Paul J. Gulick

In childhood PJ was a joy. He was intelligent, caring, and loving. In elementary school he laughed and smiled with a beautiful, beaming smile on his face throughout the day. As he grew into middle school his love of Boy Scouts (he became an Eagle Scout) and soccer kept him surrounded by many friends. The start of high school continued on the same path with his family and friends watching him grow into a wonderful young man.
PJ’s high school years proved to be more challenging for him with teen pressures of experimenting with the use of marijuana and alcohol. It was this time when his life began to change. He managed to make it into college, but soon discovered even more avenues of self-destruction.
It was only in recent years that he was diagnosed with Bipolar Disease, but by that time the drug and alcohol addiction had a tight grip on his mind and body. Addiction is cruel, and mental illness is cruel. The combination is beyond cruel to the point of unbearable.
PJ fought to become sober for many years, but he lost that battle on March 19th, 2022. He is survived by his father (Mark Gulick), mother (Debra Gulick), brother (Erik Gulick), sister-in-law (Bree Gulick), grandmother (Joe Gulick) and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. In these later years, his friends had dwindled and time spent with family was difficult for him.
In spite of this, we remember our joyful son who was a loving and caring person. Join us in celebrating his life and sharing any stories of PJ that make you smile. Photos are also welcome on his mother’s Facebook (Debra Schram Gulick).
We will be having a celebration of life picnic to honor PJ on July 16th from 1- 4 pm. Please contact us through Facebook for location and directions.
If you are interested in Donation in PJ’s name, please consider your local addiction centers and shelters.