Obituary of Paul Develet

Paul Develet of Goshen, NY, formerly of New Hyde Park, NY entered into rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  He was 85.

The son of the late Jean & Amelia Harriot Develet , he was born on June 22, 1939 in Queens, NY.

He is survived by cousins Carol Sgombick, John & Meg Sgombick, Marc Sgombick, Ann-Marie Sgombick as well as further extended family members.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 10:00am – 10:45am at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 11:00am at St. Joseph Church, 20 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.

Burial will be held in Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Warwick Valley Humane Society.

Paul was a kind and gentle soul.  He left us in awe with all of his knowledge.  Playing Scrabble or Trivial Pursuit with him was never easy, but nonetheless fun.  He was the only person we know who did the NY Times crossword puzzle in ink.  Paul was an avid Bridge player and could play it better than anyone else.

Memories of sharing all of our important days and holidays with him will be forever in our hearts.