PROFERA, PAUL, JR.
\”Superintendent of Profera Homes\”, suddenly, on November 29, 2007, of Bellmawr, formerly a longtime resident of Fairview. Age 66.
Devoted husband of 45 years of Margi (nee Gialuco). Loyal son of Marie (nee DiPietro) and the late Paul, Sr. Magnificent father of LeeAnn Hallinan (Jim), Paul Profera (Camie) and MaryLou Profera (Mike). Most Treasured Pop Pop of Anthony Profera, Alexis Profera, Michaela Lee Murphy, Gianna Hallinan, Paul Nicholas Profera, Dominic Murphy and Anthony Caputi. Brother of Louis Profera (Chris) and the late Maria Marshall. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Paul was the former co-owner of Shorty\’s Newsstand in Fairview. He previously owned and trained thoroughbred race horses and was a former member of the NJ Thoroughbred Racing Assoc. He was a dedicated Sr. Corrections Officer in the hospital at Riverfront State Prison.
Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was also a former member of VFW Post #7410. He was a devoted family man who was always available 24 hours a day for his wife, children and grandchildren. Nothing made him happier or more proud than his grandchildren.
There will be a viewing from 6 to 9pm Tuesday eve and 8:15 to 9:15am Wednesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 10am Wednesday at Annunciation BVM Church, Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Paul Profera, Jr. to Bishop Eustace Prep Football Program, 5552 Rt. 70, Pennsauken, NJ 08109, Attn: Nick Italiano. Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to [email protected].
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