He grew up in Tewksbury, Massachusetts attending Tewksbury schools before moving to Florida at the age of 18. Paul loved the beach and the ocean and spent most of his time enjoying both. He loved gardening and landscaping, had a passion for motorcycling and enjoyed working towards physical fitness and lifting weights.
Besides his parents, Paul leaves behind his very "favorite" sister, Heidi Marlene Champagne; his brothers, Michael Kenneth and Matthew Charles Klotz Sr.; as well as his sister-in-law, Jamie Adkins Klotz and brother-in-law Matthew E. Champagne Sr. He was a very special Uncle to his nieces, Devon Amanda Klotz, Sabrina and Alexandria Champagne; his nephews, Zachary, Dylan and Matthew Charles Klotz Jr. and Matthew Emery Champagne Jr. Paul also leaves behind his loving partner, Luis Polo and his lifelong friend, Donald R. Perry; his grandmothers, Shirley Brannen and Shirley Whitley; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.
He is predeceased by his great grandparents, Estelle and Smith Bateman; his paternal grandfather, Paul F Whitley; his aunt, Joanne Powers and his very special friend, Timothy Bilodeau.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at AYCOCK-RIVERSIDE FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER, 1112 Military Trial, Jupiter, FL. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated on Monday, July 30, 2018 at 11:00 am at St Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 10970 Jack Nicklaus Dr., North Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers please consider donations in Paul's name to Saint Jude's Hospital for Children.