Paul was born on June 2, 1973, to Betsy and Andrew Decker in Elizabeth, NJ. Paul graduated from Central Regional High School in 1991 and attended Ocean County College. He was a delivery driver for Frito-Lay in Toms River, and a member of Toms River Elks Lodge #1875. As a lifelong resident of Ocean County, Paul was well-known in the community as a friendly, out-going man who seemed to know someone no matter where he went.
Paul married Alicia Bace on September 6, 2007, in Sea Bright, NJ. Paul and Alicia went on to have two beautiful children, Tyler (11) and Owen (5). Paul was a devoted husband and father. His family was his life.
He loved spending evenings with his wife going out to dinner with friends or family. He also spent many a night coaxing Alicia to watch “terrible movies” with him. Tyler and his daddy enjoyed watching Avengers films together and shopping for Mommy. Owen would race monster trucks and cars with his daddy, whom Owen referred to as his “best buddy.”
Paul’s vibrant personality and huge smile lit up any wedding reception he danced into. Anyone who truly knew him, knew he had such a big heart. He was always willing to jump in to help anyone no matter the situation. As a child he was a dare-devil who always kept his parents on their toes. He brought light-heartedness and laughter to family gatherings, while continuing to playfully tease his siblings, even into adulthood. His child-like fun undoubtedly coined him as a fun uncle. Paul always said, “I love being me!”
Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Alicia Decker, his cherished sons Tyler and Owen Decker, his parents Betsy and Andrew Decker, his sister and brother-in-law Charlene and Mike Harding, his brother Todd Decker, his sister and brother-in-law Elise and Brian Dugan, his loving in-laws Carol Bace, Susan Dalrymple, Thomas L. Bace, Laura Bace, Thomas J. Bace, Kim Bace, his many adoring nieces and nephews Brittany and Marissa Harding, Sadie and Madison Decker, Jameson and Lacey Dugan, and many, many, many extended family members and loyal friends.
He will be missed more than words can say.
A visitation for Paul will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, with a funeral service at 3:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Paul’s boys, Tyler and Owen. Donations can be made to the following GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/2641e63a
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersoncampbelltomsriver.com for the Decker family.
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