Paul Pete Civili Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, at the age of 77. Son of the late Paul and Ruth Civili, nee Schaefering; Husband of Mary Hart for 46 years; Father to Dominic Civili (Leah Byrn), Sarah (Kyle) Christeson, Lillian (Andrew) Moore, and Nathaniel Civili; loving grandfather to Autumn Christeson, Gabriel Christeson, Jesse Moore, Charles Moore, Remi Civili, Samuel Moore, and Mira Civili; brother to Walter Civili, Vivian Knipp, Diana Civili and the late John Civili and Aleta Civili;
Paul was a Volunteer, Gardner, Sports Enthusiast, Veteran, and Devoted Parent and Grandparent. He loved his family, especially his wife Mary. The time he spent volunteering with Santa’s Helpers occupied the majority of his free time every fall. If not that he would either be in the garden or watching the Cardinals or the Blues play.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to https://santashelpersstl.com/donations/
Services; Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois Friday October 10, 11:30 AM. Interment JB National Cemetery. Memorials to Santa’s Helpers appreciated. Visitation Thursday October 9th, 4:00-7:00 PM.
Heartbroken to see this but grateful to have known Paul and to have volunteered with him at Santa’s Helpers over the years. Sending love to his entire family.
Paul was just a great person.
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I worked with him a long time ago in the 1970’s. He was a very nice person and always had a smile for you.
knew Paul from work. He was always helpful to us Mat Management guys.
We also had lunch with a bunch of guys at Jack Bucks tavern.
regards.
So sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. I worked with him many years ago at the old Mart Building. He was always smiling and had a great sense of humor. Prayers for him and the family.
I knew Paul from Santa’s Helpers.
Paul was kind to my kids when we started to volunteer. They were 10 and 7 when they started at Santa’s Helpers. I always remember Paul talking sports, often with the game on the radio in the background as we worked in the warehouse.
My wife and I are blessed to have taken Paul to our first City soccer game last summer. He patiently explained the game to us. I’m grateful for that last memory of him.