Berkeley Mourns The Loss Of A Dedicated Volunteer, Haz-Mat And Fire Company Founder
Gregory DePaul dies of pneumonia, a 'huge loss,' police chief said
To call him a volunteer would be an understatement.
Gregory DePaul helped found the Pinewald Pioneer Fire Company and the Berkeley Township Emergency Response Team. He was also a township Deputy Office of Emergency Management Coordinator.
DePaul died this morning of double pneumonia, Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said.
"So sad," Amato said today. "Greg was a great man. His dedicated service to our community will be sorely missed. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the DePaul family. Greg was involved and provided valuable insight during the pre-meetings for Hurricane Sandy."
DePaul was diagnosed with lung cancer several years ago. He went through an arsenal of treatments and was in remission when he was hospitalized recently with double pneumonia, the mayor said.
"It's a huge loss," Police Chief Karin T. DiMichele said. "His death will be felt by many. He built that Haz-Mat team. He traveled all over the state training other teams."
DePaul was chief of the Berkeley Emergency Response Team up until a few weeks ago, when he stepped down due to illness, DiMichele said.
Berkeley Patch will post funeral arrangements as soon as they are available.
Betsy Huhn
8:03 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012
Huge loss for Berkeley township. One of the nice guys. Candy, Sherry, Greg, and the entire family are in my prayers!!! <3
karma
8:16 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012
You will always be remembered.. You were my grandfathers best friend i hope you are with him now. Bayville lost 2 of the greatest people they have had work/ volunteer in the past year... Miss you and will always remember the friendship you have had with my family rest in peace
Rosalee Di Pietro
9:24 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012
Brings tears to my eyes to hear of the loss of Greg DePaul. We knew him for years
as a friend. Whenever I called the Berkeley Township Sewerage Authority, he responded to my call immediately. Very dependable & courageous man.
Rest in peace Greg, and may God bless Candy, and children.
stanley zalewski
10:35 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012
god bless you i will miss a good friend
Only I Know
12:51 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Thought and prayers to the entire DePaul family.
Gail Fisher
3:24 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Greg and Candy are such good people, our Prayer's go out to Candy and the children which take after their parent's!!!!
Annemarie Werthmann
7:52 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
What a sad loss for everyone who knew Greg. There will be a big hole in the hearts of many. My condolences to his family.
Helen Janz
8:21 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
I am saddened by this new. I want to send my prayers to Candy,Sherry & family...He will be greatly missed...Such a nice family!!!~
Rosemarie Keslink
8:37 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
We are so sorry about Greg, we will think about the whole family. Candy, Sherry and Greg Jr. Ken & Rosie Keslink
Deborah Mattei
10:07 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
GREG WAS MY HERO, I ALWAYS TOLD HIM THAT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. SIMPLY PUT, I WILL MISS HIM. MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO CANDY, CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN AND CHILDREN IN LAW, WHO GREG LOVED ALL .
DEBBIE MATTEI
Mary Ricciuti
11:29 am on Monday, December 3, 2012
Rest peacefully, Greg! Prayers are going out to Candy and the family for strength and comfort in your sorrow!
R. Ray
2:29 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
My sincere regrets & prayers to the family. May God be with all of you in this time of need.
Berkeley Councilman Bob Ray
Lillian Lewis
3:02 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
As Greg was a very well respected man in this town and a man to look up to he will be missed by many. Greg was the type of man to always do the right thing and never think twice about it. He was a very caring and a very giving man to many of his time and his many talents. Friends & family Greg was always there. A dedicated volunteer and a Loving Husband, Dad & Grandpa. You will be missed but never forgotten Greg Rest In Peace. Prayers to Candy, Sherry & Greg Jr.