Paul DeCoste, of Melrose, died at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on July 12th at the age of 79. Paul was a lifelong resident of Melrose & a graduate of Melrose High School Class of 1942. He served in the Navy during WWII, following his return he worked in the George DeCoste & Son family business for over 50 years. Paul was the husband of Helen (Tierney) DeCoste. Brother of the late Alfred, Leonard, Robert, William, Lawrence, Albert, Harold & Lillian DeCoste, Florence Valois and Mary Curran. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Wednesday, July 16th at 9AM. Funeral mass in St. Mary's Church, corner of Myrtle & Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9PM. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Mary's Vision 2000 Fund, 46 Myrtle St. Melrose, MA 02176 . WWII Navy Veteran. For directions, obituary & guest book www.gatelyfh.com