Paul E. Hagen, age 80, of Brockton, died September 1, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. Paul was the loving husband for 56 years of Florence Anne (Chisholm) Hagen. Born in Norwood, he was a son of the late Laura E. (Farrell) Hagen. He was raised in Canton, and was a graduate of Canton High School. For 41 years Paul worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Security Officer, retiring in 2012. He was dedicated to his church and God and was a longtime volunteer at St. Joseph’s Manor enjoying time spent with the residents. He enjoyed physical fitness and boxing, and was an avid member of Centre City Gym. He also enjoyed reading, music, sports and his numerous pets over the years.
Paul is also survived by his children, Paul Michael and his wife Mary of Bridgewater, Daniel E. of Saugus and Brenna (Lynn) Hagen of Fitchburg; grandchildren, Michael, Thomas and Joseph Hagen all of Bridgewater and Daniel and James Hagen of Saugus. He was the brother of Carol Romanelli of Stoughton, Richard J. Hagen of Canton and the late Albert J. Hagen. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street, (Rte 123) Brockton, Wednesday 5-8pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home Thursday at 9:30am for a Funeral Mass in Christ the King Church at 10:30am. Burial will be at a later date. Please consider donations in Paul’s name to St. Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher St., Brockton, MA 02302 or the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1300 West Elm Street, Ext., Brockton, MA 02301.