Paul W. Fluegel, 53, of Mattapoisett passed away Sept. 28 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lois S. Cosgrove-Fluegel.

Born in New Bedford, the son of Richard A. and Margery S. (Macomber) Fluegel, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.

Paul graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School where he was awarded the honor of South Coast player of the year for baseball. He then attended Salve Regina College where he received his degree in law enforcement.

He started his career in Nashua, New Hampshire, eventually joining the Wareham Police Department where he was employed for almost 30 years.

Paul enjoyed traveling, camping and above all, skiing with friends and family. He was an extraordinary father, coach and friend, as well as an avid Red Sox and Bruins fan.

He is survived by his wife; his parents; his two children, Jacob Fluegel and Alexandra Fluegel; his two step-children, Zachary Cosgrove and Angelina Cosgrove, all of Mattapoisett; a sister, Janice White and her husband Randy of Lakeville; a brother, Steven Fluegel and his wife Susan of Wareham; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

His memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. in the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Burial will follow in Cushing Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday, Oct. 2 from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Paul's memory may be made Old Rochester Little League, P.O Box 236, Mattapoisett, MA 02739.