Paul M. Coombs, Sr., 29, of New Bedford died April 26, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital unexpectedly.
He was the son of Gordon M. and Francine J. (Grace) Coombs of New Bedford.
Paul was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford all of his life.
He was employed by Mark Ambrose Drywall and Plaster Company.
Paul was a avid boxer.
Survivors include his parents; his girlfriend, Jessica DePina of New Bedford; 2 sons, Paul M. Coombs, Jr. of Fall River and Já Far Coombs of New Bedford; 1 sister, Kelly Coombs of New Bedford; 1 niece, Naomi Coombs of New Bedford; 3 aunts, Joanne Mendoza of Providence, Kathleen Rose and Scelena Coombs of both of New Bedford; 3 uncles, Leonard Coombs, John King and Paul Almeida, all of New Bedford; several cousins, including Shannon Almeida of New Bedford; his maternal grandmother, Dorothy (Rose) Campbell of New Bedford; his paternal grandfather, Isaac Coombs of New Bedford.
He was the grandson of the late Mae (Rozario) Coombs and Paul Grace and godson of the late Paulette Almeida.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Friday, May 2nd at 11 AM.
Visiting hours Thursday, May 1st from 4-8 PM.
Interment St. John's Cemetery.