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Paul J. Saia Jr.

January 20, 1935 - January 30, 2024

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Obituary For Paul J. Saia Jr.

Dorchester – Paul J. Saia Jr. 89, beloved husband of the late Sally Marie (Dehm) Saia, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024 following a long illness.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Phylis (DiMinico) Saia. He was raised and educated in South Boston, graduated from South Boston High School and earned his degree from Northeastern University, class of 1976.

An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy on board the USS Hornet (CV-12) during the Korean Conflict.

In business, Mr. Saia managed new process and system development projects, managing both technical and business personnel while working for General Electric, MIT, Digital Equipment Corporation, Price Water House Cooper Consulting and a number of small consulting firms. He started his career as an Expat, living in Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Greece as an electronic technician, moving on to a communication specialist, programmer and systems analyst followed by computer systems management and information technology consulting. He had also taught Information Systems course at Babson College and Northeastern University. He was also a member of the Executive in Residence program at Babson College for many years.

Active in the community and civic organizations, he was a member of the Quincy Council Knights of Columbus, American Legion, The Castle Island Association, the South Boston Irish American Society and the Quincy Elks.

Surviving him are three sons, Michael Saia and his Fiance, Sharlene Wulleman, Mark Saia and David Saia and his wife, Dianne, a daughter, Michelle, three grandchildren, Anthony Saia, Matthew Oldjei and Alexandra Sevengy and a brother, Kenneth Saia.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Brendan Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.

Services

2 Feb

Visitation

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn Street Peabody, MA 09160 Get Directions »
3 Feb

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

St. Brendan's Church 589 Gallivan Blvd. Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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  • February 03, 2024

    Thoughts and prayers Mark during this difficult time with the loss of your beloved dad. Doug Finnegan

  • February 02, 2024

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I remember most the family times we had at the picnic grounds at D.W Field in Brockton where we would go as extended families on Sundays. There was swimming and fishing and food, lots of food. Cousin Bunny

  • February 02, 2024

    Cousin Paul was one of the kindest, most gracious people I have ever known. He was very funny and so warm-hearted! I will always hear his laugh and see his wonderful smile and be thankful every day that he was my cousin by marriage. My deepest condolences to all of his surviving family members. Peace be with Paul and all of you. With love, Haven DePietro

  • February 02, 2024

    My cousin Paul, older than me by about a decade, modeled the honorable, trustworthy, reliable, humorous, loving traits that helped influence and shape my life growing up. In later years when I would be east we would visit and enjoy reflecting on the joyous times of our lives. In his later years he was the acknowledged leader of our family at large. As his son Michael said he had a wonderful run for 88 or so years. I was fortunate to have shared a small part of life with him and going forward already miss the prospect of more time together. God speed my cousin, Joe

  • February 02, 2024

    We all loved Paul very much and had many great conversations and family picnics over the years he was a true gem and will be greatly missed. We send our love to you all. Mary and Ray

  • February 02, 2024

    I'm so sorry my deepest condolences

  • February 02, 2024

    Grampie, You have saved my life more times than I can count, taught me morals, how to be a man, and all of the life lessons I could ever dream of. I miss you every day, and thank you for being the best role model I could ask for. -Matt

  • February 01, 2024

    I knew Paul for over 40 years. I first met him while he was executive in residence and I was a professor at Babson. He came to Babson for a year as an executive in residence, and I worked with them extensively during that period of time. We continued to be friends and even worked on a consulting project with British Airways in London. Over the last several years we tried to get together with a couple of other BABSON friends for lunch frequently. I loved to hear his stories about he what he was doing with the Boston boys clubs, as well as his family. He loved his boys and daughter, and regaled me frequently with what they were doing. Paul was a class act and I will miss him. I know that his family and friends will miss him as much as I will.

  • February 01, 2024

    He is now resting in peace

  • January 31, 2024

    Pa may you rest in peace and comfort. Watch over all of us. I hope you are having unlimited amounts of soft serve ice cream. We love you and will miss you. Love, Kristen

  • January 31, 2024

    Grampy I love you so much and will always remember you. Love, Anthony Saia

  • January 31, 2024

    Dear Family Members of Paul, My deepest Smpathy to you all in the loss of your dear father. I graduated with Paul from South Boston High where he was our Class President and well liked by all. He will be truely missed. Roger Davenport,Holbrook, MA

  • January 30, 2024

    Mark, Primo, David and family. We are so saddened to hear of the passing of PA. Such a great man and heaven just received another angel. Keep his memories alive and his love in your heart. Love the Everson Family.

  • January 30, 2024

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