SHANLEY, Paul E. of Everett entered into eternal rest at home on Thursday, February 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old.  Born in the Brighton section of Boston, Paul resided in Everett for many years.  He was an attorney by profession and worked at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Treasurer's Office and retired as its Chief Legal Counsel. He served on the Board of Trustees for the PRIM Board.  Paul was very actively involved with the Immaculate Conception Church in Everett. A daily communicant, Paul devoted many years to parish ministry-Eucharistic Minister, lector and serving on the Finance Board. He also made two missions to aid the people of Haiti.

Son of the late Vincent J. and Anna (McCarthy) Shanley.  Beloved husband of Gail A. (O'Brien) Shanley for over 52 years.  Dear and devoted father of Richard J. Shanley and Paul H. Shanley of Everett and Caitlin O. Shanley of Charlestown.  Dear brother of Joseph Shanley of Billerica, Michael Shanley of Braintree, Patricia Ring of NY, Mary Villani of Brighton, Ann Moran of Brighton, Louise Burke of Beverly and the late Vincent Shanley.  Loving grandfather of Brayden, Luca and Noah Shanley.  Paul is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Paul's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home,  65 Clark St.  (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Tuesday, March 4 from 4-7 p.m.  His funeral will be from the funeral home on Wednesday at 9 a.m.  followed by funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church,  487 Broadway, Everett at 10 a.m.  Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul's memory to Catholic Charities, 275 W. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 would be sincerely appreciated. Late Army Veteran during the Vietnam Era.  Parking with attendants on duty.