Paul was a recipient at the Spring Dell Center in La Plata, MD and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Plata, MD. He participated in Charles County Special Olympics. He was a graduate of McDonough High School and had attended John Hanson Middle School and Dr. Mudd Elementary School. He loved his family and friends, Elvis music, and dolphins.

Predeceased by his grandmothers Maria Teresa Ribeiro and Bella Teixeira.

Son of the living Albert R. Ribeiro and the living Sandra Marie Teixeira Ribeiro Survived by his parents; his grandfathers Amaro Ribeiro and Edward Teixeira; his beloved fiancé Terri Lynn Morris; one brother Antonio Ribeiro of Port Tobacco, MD; three sisters Michelle (Josh) Tameling of Quantico, VA, Amy Ribeiro of Bryans Road, MD, and Nadine (Joseph) Scatina of Port Tobacco, MD; two nephews Jordan McCuiston and Easton Tameling; two nieces Cora Murphy and Katlyn Tameling (his god-child). Also survived by many aunts and uncles.

Visitation: Monday, August 6, 2012 from 5-8PM with Wake Service at 7PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel (5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646). Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 10AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Plata, MD. Clergy: Fr. Robert Buchmeier. Interment: Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Dell Center (6040 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646) or Special Olympics (8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco, MD 20677) or Epilepsy Foundation (4351 Garden City Drive, Landover, MD 20785).

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Home.