Paul A.M. Hunt

Hunt, Paul A.M. of Quincy, April 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Barbara M. (McIntyre) Hunt of Quincy. Loving father of Patricia Hunt and her husband Phil Tanner of Easton, Paul Hunt and his wife Patricia of Easton, Mary Hunt Mias and her husband David of Agawam, and William Hunt of Quincy. Cherished grandfather of Laura & Kimberly Hunt of Easton and Emily & Marissa Mias of Agawam. Brother of Frances Taylor of Quincy and the late Rev. Daniel Hunt, William Hunt, Joseph Hunt and Marie Brown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Hunt’s primary focus was his family, followed by his commitment to his career and veterans’ causes. He served as a corporal in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII from 1942 to 1945, as a forward observer for naval gunfire, serving in the battles of Guam and Iwo Jima. Mr. Hunt graduated from Harvard College in 1949 and Harvard Law School in 1952. He served as an Asst. U.S. Attorney and was an Asst. Counsel to the Mass. Senate. He thoroughly enjoyed the legislative aspect of government. He maintained a law office in Quincy Square and was a member of the Quincy and Norfolk County Bar Associations and a recipient of the Alfred P. Malaney, Attorney of the Year award. He was an active member of the Marine Corp League, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He served as Commander and Judge Advocate of the Cyril P. Morrisette American Legion Post in Quincy and as Judge Advocate for the State Dept. of the American Legion. Paul enjoyed walking and traveling with his wife. They attended many American Legion events throughout the country. They had a family cottage on a lake in Wareham, where Paul loved to canoe and relax during the summer months. Mr. Hunt was a former Chairman of College Courses Inc., at Quincy College. He also taught both criminal law and “Law for the Layman” at the college. He was a gentle, handsome and generous person with a tremendous faith in God. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Friday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Burial in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Hunt may be made to the Morrisette Post Scholarship Fund, 81-83 Liberty St., Quincy MA 02269.