Frank Paul May 30, 1927 - June 12, 2021 Esmond "Frank" Paul Jr. passed away on June 12th, 2021, in Vero Beach, FL. He was a resident of Vero Beach after having moved here from Ghent, NY. His career spanned over 40 years as an Engineer on the New York Central Railroad. He was the third generation in his family to do so. As a young man, he enjoyed woodworking -- he built our family home in Ghent, NY and our very first boat - a 17' wooden motor boat, among other projects. Upon retirement, he enjoyed an afternoon of sailing, a good round of golf or an energetic tennis match. But most of all Frank enjoyed his time spent with the love of his life, his wife, Betty, of 72+ years. During his tenure as a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Japan at the end of WWII. Frank was born in 1927 to Alice and Frank Paul of Chatham, NY. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Gardinia of Philmont, NY, Robert Paul of Spencertown, NY and Ronald Paul of San Francisco,CA. Mr. Paul is survived by his wife, Betty Paul; his children, John Paul of Staasburg, NY, Pat Rizzo of Vero Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Brad Paul of Wayland, MA, Kim Garland of Poughkeepsie, NY, Ann Paul of Valatie, NY, and Kurt Paul of Valatie, NY; and four great-grandchildren, Jayden, Gabriella, Lucas and Kylie. Frank will be laid to rest in the Chatham Rural Cemetery, Chatham, NY. In Lieu of flowers, a donation maybe made in memoriam to one's favorite charity. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.