Mr. Paul H. Belknap

Paul Henry Belknap passed away on Saturday January 13, 2024, in Pittsfield, MA after a brief battle with cancer. Born on February 6, 1955, in Pittsfield, MA, the son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Quinn)Belknap, he was the oldest of five children. Paul grew up in Pittsfield and graduated in 1973 from the former St. Joseph High School. He received his undergraduate degree from North Adams State College and his Master’s in Education from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. At the beginning of his teaching career, Paul taught English for United Brands dependents in Costa Rica. He returned home and took a position as the Night Supervisor for UPS in Pittsfield for 6 years. He began his real teaching journey after being hired into the Lee, MA public school systems where he remained for 33 years. Teaching was his passion and he enjoyed his many students over the years. Paul was a volunteer coach at the Catholic Youth Center of Pittsfield for several years. Paul was an active blood donor and over the course of his life he donated more than 25 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. He was especially proud of working with the Pittsfield Police Dare Summer Program for 20 years. Paul loved traveling with Ann to the beaches of Mexico, Cape Cod, and Florida. They enjoyed the countryside of Pennsylvania and traveling to Alaska with friends, as well as many family gathering in Rhode Island. Paul leaves behind his loving wife Ann E (Reynolds) Belknap. He is predeceased by his sister Jane Hoffman. He is survived by his brother Brian Belknap (Lori) of Washington, MA; his sister Karen Rogers (Chris) of Windsor, MA; his brother Gary Belknap of Bradenton, FL, and his brother-in-law Mike Hoffman and his partner Torey Winn. He leaves his beloved uncle, Richard Quinn, of Pittsfield, MA. Paul leaves his sister-in-law Catherine Gray (George) of Ashaway, RI, his brothers in law George Reynolds (Cheryl)of Otis, MA and Michael Reynolds of Great Barrington, MA. Paul also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and the extended Arpante and Tullv families. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Hillcrest-Phelps Cancer Center, Berkshire Medical Center, HospiceCare of the Berkshires and the Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Mr. Paul H. Belknap will be Saturday, March 16, 2024 with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 am at St. Agnes Church, celebrated by the Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Paul’s memory can be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, 877 South St., Suite 1W, Pittsfield MA 01201, and Berkshire Family YMCA 292 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Mr. Paul H. Belknap

February 6, 1955 - January 13, 2024