Paul Vail passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on January 23, 2014 at the age 86. Paul was born in Detroit on July 2, 1927 the son of Lewis J. and Romilda ( nee Zobl ) Vail. He graduated from University of Detroit High School. Paul had a long and fruitful career with Michigan Mutual Insurance Company. He is survived by his sister Marjorie Tobin and brother Robert. Also surviving are nieces Ellen Reid and Carole Braverman. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 27, 2014 from 12 noon until time of the funeral service at 1 pm at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. Later he will be laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.