WALLINGFORD � Prahlad �Paul� Nirmal, 68, of Wallingford, beloved husband of Kanta Nirmal departed this life on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Paul was born on March 5, 1942 in India son of the late Ramkrishna and Chanchal Nirmal. He has been a Wallingford resident for over 40 years. He retired as an Electrical Engineer and most recently was employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant with Faulkner Physical Therapy. He was a Mason with Compass Lodge #9 in Wallingford. He enjoyed yearly trips with his wife to Aruba. Mostly he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his wife Kanta of Wallingford and his children: Mayurica �Mary� Petrosky and her husband George of Burlington, CT, and Manish Nirmal and his wife Lisette of Wallingford. He also leaves his brother, Mahendra Nirmal and his wife Hemlatta of CA, and his sister: Arvinda Shah and her husband Kirit along with his sister Sulochana Chudgar all of NJ in addition to a sister-in-law Bharti Nirmal of IL. He leaves four beloved grandchildren: Erik, Alisha, Julian, and Gabriela and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Jitendra Nirmal. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, from 4 � 7 PM at the B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. Funeral services will be private. Prahlad�s education began at a young age from books he received from Brahmkshatriya Charitable Organization. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family and will be forwarded to this organization. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.