Dr. Paul J. McNeil, age 96, longtime resident of Marblehead, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 with his wife Maureen (Sobocinski) of 54 years, at his side.  Born in Medford, the son of the late John and Mary (Flaherty) McNeil.  Paul was a graduate of St. Anselm College and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School.  After graduation Paul served his country as a dentist in the US Navy as an active serviceman and reservist.  Following his service, Paul practiced dentistry in Swampscott where he cared for generations of patients.

He was a long-time member of Tedesco Country Club and the Wardroom Club.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, his sister Rita and brothers John, James and Lawrence.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and their children, all of whom he loved as if his own.

Thank you to Care Dimensions, Jessica and Bob, for their kind and professional assistance.  A special note of thanks to his aides who cared for him so lovingly: Marie, Scolastic, LaVita, Jola, Eminie, Aslande and Muriel.

Paul's visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 3 to 6 p.m.  at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St, Salem.  His Concelebrated Mass will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead.  Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orne St, Salem.  For additional information or online guest book, please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com .

Paul wished in his memory that one would do a good deed for a stranger; the traits he embodied and how he touched so many lives.