Paul A. Kester—of Farmingdaie on April 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Nora. Devoted father and father-in-law of the late Stephen, Michael (Beverly), Thomas (Mary), Mary Jeanne Purack (Brian), Eileen Goff (John) and Edward (Gina). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and one late grandchild. Army Korean War Veteran. Retired Captain and 32-year member of the FDNY and a five-year member of the NYPD. Arrangements entrusted to the McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home, Inc. A funeral Mass was held at St. Kilian RC Church. Interment at St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Long Island Cares (www.licares.org) or the Farmingdaie Fire Department