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William Joseph Paolantonio Jr.

1951 - 2014

BORN

1951

DIED

2014

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Lower Merion High School Temple University

William Paolantonio Obituary

William Joseph Paolantonio, Jr., of West Hills, CA, passed away on October 18, 2014 after a two-year battle with cancer. William was born in Bryn Mawr, PA on January 5, 1951. He attended Lower Merion High School and graduated from Temple University with a degree in Radio and Television Communications. After moving to CA, William started his career as a page at a major television studio. He worked diligently and became a prolific television Producer, Executive Producer, Writer, and Director. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; son, Michael; sister, Mariann Paolantonio; and grandson Chase. Funeral services will be private.

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Published by Main Line Media News from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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18 Entries

Dennis cahy

October 20, 2024

Billy was a true friend great sense of humor and at parties he was a nice man. Miss you Bill

Jerry lakoff

October 20, 2024

Memories of Bill Paolantonio will ever light up vividly in my mind. As bright, competent and funny as he was, he could have succeeded in any endeavor he chose, AND he succeeded in making life beautiful for others. He was an Everyman who walked with kings while maintaining the common touch.

Dennis John Cahill

October 20, 2023

Hard to. Believe he´s been gone that long that long. What a great guy and fellow Temple Grad miss you Billy

Joshua Roig

October 8, 2023

Today I was thinking of Bill; an amazing guy I held in high regard when I first started in television around 1986. Upon Googling his name, I was deeply saddened to see he had passed back in 2014. I regret not keeping up our friendship after leaving Woody Fraser Productions in 1992. He was a joy to be around. His producing partner, Earl Durham, and his wife Becky were always giving of their time and hearts. I will never forget the laughs we had, and especially our time working on crazy pilots like "Fun for the Money" and "Bamboozled." Rest in peace, my friend.

Joshua

Dennis Cahill

October 20, 2020

Dale said it all he was a nice man someone to look up too We miss the days at Temple the whole gang in the hall.great sense of humor and his impersonations he had valor.

Marsha Davidson-Goldstein

October 20, 2020

Your memory is very much alive. Rest peacefully

Howard Herman

December 14, 2014

So sorry to hear of this. He was always a joy to be around during our Temple U. years. My thoughts and prayers go to his extended family

Dennis Cahill

December 11, 2014

Becky...Billy was always a joy to be with he would make us laugh and that was a tough thing to do since all of the RTF hall people were always trying to outdo our fellow classmates in the days at TEMPLE Univ...he .. and tails of his father the Coach..I had a bout of C 15 years ago and I know what my wife went thru. I shall keep you and your family in our prayers.I had not kept in touch after he went to LA.. but everytimg I saw his name in the credits on the tube ,,I would tell me friends that Bill was a College friend of mine.. We shall miss him
God Bless Dennis John Cahill

Marsha Davidson-Goldstein

December 9, 2014

Bill was first with a joke and first to lend a helping hand. He was passionate about his work but he never took himself too seriously. A lot of my favorite memories from Temple University include Billy and the RTF crowd. He was full of life. My heart goes out to his family.

Marsha Davidson-Goldstein

December 9, 2014

No one was faster with a joke or to extend a helping hand than Bill. He was passionate about his work and he took it seriously but never himself. Some of my favorite memories at Temple University are thanks to Bill-including a wild night when we were assigned to ride a squad car for a journalism class. He made everyone feel special. He loved life. My heart goes out to his family.

Steve Korker

December 8, 2014

Genuinely warm, genuinely hilarious. Bill was an integral part of our RTF group at Temple. There wasn't anything he couldn't do or do well -- except perhaps keep in touch. But as with so many of us, life oftens gets in the way of living yet Bill was all about being filled with life. His personality would light up any room. Whether enjoying ravioli with the family in Ardmore or laughing up local politics with Uncle Jimmy in Montreal, Billy would always open his arms and his heart making you feel right at home. My thoughts are of his sister, Mariann, his wife Becky and family. Remember the joy, remember the love, remember the boy always inside our grown up friend, husband, father and brother. Save us a seat at heavens dinner table and let us all laugh together once more.

Ted Tompkins

December 8, 2014

Bill, Steve Korker and I were at times inseparable during our RTF days at Temple, and though our communications were sporadic, whenever we talked it was like we were picking up from just yesterday. He was so funny. How I enjoyed my time with him and his family. A Connecticut guy living off campus at Temple, I felt part of the family when I spent weekends at his home in Ardmore. His mom, dad and sister made me feel so welcome.
Bill's passing is such stunning news. Such a loss. A light has gone out.
My thoughts are with his family.

Charlie Pavlov

December 8, 2014

I am so deeply saddened to hear the news of Billy's passing. Although we had not kept in contact since he left for LA shortly after graduation, I will never forget the great times our tight knit RTF crew shared at Temple. He was truly a great friend..may he rest in peace and my sincerest condolences to his family.

KIP CLARKE

December 5, 2014

Bill was one of a kind. Our group of RTF'ers were very close in college and although we hadn't communicated in a few years, he has always been in my thoughts and will always be in my heart. My condolences to his family. Billy will be very missed by all.

Blessings.

Dale Greenfeld

December 5, 2014

He was the brightest bulb in the room. One of the best people I ever knew. His family in PA and Canada was very kind to me. The RTF department at Temple would have been a very different place without him. So sorry to hear he lost any battle, let alone one to cancer. To his family...your grief must be so deep. Knowing Billy, I'm certain he loved you all very deeply. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Bob Timms

December 5, 2014

Bill was an immensely creative person and probably the most successful member of our college crowd. More than anything else, I will always remember his ability to make people smile. Rest in peace, my friend. And God's comfort to the family and his many friends.

Lorena Soto

November 4, 2014

Bill you will be missed but never forgotten. I still remember when I met you & Becky how you said to me how you were going to beat the cancer & I said you were. You didn't give up, but things got harder for you. I wished they didn't. You wife always by your side & being strong. I admire her dearly. I wish miss those kisses & hugs from you. RIP Bill

Jerry Lakoff

October 30, 2014

If you went through the Lower Merion schools, you knew Bill Paolantonio. He was larger than life. Billy was voted "Most Talented," "Best Personality," and "Wittiest" individual by a jury of his peers in 1966. Quite a testament to a fabulous person.
I was forever grateful that Billy gave my sponser speech when I ran for president at Ardmore Jr. High. He had the crowd curled up in their seats from laughter. I was the beneficiary of his gift to make an impression.
This is a significant loss. His spirit forever lives on within those of us that knew him.

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