Paul Austin

Alley

On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Paul Austin Alley, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours in San Diego, California.  He was born on July 14, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri, the oldest child of James and Patricia (Gallagher) Alley.

Paul graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Missouri in 1990.  He went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Journalism from Truman State University in 1994.  He also received his Masters of Business Administration from Saint Louis University in 2013.

While Paul never married, his family of friends he developed in California was huge.  He had an infectious smile and personality that many were drawn to.  He was creative, thoughtful and had a true passion for music.  Carpe Diem. This is how he looked at life and was his favorite quote. Each moment presented opportunity to experience his unique and amazing life in an emotional and meaningful way.

Paul is proceeded in death by his father, James Alley, and survived by his mother, Patricia (Gallagher) Alley and sister, Jennifer Alley and many other family and friends.

Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. to Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Brothers College High School , 1850 De La Salle Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141. Visitation Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.