John Paul “Chef” Hall

SIDNEY – John Paul “Chef” Hall, 65, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at the Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Mr. at Togus following a brief illness. He was born in Waterbury, Conn. on June 2, 1957, a son of the late George M. and Lillian B. (Paradis) Hall.

Mr. Hall was a graduate of Wilby High School and earned a couple of Associate’s Degrees while serving in the Army.

He was a US Army veteran, serving with the Army as a career from 1975 through 1995, first as an Infantryman, then as Military Police.

After retiring from the Army, John worked as an overseas contractor. He then worked for the United States government as a desk officer overseeing construction and security for American Embassies all over the world. He has been in many foreign countries during his career.

Mr. Hall was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the Legion Riders, Patriot Riders and the Blue Knights.

John loved riding his motorcycles with his friends Perry and Bob. He was quite a comedian, just like his father. He kept everyone laughing and was the life of the party.

He was predeceased by his parents and a twin brother, James J. Hall.

Mr. Hall is survived by two children, George M. Hall of Pflugerville, Texas and Jesseca Izquierdo of Houston, Texas; his sister and best friend, Becky L. Leveille of Sidney; as well as a niece and several nephews and cousins

At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Ave., Augusta.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff at the Togus hospice department for the excellent care and comfort given to John while he was in their care.

And when he goes

to Heaven

To St Peter he will tell

One more Sergeant reporting Sir

I’ve served my time in Hell

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME.

Condolence, stories and photos may be shared through the funeral home website at: http://www.plummerfh.com.

The family requests

that donations in John’s memory be made to:

St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

501 St. Jude’s Place

Memphis, TN, 38105