Paul J. Feeney age 72 of Randolph, formerly of Mattapan and Milton passed away January 6th at the Milton Hospital. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he was raised in Mattapan and Milton. He graduated from Boston College High School, St. Anselm’s College and earned his P.H.D. from Southern Illinois University. Paul played hockey at B.C. High and was an avid Bruins fan. He was a Professor at Southern Illinois University and Northeastern University before retiring. Paul’s singular angel was literature and he was a superb poet; his eye never strayed long from Gatsby’s distant green light. Beloved father of Jillregin Mencis of Haverhill, Nicole Blundell of Duxbury. Brother of Richard M. Feeney of Jamaica Plain and Donald J. Feeney of Worcester. Grandfather of Willow, Phoebe, Bear, Skye, Storm and Pixie Mencis and Hannah, Nathaniel, and Clara Blundell. Relatives and friends invited to attend a funeral service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Thursday morning at 11:00. Visitation prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Fisher House 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury, MA 02132.