TAUNTON — Paul Meckowski, age 68, who was born in New Bedford, passed away on February 5, 2016 in Taunton after a brief illness. He and his wife Millie celebrated their 45th anniversary on December 26th.
Paul was an alumni of Boston University at which he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He worked as a contract engineer at many companies throughout his career (including IBM, Northrop-Grumman, GE and Westinghouse). He also worked for the U.S. Defense Dept. on top-secret projects such as the Hubble Telescope, the Stealth Bombers, and multiple space shuttles.
He was a long-time resident of Dighton and a member of SERPA. He was also a member of the Boston University Engineering Alumni Association. His favorite pastime was boating, refurbishing boats and buying and selling boats of all types. He was in constant competition with Shaw's Boat Yard and the Taunton Yacht Club (which he lived between) as to who could have the most boats on their property at any given time. He was a frequent traveler and his favorite vacation destination was Florida. Paul was an avid sports fan and loved the Boston Red Sox.
Paul is survived by his wife Millicent (Wagstaff) of Taunton, four daughters Bethany Meckowski and boyfriend Rick Pacheco of Swansea, Janna Meckowski and husband John Stone of North Attleboro, Christina Meckowski-Steiner and husband James Steiner of Dighton and Marilee Schryver and husband Justin Schryver of Raynham. He is also survived by 4 granddaughters (Carissa, Lilah, Samantha and Jayla), 2 grandsons (Matthew and Jackson) and another granddaughter on the way.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, February 10th, from 5-7 P.M. in the Wilson Chapel, 479 County St., New Bedford. His funeral Mass will be on Thursday at 11 A.M. at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 47 South 6th St., N.B. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery