Paul Greenfield

Paul Greenfield of S. Ponte Vedra Beach FL, passed away 10/4/26. He was born 1/9/1934 in Buffalo NY to Martha and Harry Greenfield and grew up in Niagara Falls NY. Paul graduated from SUNY Cortland where he was named to Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities.

Paul met Phyllis Satz while working in Rhinebeck NY and they married shortly thereafter, settled in Poughkeepsie NY, raised a family and spent 70 wonderful years together. Paul taught in several different school districts in NY and earned his Masters degree in Developmental Reading from SUNY Albany. Paul joined the faculty of Dutchess Community College on Poughkeepsie NY where he spent the rest of his professional career as a professor.

Paul also started his own clinic, The Reading Center, helping countless children and adults with reading disabilities. Paul also served as President of Learn to Read and co-founded and presided over the Northeast 2 Year College Reading Association. In Poughkeepsie, Paul served on the Planning & Zoning board, Temple Beth El Board of Directors and was a loaned executive to the United Way. He volunteered at the National Park Service, working at Vanderbilt mansion in Hyde Park NY.

Paul and Phyllis moved to St. Augustine in 1994 and he volunteered with the National Park Service again, working at the Castillo de San Marcos for 25 years. Paul was then honored by President George W. Bush with a volunteer award for his dedication to the National Park Service. Paul also volunteered as a court mediator and with several court systems in St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam Counties. Paul also volunteered at Temple Bet Yam and his homeowners association.

Paul was an avid gardener, loved the Jacksonville Jaguars, antique cars, classical music, opera and had a penchant to travel with Phyllis as they saw much of the world.

Paul was predeceased by his wife Phyllis, his mother and father, brother Alan and sister Lois Steck and daughter Michele Miller. He is survived by his son Harry Greenfield, daughter-in-law Joyce Greenfield and his amazing grandchildren Emma and Benjamin Greenfield.