ROCKLAND – Paul J. Kvorjak Jr., 95, died peacefully August 30, 2015, surrounded by his family,  at Sussman House in Rockport.

Born in Somerset, Pa., on July 4, 1920, he was the son of Paul Sr. and Barbara Mikoioszko Kvorjak. Moving to Ohio as a young child, Paul grew up in Cleveland, where he graduated high school. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for six years during World War II. Paul served honorably in both the European and Pacific theaters, even after his only brother became a casualty of war.

During one deployment, the ship he was on made a stop in Portland where he met a lovely native Maine girl, Florence Flaherty. Returning to his ship he bid her adieu, saying, ”'I'll see you later.” Six years later, when he was honorably discharged, Paul returned to Maine. He and Florence were married in Portland, where they lived for a brief time before settling in Owls Head.

For more than 30 years Paul was employed as a coastal warden with the Maine Department of Inland Sea and Shore Fisheries, now known as Maine Marine Patrol. In 1981 Paul and Florence relocated to their Rockland home when his work territory changed. Paul retired a year later, giving him the opportunity to pursue his passion for golf. For over 15 years he worked part-time at the Samoset Golf Course, where he could be found “directing traffic,” parking carts and enjoying the many friendships he made there. Lunch at the Clubhouse Grille on the 18th Hole was another favorite pastime.

Paul was an active member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, rising to 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He gave of his time and efforts, serving on the board for Stella Maris Home; and often volunteered driving local cancer patients to appointments in Portland. He had a heart for giving and loved doing things for others.

He will be greatly missed by his family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Florence in 2008; an infant daughter, Mary Kvorjak; his brother, Michael Kvorjak; and a sister, Maryann Vavrina; Paul is survived by his children, Paul Kvorjak III of Owls Head, Karen Mills of South Thomaston, Mike Kvorjak and his wife, Rose, of Centerville, Ohio, David Kvorjak of Owls Head and Brian Kvorjak of Rockland; two sisters, Dorothy Machovich and Irene Betz, both of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren, David Mills of Black Canyon City, Ariz., Matthew Mills and his wife, Robin, of Owls Head, Patrick Mills and his wife, Stephanie, of Brunswick, Christopher Mills and his wife, Tracy, of Warren, Maggie Kvorjak of Centerville, Ohio, Michelle Simon and her husband, Michael, of Columbus, Ohio, Shannon Kvorjak of Columbus, Ohio, Amber Kvorjak and her companion, Tim Wallace, of Boston, Mass., and Vernon Kvorjak and his fiancée, Lindsey, of South Thomaston; eight great-grandchildren, Marshell Mills, Miranda Robinson, Ezra Mills, Henry Mills, Madison Mills, Ryan Mills, Trace Kaufman and Tanner Kaufman; and two great great-grandchildren, Michael Smith and Aubrey; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Private interment will be at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery in Rockland.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home.