Paul Otto Holecek, of Virginia Beach, entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Paul was born on January 22,1950 to Otto Joseph Holecek and Margaret Ouska Holecek in Oak Park, Illinois. For many years, he proudly served His Country in the US Navy doing several tours in Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines, performing mine assembly and submarine tracking, among other duties. He had a great sense of humor and could quickly come up with a joke for any occasion. As his health began to fail, Paul nonetheless spent his last few years helping other Navy veterans in need.Left to cherish his memory with much pride are his brother Thomas Holecek and his wife Sylvia Holecek; sister Hillary (Holecek) Richardson and her husband Mark Richardson; nieces, nephews, many cousins, and friends.A Memorial Mass to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church (126 Herrick Rd. Riverside, IL) on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM.Memorial gifts may be made to the Veteran’s Administration in his honor. To make a donation to the fund, please click HERE.The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Southside Chapel, Virginia Beach, VA is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed by clicking the “post a condolence” button below.
To the Family of Paul Otto Holecek,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your Dear Loved One, Paul. Please know that so many people share your grief with you to help you through this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Christ Jesus will awaken all of those who have fallen asleep in death; including your Beloved, Paul.
(John 11:41-44)
Farewell to a great friend and shipmate. You will never be forgotten. Thanks for the good times we always had and the jokes only you could tell. I truly wish you smooth sailing and calm seas always.