WESTFIELD – Paul M. Kalill, 77, Attorney and three-time Springfield City Counselor, of Westfield, Massachusetts tragically passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 from COVID-19. Paul held many titles and had a passion for education. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Norwich University, a Juris Doctor Degree from Suffolk University, a M.Ed in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College, and his PhD in Forensic Psychology from The Union Institute. Paul loved sharing his knowledge through teaching at various universities and guided many students to success. He practiced law at Kalill, Glasser and Associates in Springfield with his law partner and friend of 42 years, Gerald Glasser. He served on the Neighborhood Development Collaborative for over 30 years. In 2018, Kalill was honored for 50 years of service by the Hampden County Bar Association. Paul proudly served his country in the Vietnam War where he rose to the rank of Captain and undertook special assignments often alone in small villages. He was awarded a Bronze Star and other U.S. Army Commendations. He was a U.S. Land Reform Advisor in Vietnam and upon his return home, an advisor to President Jimmy Carter and other public office holders. Kalill was a proud democrat and an active figure in local, state, and federal politics. Born in Pittsfield, MA to immigrant parents, he was proud of his Lebanese heritage. Paul was a pillar in the Lebanese community and a member of Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church in Springfield. Paul was a man who loved to be in the company of family and friends, and they loved to be with him. His personality endeared him to all of them, and he was an extremely devoted and loyal husband, father and friend. Paul is survived by his wife, Allison Gearing-Kalill; his five children, Robert Kalill, Ann Wood, Peter Kalill, Ashley Gearing & Katherine Rose Kalill; three grandchildren, Sam, Gordon & Violet as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins; and his beloved pup, Coda. His relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 375 Island Pond Road, Springfield, MA 01118. His Committal Service with United States Army Military Honors will follow the Mass at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. Please note that masks are required, social distancing must be observed and Church and cemetery capacity is limited due to state regulations. There are no visiting hours. His funeral arrangements are entrusted to the St. Pierre – Phaneuf Springfield Chapels, (413-737-1177), 7 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107. In lieu of flowers, the Kalill Scholarship Fund has been created by his family. Donations can be mailed to: Florence Savings Bank,1010 Union Street, Suite E, West Springfield, MA 01089 or online through: paypal.me/KalillFund. For additional information, contact: [email protected]
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