Paul L. Verille

Paul Louis Verille, a devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease and COPD. He was 79 years of age. He leaves behind a legacy of strength and unwavering love. Paul was born June 9, 1944 in Rye, NY to Louis and Jean (Manero) Verille. He has a Master’s Degree in criminology from New Haven University, and credits toward a doctorate degree from Fordham University. Paul served honorably in the US Navy. His career in police work ranged over a period of 50 years, during which he was a Major in the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Dept. and the first officer on the Warrant’s Unit, before becoming a State Marshal. Paul had many accolades throughout his long career one of which was cited by the State of Connecticut’s General Assembly as the officer who has made the most arrests in the state without incident. In addition, Paul helped to formulate the Criminal Justice Program at Katherine Gibbs College where he also taught. Paul was an athlete who played semi-professional football, ran long distance and lifted weights to help keep him in shape for his police work. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, a member of the Blue Knights and was known to keep his prized Harley in his kitchen before meeting and marrying his wife. Paul was a devoted fan of the Yankees, Giants, Rangers and Knicks but most importantly of any team his children and grandchildren played on. Paul is survived by his loving and devoted wife Wanda; two daughters Christy of Stamford, CT; Corry of Adrian, MI; a son Eli of Adrian, MI; two granddaughters Ashley of Miami, FL and Madison of Adrian, MI; Sister-in-law Anne Fleming, Stamford, CT; niece Kimberly Balkun (Scott) of Stamford, CT and close cousins John Russo (Claudia) of White Plains, NY and Cathy Verille of Rye, NY. He was predeceased by his parents. Paul will be missed by all who knew him. “For when the cold winds blow, I will close my eyes calmly, knowing I am anchored to you.” Mass will be Monday, July 10th, at 12:00pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church on 1200 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the ASPCA. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family online, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Paul L. Verille

June 9, 1944 - July 4, 2023