Paul M. Gray, 49, of Parker Hollow Rd., Barneveld, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 26, 2013. Paul was born in Utica on April 15, 1964, the son of Paul D. and Donna (Hughes) Gray. He was raised and educated in Utica, and later attended MVCC. Paul was employed with the Utica School System, in custodial service, for a number of years. Prior, he had been employed at the Burrstone Mobil Station, as a mechanic. He was an avid sports fan, who enjoyed golf, hunting, Nascar racing, and almost every other sport. He was a real enthusiast of the Boston Bruins and the Baltimore Orioles. Paul will be missed on his hunting trips to Illinois and Ohio, and the racing in New Hampshire. Paul is survived by his parents, Paul and Donna; two sisters, Cynthia Ellis of NY Mills and Michelle Sharpe of Whitesboro; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Kathy Gray of Marcy, and Craig and Dee Gray of Deerfield; nieces and nephews, Andrew and Kristina Gray, Ronnie Ellis and his wife, Alicia, Nick and Adam Agosto, Jillian Gray, Joshua Risler, Megan Risler, Jay Paul Michael Gray, and Noah Sharpe; and a great nephew, Ronnie Ellis. He also leaves his canine children, (German Shepherds) Tyne and Havey. Memorial Services, for Paul will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Historic Old St. John's Church, Utica, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. His burial will be at the convenience of his family. There are no calling hours. His family will greet guests at the conclusion of mass. Funeral arrangements are with the Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., N. Utica.