Paul Francis Braudis, 87 of Dorchester, passed away on Friday June 19, 2026 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by family.

Born on February 20, 1939, in Boston to the late Walter and Ann (Donoghue), Paul grew up in South Boston where he was a graduate of Boston College High School, class of 1956. Paul went on to enlist in the United States Air Force where he served four years active duty. Following his discharge, he was an apprentice at the Boston Navy Yard where he started his civil service. He retired in 2001. After retirement, Paul spent several years working for Aramark at Fenway Park, home of his beloved Boston Red Sox!

Paul was a devout Catholic, attending mass faithfully until his passing and was a member of Saint Ann’s church, Saint Martin de Porres Parish, Neponset. He loved watching baseball, watching old John Wayne movies, and enjoying a good card game with an ice cold Budweiser. Friends remember him for his stories from South Boston and many travels for work and pleasure. He may best be remembered for always volunteering to taste test any of Mary Lou’s creations in the kitchen.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou (McPartlin), and his family finds peace knowing they are reunited. Beloved father of the late Susan Callahan and her husband, the late husband William of Braintree,

Paul is survived by his son Paul Braudis Jr. and his wife Beth of San Antonio, Texas, his four grandchildren Brian Braudis of Brookline, Kathleen Henry (Matthew) of Greencastle, PA, Shannon Poirier (Tyler) of Chicopee, and Meaghan Yon (Charles) of Holliston, as well as his great grandchildren Keira Henry, McKenna Henry, and William Yon.

Paul is also survived by his sister-in-law, Catherine Ann McPartlin, of Dorchester, and his brother Walter Braudis (Carol) of Riverview, FL. Paul’s love extended to his family and friends in the United States as well as across the pond in Ireland.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 29, 2026, in St. Martin de Porres Parish, (St Ann Church), 243 Neponset Street, Dorchester, at 10 o’clock. Visiting Hours, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, 2-6 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

In Lieu of flowers,donations in Paul's memory may be sent to may be sent to St. Ann Church, c/o St Martin de Porres Parish, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester MA 02122.