Paul Richard Kalica

1966 - 2024  (57 years)

• Name	Paul Richard Kalica  [1]
  Birth	9 Dec 1966	Washington, , District of Columbia, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  _UID	BDCC1801C2644D69AA2E35A91CD12072B3EA
  Death	Nov 2024	San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
  Person ID	I5676	Larry and Jane's Family Tree
  Last Modified	15 May 2025

  
  

  Father	Living
  Mother	Living
  Family ID	F115	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	1. Living
  Family ID	F3092	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Jul 2019

  
  

• Notes

  Paul Kalica Obituary Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 1, 2024. Paul passed away peacefully at the home of long time, dear friends Eddie Jentz and Julie Fitzgerald where he was receiving Hospice Care. He was born in Washington, D.C. to Anthony and Sandra Kalica. He grew up and was educated in Montgomery County, Maryland. He earned a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Management Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York as a U.S. Navy ROTC scholar. Commissioned as a naval officer in May of 1989, he began fulfilling his obligation to the Navy at Coronado, CA as a Special Warfare Officer with the U.S. Navy SEALs. He was a member of SEAL Team 5. After discharge from the Navy, he began a long career as an industrial engineer with Gamma Metrics in San Diego, CA. He held several positions in the company over the years including Director of Global Services during which he traveled extensively worldwide. Upon leaving Thermo Fisher (formerly Gamma Metrics), Paul began a new career as a small business owner of ComForCare, in the East San Diego County, which provided "in-home" health care services. This was quite a challenge since he began this endeavor just prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic. At this time Paul was motivated to help and serve those in need. Paul was not a big guy, but he had a strong desire to achieve and excel in everything he did. He was devoted to his family. He was a loving son, brother, husband and father. He married Deeann Mares, also a Navy veteran, whom he met on a ship while deployed with his SEAL team. Their son, Logan, of whom Paul was very proud, grew up in San Diego and is now working in Denver, CO as an EMS first responder. Paul enjoyed many physical activities including swimming, weight training, SCUBA diving and tae kwon do. He loved the ocean, sailing and fishing in local waters with his friends and family. He also enjoyed playing billiards, attending and watching sports events such as Padres baseball, NFL and college football, especially Navy games. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions and holidays and loved to plan and prepare meals for the occasions. He was always up to trying new recipes and foods. He was an amazing problem-solver and had a quick wit ---- right up to the end. He will be missed. He is survived by son Logan Kalica, Denver, CO, parents Anthony and Sandra Kalica, San Diego, brother Joseph Kalica, San Diego, Aunt Sally Reich, Rochester, MN, Aunt Mary Kalica and family friend Marilyn Davis, Loudonville, NY, Uncle Michael Kalica, Niverville, NY and a large extended family in other parts of the country. He was predeceased by his ex-wife Deeann Mares. The family would like to thank the doctors and medical staff of the Sharp Health Care facilities where Paul received treatment during his illness. Also, a special thank you to the Hospice nurses and staff who cared for him in his final days, and the two veterans who gave their time to come to him and do the very impressive "Pinning Ceremony". Your kindness and understanding was greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be held on November 13th at 10 AM in the chapel of the Erickson-Anderson Mortuary located at 8390 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project.

  
  

• Sources

  [S37] Smith, Francine.