Paul Christopher Stanley, age 52, of Sterling, VA passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, February 25 from natural causes. 

Paul was born August 5, 1971 in Corning, NY and grew up in Osceola, PA.

He is survived by his wife; Vicki Contavespi, parents; Barbara and Vernon, and brother; Stephen. In addition Paul will be missed by his niece; Alaina (Steven) Satterly, great niece; Eliza Satterly, many aunts and cousins. 

He met his wife in 1999 at the Corning Headquarters building. They married in 2013, and lived in Sterling, VA for 23 years with their dogs. Together Vicki and Paul enjoyed many activities including tennis, baseball, music, walking, video games and they quickly fell in love with Bonaire where Paul enjoyed snorkeling, the deep blues of the Caribbean Sea, and the opportunity to swim with the dolphins. 

Paul was an integral part of the DHL eCommerce division of DHL, located in Sterling. He was named “Employee of the Year” in 2021, and “Employee of the Quarter” several times. He loved his job and his colleagues, and was a major contributor to DHL Global Mail. 

From his contagious smile to his big heart, he is and will be profoundly missed by many.

As per Paul’s wishes there will be no formal services.