Paul A. Pelosi ’70

Paul, one of our robust core of lifelong Californians, died June 30, 2021, following a yearlong battle with lymphoma. 

Paul grew up in Cupertino, then came to Princeton from Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose. Like so many of us, he gravitated toward political issues, and wrote his thesis for Professor Gary Orfield on “Presidential Involvement in the Medicare Issue.” He then went to Santa Clara Law School, passed the state bar, and embarked on a long career of service to the folks in central California. 

Paul worked tirelessly for the Diocese of San Jose and was president of the Catholic Professional and Business Club. A fine high school athlete, he was always a big fan and coached his children’s teams whenever given the slightest chance, which earned him a spot of honor watching when his grandchildren’s turn came. 

Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen; his children, Julie, PJ, and John; his grandchildren, Hudson, Presley, Harry, Merrill, Sofia, and Ella; and five siblings and their large, adoring clan. They will miss him greatly but remember him with a hug and a smile, as will we.