Recently, I was trying to locate Paul Cocorles and I stumbled upon this tribute for him. Between the ages of 10 and 16, I lived on the cul-de-sac with my home adjacent to Paul and his family. Paul was a great wide receiver in street football, and I can remember throwing many passes to him which led to touchdowns. Paul was also a great rebounder and defender in basketball, and I cannot recall of one single game where he and I lost to another duo on the dirt court in my backyard.

I remember his interest in cancer treatment and a discovery of a cure based on the death of his father.

I remembk, listening to music in his bedroom, and oddly enough, it was the Moody blues that Paul shared with me.

I gave my brother the bad news today about the death of Paul and he said two things that I think are worthy of writing here.

My brother, Larry said Paul died too young, and he said that Sherry was a sweet person.

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Paul has been in my life for as long as I can remember. First meeting him as a teenager visiting at FDU, where it became apparent the love he had for my sister. 
A joyous wedding followed of which I had the honor of being included in the ceremony.
Flash forward a few years and he became a dad, giving him more to love & making his family complete.
Paul didn't need much to make him happy only the simple pleasures in life, his wife, his son & a garden to enjoy.
Oddly enough it's his quirky sense of humor that I will miss the most, I probably rolled my eyes too many times to count listening to some of his tales, but it's those memories that I will hold dear.
Rest in peace my brother-in-law, you will be missed.

Paul’s infectious smile, his witty anecdotes and his laugh made it impossible to not love him. I have been blessed to have been a part of his life for over 30 years calling him not only a friend but, a Dad as well. Paul always had time for you and listened with balance and thought . To watch how he cared for his son and inspired how he was unconditionally devoted to his wife made him a man to admire. Did I know years ago that he would play an integral part of myself becoming a man ..I did not but, I soon learned why Paul was to be such a big part of my life. Rest easy Paul…you will be sorely missed but, fondly remembered.