Obituary for Paul McKay
Paul Harold McKay died April 10, 2022 in Simsbury in the presence of his family. He was 88 years old. Born in West Hartford, CT he was the son of Harold and Prudence (Vergote) McKay. He was predeceased by his sister Shirley Taubeneck of Tucson, AZ.
He is survived by his wife Linda (L’Heureux) McKay, they were married for 59 years. He is also survived by his three sons, Tim McKay of West Hartford, CT, Peter and his wife Vicki McKay of Ridgeland, MS and John McKay of New Britain, CT. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who he adored.
A graduate of Loomis Chaffee and Brown University, Paul was involved in investment banking for over 40 years, moving from Greenwich to Hartford and surviving many bank mergers along the way.
An avid reader and historian, and a huge baseball fan of the Dodgers, New York Giants football team and especially UConn basketball. He loved gardening, classical music, bridge, tennis and spending as much time as he could with his family. Paul was involved in town organizations including President of the ABC House and served as treasurer of the Simsbury Rotary. He was also the Powder Forest Homes first treasurer in helping this fledgling community in Simsbury get started.
He was always generous and kind, eager to be there for family, friends and neighbors whenever they needed help. Everyone who knew him always said how kind and helpful he was to them, not just a banker doing his job - but a friend.
Wherever you are dad, we hope the Dodgers are on the TV and there is a cold beer in your hand. Amen!
The family will have a private service which will be held at a later date.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Masonicare staff for their wonderful services during hospice.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Chrysalis Center Inc., 255 Homestead Ave. Hartford CT 06112 or Saint Mary Home, 2021 Albany Avenue, West Hartford CT 06117-2789.
The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Paul’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.
He is survived by his wife Linda (L’Heureux) McKay, they were married for 59 years. He is also survived by his three sons, Tim McKay of West Hartford, CT, Peter and his wife Vicki McKay of Ridgeland, MS and John McKay of New Britain, CT. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who he adored.
A graduate of Loomis Chaffee and Brown University, Paul was involved in investment banking for over 40 years, moving from Greenwich to Hartford and surviving many bank mergers along the way.
An avid reader and historian, and a huge baseball fan of the Dodgers, New York Giants football team and especially UConn basketball. He loved gardening, classical music, bridge, tennis and spending as much time as he could with his family. Paul was involved in town organizations including President of the ABC House and served as treasurer of the Simsbury Rotary. He was also the Powder Forest Homes first treasurer in helping this fledgling community in Simsbury get started.
He was always generous and kind, eager to be there for family, friends and neighbors whenever they needed help. Everyone who knew him always said how kind and helpful he was to them, not just a banker doing his job - but a friend.
Wherever you are dad, we hope the Dodgers are on the TV and there is a cold beer in your hand. Amen!
The family will have a private service which will be held at a later date.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the Masonicare staff for their wonderful services during hospice.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Chrysalis Center Inc., 255 Homestead Ave. Hartford CT 06112 or Saint Mary Home, 2021 Albany Avenue, West Hartford CT 06117-2789.
The Vincent Funeral Home of Simsbury is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Paul’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com