Paul Edward Krochmal, M.D., passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2015. He was the husband of Joan Krochmal, and resided in Branford for many years. Dr. Krochmal was born in Meriden, Connecticut, on June 25, 1947, to the late Henry and Ilka (Zollschan) Krochmal. He is survived by his lovely wife Joan, his brother Henry and his spouse Margaret of Windsor, CT, his niece Karin and her spouse Richard of New Haven, CT, his nephew Robert and his spouse Donna of Topanga, CA, and his nephew Michael and his spouse Heather of Park City, UT. He is also survived by three step-children: Christopher and his spouse Jennifer of Rye, NY, Anthony and his spouse Amy of Suwanee, GA and Jennifer and her spouse Justin of Guilford, CT. A 1965 graduate of Platt High School in Meriden, he was a proud alumnus and benefactor of Cornell University. He went on to graduate from New York Medical College in 1975. Paul was an emergency room specialist, and worked in NY City, Boston, and several Connecticut hospitals until his retirement. Paul loved and rejoiced in his family and his vast circle of friends. He was loyal and exceptionally generous to each and all of them. He regularly attended Y’s Men of Meriden, and was diligent in maintaining close contact with many of his Meriden friends. Paul enjoyed and was accomplished at photography and digital printing, and regularly showered the subjects of his photography with multiple, large prints. He was known for his gentle eccentricity, and designed and mailed over 400 Valentine’s Day cards annually. To be a friend of Paul’s was to have your life blessed. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the B’Nai Abraham Cemetery, 114 Corrigan Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451. Arrangement are under the direction of the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory may donate to the MidState Medical Center 435 Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451.
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Paul Krochmal
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