Paul J. "P.J." Camello
January 9, 1925 — December 12, 2011
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Paul J. "P.J." Camello
Paul was born on January 9, 1925 in Chelsea, the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Christoforo) Camello. Raised and educated in Everett, he graduated from Salem State College and received his Master's degree in education from Boston University.He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during WWII from 1943 until his honorable discharge as Corporal in 1946.Paul, affectionately known by many as "P.J." returned home to meet his future loving wife of 62 years, Michelle M. Trigilio.They married on September 4, 1949 and settled in Saugus to raise their family of two sons and a daughter.A devout Catholic, he was a longtime and faithful parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Saugus.
He was an accomplished high school and college baseball pitcher and continued his love of sports as a Saugus Little League Coach for several years.Blessed artistically, he loved to draw and created the Salem State College Clipper which was used as their logo for many years.During his spare time, P.J. enjoyed reading, and watching movies about World War II.
Paul dedicated his 38-year working career to the Everett school system.He worked as a seventh and eighth grade teacher for 19 years and then served as Principal for Everett Junior High Schools for another 19 years.He retired at the age of 64, and would become a caring grandfather to his three grandchildren.He will be lovingly remembered as a man who was forever loyal to his wife, children and grandchildren.
P.J. was the beloved husband of Michelle M. (Trigilio) Camello with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.Devoted father of Paula L. Prendergast and her husband Brian of Saugus, and the late Joseph P. Camello and Stephen S. Camello.Cherished grandfather of Tiana M. Prendergast, Tyler Paul Camello "P.C." Prendergast, and Christian J. Prendergast, all of Saugus.
Relatives and friends will honor and remember Paul's life by gathering for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, December 16 from 4-8 PM and again on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM before leaving in procession to Blessed Sacrament Church, Summer St., Saugus where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM.Interment with military honors presented by the US Marine Corps in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of P.J. may be made to Children's Hospital, 1 Autumn Street, #731, Boston, MA 02215.
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Past Services
Visitation
Friday, December 16, 2011
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Starts at 10:30 am
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