In Remembrance: Paul F. McAlenney ’64, ’67LLB Died on April 16 2026

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Paul Francis McAlenney, of Simsbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at the age of 84. He was the son of Edward Joseph McAlenney and Jean Malone McAlenney. A lifelong resident of the greater Hartford area, Paul grew up in West Hartford and later made his home in Simsbury.

Paul attended Loomis Chaffee School and went on to attend Yale University for his undergraduate and law degrees. While at Yale, Paul was the coxswain for the heavyweight crew team for four years, which was one of the highlights of his life. He clerked for a federal judge for one year, and then joined the law firm of Day, Berry and Howard, which later became Day Pitney in Hartford, Connecticut. Paul very happily practiced law with them for 44 years and made many lasting friendships through his work.

He was a devoted member of Saint Mary’s Church in Simsbury and was actively involved in his community, serving as former president of Easter Seals Connecticut and as a member of the board of directors for FAVARH and the Montgomery Company of Connecticut and New Hampshire. Paul also served as secretary of the Simsbury Free Library.

Paul and Debra were married for 47 years and raised their two children in Simsbury, Connecticut. Throughout their marriage they were fortunate enough to travel often and spent a semester at a university in Angers, France, where they were immersed in learning the French language and culture. Paul loved his family, his bulldogs, jazz, golf, and Block Island.

Paul is survived by his loving wife, Debra McAlenney of Simsbury; his son, Ben McAlenney of Simsbury; his daughter, Chloe Blumberg and her husband, Jordan, of Simsbury; and his grandchildren, Hudson and Finley Blumberg. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward McAlenney.

There are not enough words to express the heartfelt thanks that Paul’s family feels for the people who accompanied them on this journey, especially the care partners, nurses, hospice team, special event coordinators, and front desk staff at McLean Health in Simsbury. Additionally, Paul and his family extend their gratitude to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Unit at Yale University for the opportunity to participate in their study of the drug Aducanumab, which ultimately gave them more precious time together. Paul donated his brain to this study in hopes of advancing treatment for this devastating disease.

To truly honor Paul’s memory, if you have any concerns about your cognitive health, please seek testing and treatment early. And when you are out for your next round of golf, please remember to wear a hat and sunscreen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Mary’s Church, Simsbury, or to the Yale School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Disease and Research Unit, 1 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510. Thank you, Paul, for making every day a gift.

—Submitted for the family.