Carl Gregorius Paulsen

Carl G. Paulsen, 65, of Schenectady, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Niskayuna, NY on April 10th, 1960, he was the son of the late Paul and Barbara Paulsen.

Carl’s life was defined not just by what he did, but by the community he built and the friends who loved him. A graduate of Niskayuna High School, he became a skilled carpenter whose craftsmanship helped shape the Capital Region. He took immense pride in building homes for local families and notably helped restore the historic building in Troy that now houses Brown’s Brewery. For a number of years, he also served as the Head of Buildings and Grounds at Bellevue Woman’s Hospital, where he was born.

Following the birth of his daughter Carl moved to West Leyden, NY. He brought his signature work ethic to the Nirvana Spring Water Facility and later Twin Rivers Paper Company, from which he retired in 2022. Carl will be remembered for his unwavering loyalty to the New York Mets, riding his Harley around the East Coast with friends, and his lifelong love of classic rock.

Carl was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his loving children, Benjamin Paulsen and his fiancée Brittani Pavone, and Grace Paulsen; his sisters, Kathleen Robinson and her husband John, and Donna Bold; his nieces, Marsha Shoemaker and her husband Jason, and Elizabeth Landry and her husband Travis; and his great-niece, Lauren Landry. He also leaves behind many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Calling hours will be held Thursday March 26th from 5-7 pm at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carl’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.