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John Paolucci Obituary
John was born on December 9, 1942 in Providence, RI.
Son of Felix (deceased) and Dora, brother of Filomena and Lavinia (Louis), beloved husband of Barbara, devoted father of Matthew (wife Stephanie) and Christine (husband Michael) and loving grandfather of Joey, Max and Sarah.
He retired after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force, spent several years with Lockheed Martin and most recently with Northrop Grumman.
A memorial service celebrating John's life was held on November 8, 2008 at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, Reston, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one of John's favorite charities, SmileTrain or to a charity of choice. Condolences may be made at www.adamsgreen.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John Paolucci
Vicki & Ed Greivel
November 21, 2008
Dear Barbara and Family, We were so saddened to hear of your loss and know how much you will be missing John. You have been in our thoughts and prayers during this time of such sadness.
Raymond Lembo
November 15, 2008
We are truly sad to hear of the passing of Uncle John. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We can only think of the good times we have all shared with John, and cherrish them. He will be sadly missed by all. With love Brother-in-law Louis, Sister Lavinia, and Nephew Raymond.
Albert Patalano
November 11, 2008
I am saddened to hear of the passing of a great friend. John and I grew up in Providence, in the same neighborhood. We both attended Lasalle Academy High School and hung out together. I have wonderful memories of those times. My sincere condolences to his family.
Chris Yfantis
November 11, 2008
Mike, Christine and Mrs. Paolucci,
I was so saddened to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family through this difficult time. I was very fortunate to have met John both at Mike and Christine's wedding and a few weeks ago at Maria's christening. He was such a real and down to earth individual with a great sense of humor. He will surely be missed by his family and friends. And the thought is especially apt today as it is Veterans Day and we honor all those who have served in our nation's defense, both those who are present and those who have left us. May God Bless you John.
Grace Caballero
November 10, 2008
Filomena Paolucci
Sorry for your loss.
Sackett St. School 79'
Joe & Patricia D'Ambra
November 10, 2008
Dear Barbara, Matthew and Christina,
Pat & I are deeply sorrowful to hear of John's unexpected and sudden passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Pat & I have vivid memories of John's compassion and sense of humor. Besides growing up together as friends, playing in the Federal Hill Neighborhood, John was my attending Best Man at our New York wedding. Forty years ago Air Force Captain John Paolucci truly was a "best man" making sure that Air Force Lieutenant Joe D'Ambra made it to the church, clean shaven, spit polished and on time. Discipline and integrity were John's second nature. We will truly miss him.
Joe & Patricia D'Ambra
Nina Laurenzo
November 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Louis Lembo
November 9, 2008
Sorry for your loss
Louis and Sloane Lembo
Filomenia Paolucci
November 9, 2008
Barbara, Matthew and Christina,
Love you all. Sorry for all your losses. My prayers are with you
Aunt Bunny
Tsipi and Mike Mercurio
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We were absolutely shocked to hear about John. Such a strong, vigorous guy, it just seems impossible that something like this could happen. Our hearts and prays go out to you. Stay strong.
If there is ever anything we can do to help you in the coming months, please don't hasitate to ask.
Warmly,
Tsipi and Mike Mercurio
Gerri Nelson
November 7, 2008
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
John and Ena Wason
November 7, 2008
Dear Barbara, Matt and Stephanie, Christine and Mike, and the little ones. Each of you have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout these sad, sad days since hearing of the staggering loss of John. Such a good, intelligent and generous man; always smiling, the radiance of his personality brightened any room he was in. He will be profoundly missed, by you most of all, but also by his extended family here in the Denver area. You are loved, all of you. John and Ena Wason and family
Paul Bongiorno
November 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I miss him. I always enjoyed talking with him and seeing his smiling face at Worldgate. He loved to talk about his family. He was so proud of you all and he always had a kind word to say to keep me upbeat.
Mary Vinacco
November 6, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Barbara, Matthew, Christine and the grandchildren. I am John's only surviving Paolucci aunt and it has been very difficult for me to accept his passing. He and all of you are in my prayers.
Aunt Mary (Paolucci) Vinacco
Vicki Silver
November 5, 2008
With sincere sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in memories, friends, and family.
irene yfantis
November 5, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to you Christine, Mike, Barbara and family. Our prayers are with you.
Love George and Irene
Cynthia and Scott Ambs
November 5, 2008
With Deepest Sympathy for your Loss. May you find Peace in your Memories.
Phyllis (Paolucci) DeGiulio
November 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy to all of John's family. I have fond memories growing up with my cousin John in Providence. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael S OGrady
November 5, 2008
From Jack, Angie & Mike,
It was always a good day when we got to see and talk with John especially the children of his neighborhood. He will always be in our hearts with a special place for the memory of his kind presence.
With our prayers, we send our support to Barbara and his loving family.
John Francis Paolucci; we will miss him dearly.
vasso yfantis
November 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Richard & Lenora Ferri
November 4, 2008
To The Paolucci Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of John
Ana (& Mike) Lazos
November 4, 2008
Christine, I was so saddened to hear about your dad’s sudden passing. The few times I met him he was always so upbeat and friendly, makes me wish I had known him better. I remember the speech he made at your wedding, commenting on how excited he was to embrace his “new Greek friends & family!” He was so warm and genuine, the life of the party that day and no doubt equally full of life every other day he lived. May fond memories comfort you, Mike and your family during this difficult time.
Bill Bouie
November 4, 2008
To The Paolucci Family
We are so sorry for your loss. John was a great friend and I enjoyed his company at racquetball and seeing him at mass. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Thank you so much for sharing him with us.
Bill and Regina Bouie
Marion Patalano
November 4, 2008
We were greatly saddened to hear of my cousin, Johnny, passing away suddenly. Our condolences to his family in Virginia as well as his family in Rhode Island. (Bob & Marion Paolucci Patalano)
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