Paul R. Broadway, 76, of Parkville, MO formerly of Orland Park, Il passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at home surrounded in love by his wife and daughters. He was born August 17, 1945 in Chicago, IL to John R. and Julia T. (McDonald) Broadway.
Paul graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in Chicago. He later earned a BS in marketing from St. Joseph’s College and a MBA in business from Northern Illinois University. Paul had a long and rewarding career in the candy business. He spent the majority of his career as a marketing manager for Tootsie Roll Industries in Chicago. Some of the most popular candies he marketed were, Junior Mints, Charleston Chews and Cella’s Cherries.
Paul was very devoted to both his lord and his family. He was a long-time member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Orland Park and most recently, St. Therese Catholic Church in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, traveling, spending time with family and spending time in Kauai, Hawaii.
Family was most important to Paul. Survivors include his best friend and beloved wife, Carol (Leach) Broadway of Parkville, MO; three daughters: Amy Walsh (Jay) of Alexandrea, KY, Jodi Rectanus (Bill) of Westminster, CO and Natalie McCracken of Kansas City, MO; sister, Barbara Broadway of Wilmington, DE; brother, Donald Broadway of Lyndell, PA; and seven grandchildren: Tyler, Connor, Jessica, Kate, Chloe, Wyatt and Gemma. Preceded in death by his sister Maribeth Broadway.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 NW Highway 9, Kansas City, MO 64152. A Committal Service and urn placement will follow at the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Parkville, MO. Arrangements entrusted with the Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO. Memories of Paul and condolences may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Paul was a wonderful guy and will be missed. We meet with our Bunco sisters every month and the guys go out to dinner. We miss you guys.
Love you Paul. Now that you are at peace with the Lord know that I always loved you and remember with fondness the memories of our early years together as brother abd sister. ❤Barb
Many thoughts and prayers going out to my brother’s family and friends. He was a much loved brother, father , grandfather and uncle. Will miss him and will be keeping him in prayer. Never to be forgotten. He lives on in the lives of his daughters and his grandchildren. Miss you, love you dear Paul. ❤️🙏
Dear Carol and Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolances on the passing of Paul. I had the great pleasure of working with him as the Marketing Manager to the Cambridge Brands plant. He was a true gentleman and extremely kind person. I have fond memories of working with him and remember the delight I would hear in his voice when he spoke of you and his daughters.
He was a man of faith and I have no doubt he will be interceding for you and your family from his place in heaven.
May you take comfort in the memories of the life you built together.
With kind regards,
Paula Yetman
Paul, you’ve been a great friend. Barb and I will miss you and pray for you, Carol, Amy and Jodi.
Dear Carol and Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful man and I enjoyed his pleasantness and kind heart. I didn’t know him for very long but I truly liked him. Please accept my most sincere sympathy.
I must admit that as I write my condolences to Paul’s family and beloved wife Carol I’m crying like a baby at the loss of a friend and business associate at Tootsie Roll for 20+ years!!!!
I know that he is now in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏
Rest In Peace ☮️ my friend….RIP !!!
Paul was my older brother. I followed him through the same grade school, high school and college. All through that time I was known as “Your Paul’s Brother”. I followed his coattails. He was always a better student than I. We always kept in touch and I relied on his advise all my life. I’m going to miss talking to him but now he is with his Grand Parents, his Father and Mother, and his little sister.
As we watched the video we saw an amazing man who accomplished so much. But what we noticed the most was how much he loved his family. We had the privilege to have had to celebrate any special occasions with Paul. Paul’s biggest accomplishment was his children and grandchildren. He taught them so many things. What great people. You are all in our thoughts. We love you very much.
Paul you were always a great person and friend. May you find rest and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Barb, Carol and family, I am just learning this sad news. As Maribeth’s best friend I have always held your family in the highest regard. My condolences to you all at this time. Love and peace be with you.
Most sincerely,
Chris Fennessy