Paul John Matthew Stebbins Jr. surprised and annoyed us all one final time by dying suddenly on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

On August 25,1979, according to him, "God gave the ladies of the world a gift." One special woman was lucky enough to unwrap that gift and on June 26,2004, he married his best friend and soul mate,of almost 8 years,Suzie. He even forgave her for being a New York Yankees fan.

Besides his wife- "PJ" found the greatest joys in the Boston Red Sox, being the best uncle, bargain shopping, Phil Collins, Republicans, funny movies, the Florida Gators, and pushing his father's buttons. (and maybe the occasional hate mail that showed up after he wrote an editorial.)
He was a member of St. Barbara Parish ( St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter.

He graduated from Bloomsburg University with a degree in elementary education.Paul also served as treasurer for the Young Republicans.

With heavy hearts, he leaves behind, in addition to his wife the former Suzie Scavone: his father, Paul Stebbins Sr.; siblings, Lea Black, Tonya Stebbins, Mandi Stebbins, Krissy Blank, Katie Cartwright and Jacob Cartwright; in laws, Mark, Rosemary, and Becky Scavone; grandmother, Irene Stebbins; aunts, uncles, cousins, several, very much loved nieces and nephews; and his crazy dog, Yogi.

Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service on Sunday, March 11 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral home, 1030 Wyoming Ave. Exeter.

PJ would ask that you honor his memory by donning your favorite Red Sox ball cap and/or voting for a Republican!

His more practical family members, however, ask that you honor him by smiling through the pain, doting upon your children, tolerating someone difficult, making amends, being a better friend, and most importantly - turning to someone you love, right now, and telling them so. These are the qualities that he possessed and that the world needs more of.

Many thanks to his doctors: Charles Manganiello, Mark Bernardi, Vijayaramanr Pugazhenai, Susan Brozena and to all of the nurses at the Geisinger heart hospital.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bridge Foundation, 35 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa.   18701.
To send the family expressions of sympathy or  online condolences  please visit, www.gubbiottifh.com.