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He was born in Budapest, Hungary, on April 17, 1943, to Anna and Paul Markovits and came to the United States with them in 1957. They settled in Port Jefferson, Long Island, and he graduated from Port Jefferson High School. Paul volunteered for the U.S. Army and was proud to be a decorated veteran. He graduated from Pace University (formerly Pace College) in 1972.
Paul had a 21-year career with Avon Products Inc. where he held executive positions with increasing responsibility, including group vice president of international and president of U.S. direct selling. Later he served as chairman and chief executive officer of Victoria Creations Inc., a fashion jewelry company carrying designer jewelry lines. He was also a partner in the Natural Nutrition Shoppe in Stamford. His love of running led him to compete in two New York City marathons. His passion for Southwest Indian pottery was evident to all who knew him.
Paul married Grace Fountaine on July 8, 1967, and they enjoyed 47 years of marriage. Besides his wife Grace, he is survived by his three daughters: Christine Markovits-Feenan (Brian) of Danbury; Linda Camposano (David) of Brookfield; and Diane Falls (Jason) of Mount Holly, N.C.; six grandchildren; one cousin on Long Island; and a cousin in Budapest.
The family will welcome friends and relatives from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 2900 Summer St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at St. Leo's Parish, 24 Roxbury Road.
Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Markovits’ memory to the Bennett Cancer Center, 34 Shelburne Rd., Stamford, CT 06902 or to a charity of one’s choice.
To leave an online condolence, visit the Leo P. Gallagher funeral home here.
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