Desire - Paul Anthony Desire, age 88, of Callahan, Florida passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on June 2, 1936, in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, to the late Paul Desire and Mary Scala Desire. After graduating from Upper Darby High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paul served in the United States Marines and then 1 year in the National Guard. Paul opened his own Auto Upholstery shop in Erial, New Jersey and successfully ran his business for 47 years while raising his family. He also had many hobbies including skiing, scuba diving, fixing anything mechanical, building an ultra-light and even had his pilot's license and owned his own Cessna airplane. Paul enjoyed life to the fullest and loved sharing stories of his family's Italian roots. Even traveling to Italy on several occasions. If something was broke, he was the man to go to. Paul would go out of his way to help anyone in need, making lifelong friends. He had a great sense of humor, and his favorite saying was, "nobody leaves this earth alive". Paul left this earth the only way he wanted to go, in his own bed with his wife by his side.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 53 yrs, Janice Jennings Desire; sister, Mary Desire Tuzio; children, Stephanie Roller DeAngelo (Bob), Colleen Roller Martin (Chuck), Mark Desire (Lisa), Paula Desire Shannon (David), Michael Desire and Alonda Desire Durham; 9 grandchildren, Kirstyn, Kelli, Lewis, Jackie, Michael, Sophia, Dominick, Jake and Marina; 3 great grandchildren; many cousins, nephews, nieces, and lifelong dear friends.

A very special thank you to Community Hospice for their help and loving support. They truly are angels.

The tribute above was prepared by Paul's loving family.

A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held at a later date. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.