Paul Drexler

Paul Drexler

November 11, 1942 - December 29, 2025

Obituary

Paul Drexler, born November 11, 1942, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. He will be remembered for the warmth and kindness he shared with all who knew him.

Paul was a man with an immeasurable amount of love and integrity. He spent over 50 years working as a printer, as well as owning his own business, Drexler Printing Services.


Paul enjoyed watching the NY Yankees, and gardening. He took great pleasure spending time in Sea Girt, where he would go fishing, crabbing, and could be found relaxing down the shore. His greatest love was his family. They were truly his world.

Paul’s life was marked by quiet strength and devotion to those around him. He leaves behind his beloved wife of over 60 years, Shirley Drexler; daughter, Suzanne Garrison (John); son, Paul Drexler (Heather); brothers, Dennis Drexler (Ginny), John Drexler (Donna); sister, Susan Drexler; his beloved grandchildren, John Paul, Kaylee, Emily, Katherine, and Ryan; sisters-in-law, Angie Wright, Rose Marie Caponegro, and Barbara Scillia. His memory will remain cherished by all who were privileged to know him.

He was predeceased by his loving parents Paul and Katherine Drexler; mother-in-law and father-in-law; Nicholas and Elizabeth Zarro;  brothers-in-law, George Wright, Joseph Caponegro, Robert Zarro, and Rocco Zarro; sister-in-law, Dolores Zarro.


Family, friends, and acquaintances are invited to honor Paul’s life and legacy with the following services:

Visitation will be held at the Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home, located at 1284 Broad Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey, on January 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 in the evening. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following morning, January 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 340 Ridge Road, North Arlington, New Jersey, at 11:15 AM.

May Paul's soul find eternal rest, and may his memory be a blessing to all.

 

Events

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Visitation
Sun Jan 4, 2026 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral & Cremation Service - Halpin-Bitecola Brookdale Funeral Home • 1284 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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Mass
Mon Jan 5, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EST
St. Thomas The Apostle Church • 60 Byrd Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
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Burial
Mon Jan 5, 2026 @ 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM EST
Holy Cross Cemetery • 340 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031
No photos of Paul have been shared yet.
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Mr & Mrs. Joseph Murone and family
Family •
To the Drexler family: we were saddened to learn of the passing of Paul….. although we have not met Paul we are good friends with his brother John with his wife Donna…… on behalf of my entire family we would like to extend our most deepest sympathies and condolences…… may he rest in peace…..
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Susan Drexler
Family •
My brother was the most loving and caring person I had the honor to call my brother. I’ll miss you and love you always and forever. Rest in peace in Heaven. Your sister, Susie
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Emily, Katherine, and Ryan
Family •
We will miss you so much Pop Pops! You will always be in our hearts!

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