Paul L. 'Gulsh' Welsh

1959 - 2026

OBITUARY:

Paul L. Welsh, affectionately known as 'Gulsh', passed away at his home in Staatsburg, NY on January 8, 2026; at the age of 66, after a long and trying battle with multiple illnesses.

He was born in Schenectady, NY and raised in Jersey City, NJ, son of the late Edward H. & Dorothy Mae (Smith) Welsh.

Paul was a skilled carpenter; he could build anything. He worked in freight trucking for the Long Shoreman's Union in Ridgefield, New Jersey.

'Gulsh', as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, loved his New York Sports teams, and was an avid NY Yankee and NY Giants fan. He also loved muscle cars, and collecting and listening to various types of music. He loved his family dearly, especially his sons and following their activities and sports.

Paul is survived by his two sons, Paul T. Welsh and Jonathon T. Welsh; their mother, Romona Burger, who was also his companion of twenty-five years. He is also survived by his brother and sister Jay R. Welsh and Cindy Gregorio; his half-brother Edward 'Mickey' Welsh. As well as, his nieces and nephews: Samantha Gregorio, Nadine Gregorio, Mark Welsh, Kenny Welsh and Corey Mullen; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Chelsea Scianna, Corey and Dominick Mullen.

Along with his parents, Paul was predeceased by his step-son Ryan Burger; his nephew 'JJ' Welsh; his half-sister Maryanne Berliner. As well as, his two beloved dogs Brady and Dex.

His Family will receive Friends on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 1-5PM at the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York, where a prayer service will be offered. A Spring Burial will be held at a later date in the Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery, West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York.

To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

VISITATION:

Saturday, January 17 1:00 - 5:00 PM Saturday, January 17

Delehanty Funeral Home 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

FUNERAL SERVICE:

Saturday, January 17

Delehanty Funeral Home

64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY

INTERMENT:

Wappingers Rural Cemetery 174-208 West Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY