Paul R. Clarkson, 74, of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Merwick Care Center in Princeton.

Born in New York City, NY, he lived in Princeton, NJ for 37 years.

Mr. Clarkson graduated from St. Joseph's Prep High School in Philadelphia, PA in 1953. His undergraduate studies were at Villanova University where he graduated in 1957 with a major in English. He received his Master's Degree in English from the University of Notre Dame in 1961.

He began his working career as an English professor at Seton Hall University. He then shifted his career to work in the field of business. He had worked for seven corporations and was Corporate Vice President at American General Insurance Corporation before his 1998 retirement.

Paul enjoyed family and friends especially playing with his grandchildren. He was a volunteer for the Princeton Healthcare Ministry. As an avid sports fan, he enjoyed cheering for and following the NY Yankees, NY Giants, Notre Dame football and Villanova basketball teams. He enjoyed reading, writing and traveling especially to Europe where his interests in WWII history often lead him. He enjoyed photography, playing golf and gardening.

Mr. Clarkson was honorably discharged from the US Army as a PFC after serving from 1958 to 1960 in Germany and from 1962 to 1963 state side.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Monica Czarzasty Clarkson in 1997 and his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Claire Clarkson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Clarkson and James Castiglione of Hoboken, a son and daughter-in-law, John and Whitney Clarkson of Rochester, NY, his grandchildren, Campbell and Harrison Clarkson and Sophia Castiglione, a brother and sister-in-law, Ted and Joan Clarkson of VA and several nieces and nephews.


Services will begin on Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:30AM at the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ, followed by a Noon funeral mass at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick Twp., NJ.

Visiting hours for relatives and friends are Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 3PM-6PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Graymoor, P.O. Box 301, Garrison, NY, 10524-0301.