Paul H. Genoa
Died July 4, 2016
SUTTONS BAY– Paul Hagen Genoa, 64, of Suttons Bay, died
Monday, July 4, 2016 at Munson Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones.
Paul was born on November 5, 1951 in
Pennsylvania the son of William and Gloria (Whitaker) Genoa. He is survived by
his wife, Denise Genoa; his son, Matthew Genoa; his grandson, Evan Genoa; his
sister, Leslie Temples; and his mother, Gloria Genoa.
Paul had a deep passion for clean energy. He received a degree in Environment Health at Colorado State University and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Business. He began his career in the nuclear energy industry locally, at Big Rock in Charlevoix. He eventually went on to work for the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington DC for over 22 years, educating the world about the benefits of nuclear. He had a lasting impact on the industry and made many wonderful friends along the way.
Paul's other passions included sailing, biking, skiing, woodworking, hiking and spending time with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and all the splendor that Northern Michigan has to offer. While he is no longer here in person, his spirit lives on in all of us as he makes his final sail into the sunset.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to the Inland Seas Education Association, P.O. Box 218, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to the Leelanau Conservancy, P.O. Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654.
Paul had a deep passion for clean energy. He received a degree in Environment Health at Colorado State University and went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Business. He began his career in the nuclear energy industry locally, at Big Rock in Charlevoix. He eventually went on to work for the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington DC for over 22 years, educating the world about the benefits of nuclear. He had a lasting impact on the industry and made many wonderful friends along the way.
Paul's other passions included sailing, biking, skiing, woodworking, hiking and spending time with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and all the splendor that Northern Michigan has to offer. While he is no longer here in person, his spirit lives on in all of us as he makes his final sail into the sunset.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to the Inland Seas Education Association, P.O. Box 218, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 and/or to the Leelanau Conservancy, P.O. Box 1007, Leland, MI 49654.
A memorial service is planned for the future.
Please share thoughts and memories with Paul’s family below:
Paul was good friend and associate of at NEI. When Lynnette, Lynn and I were at Big Rock for an NEI industry meeting we met up with Paul and Denise. A day to remember sharing the joy of sailing with Paul and later all having dinner together. Life at its best, good memories!
ReplyDeletePaul was a very dear NEI colleague and friend, always cheerful and optimistic, always thinking ahead and envisioning a beautiful future. The kindest of gentlemen and eager to share his knowledge and passions, Paul was a man of exceptional character, confident and unassuming wherever he went, even in the circles of political influence and power he frequented in the latter half of his career. Our thoughts and prayers are with Denise and the entire Genoa family and Paul's wide circle of friends.
ReplyDeleteIt is said that the passing of a righteous man enables others to draw close to his soul spiritually in ways not possible while the soul is in the body. In this way, Paul's righteous soul lives on in our prayers and memories. May his good deeds continue to bless and comfort everyone he touched.
Paul was a truly special person. We worked together briefly in 1986 at the Palo Verde nuclear generating station: his life certainly made mine happier in those memorable times. I will never forget his kindness and decency as a person. Chris Cole.
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