Bodner, Paul 61 of Revere and formerly of Chelsea passed away on October 18, 2013 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Paul was born in Boston at Beth Israel Hospital on December 20, 1951. He was raised in Chelsea and attended the Chelsea School System. Paul was a graduate of Chelsea High School, Class of 1969. Paul was a resident of Revere for the last 35 years. He was the owner and operator of Body Toppers silk screening and embroidering in Medford. Paul was very passionate about his family, the New England Patriots and casino gambling.
Paul was the devoted father of Adam Bodner. He was the loving son of the late Herbert and Grace Bodner. He was the dear brother of Alan Bodner and Arleen Downey and her husband Fred. He was the loving uncle of Janelle and Shaun. Paul is also survived by his longtime companion Ann McCarthy.
Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., Cary Sq., Chelsea on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Everett. Memorial observance will be held at Body Toppers, immediately following the interment until 6:00 PM. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave. #2 Norwood, MA 02062.