4th 1933 in Columbus, Ohio.

Paul was deeply loved by family, friends and neighbors and his passing will leave a void in all of our lives.

Paul was predeceased by his wife Bonnie Hafey. He was also predeceased by his parents Ray and Marguerite Hafey, sons Wayne and Brad, daughter in law Donna Hafey, sister-in-law Sharan Haworth and brother-in-law Herb Chittum.

Paul is survived by his sons Dean Hafey (Kelly Dodd), Randy Hafey, Ron Hafey (Kathy), daughter-in-law Patricia Maccariella-Hafey, sister Janice Rowe, brother-in-law Dean Haworth. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, several great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Paul met the love of his life and wife of 62 years, Bonnie, at Midwest Machine in 1952. He then went on to have a long career at North American Aviation before landing his dream job at Pennsylvania Truck Lines as a driver.

His children have fond memories of boating at Buckeye Lake and on the Muskingum River every summer. Paul and Bonnie were longtime members of the PASAPO boat club. After living in Columbus most of their lives, they built their retirement home on the Muskingum River and lived there for over 20 years.

After Bonnie passed, Paul relocated to Grove City and was blessed with wonderful neighbors who looked after him like their own. We are forever grateful for their friendship.

Funeral services to celebrate Paul's life will be held on July 8th at Newcomer Funeral Home located at 3393 Broadway in Grove City. Calling hours begin at 9am and the service will follow at 10 am. Interment immediately follows the service at Sunset Cemetery.

A luncheon reception will be held at 12:00pm at The Pinnacle Community Center located at 1710 Harbour Mist Drive, Grove City.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Ohio.