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Jo-Ellen Rose Paterno

Jo-Ellen Paterno Obituary

With profound sadness, the Paterno and Murgo families will celebrate the life of Jo-Ellen Rose (Murgo) Paterno, wife of Paul Paterno and mother to Lucy, Rose, and Vincenzo Paterno; beloved daughter of Michael and Bonnie Murgo, and sister to Tara Payne, Marc Murgo, and Michael Murgo after her courageous battle with cancer. Jo-Ellen attended Pittsfield schools including Sacred Heart, Herberg Middle, and Miss Hall's School. To learn more about her legacy, visit https://www.barrettandcotter.com/obituaries/

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Mark & Debbie Lange

August 20, 2025

Dear Mike, Bonnie, Tara, Mark and Mike. Deb and I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss of Jo-Ellen and that you are in our thoughts and prayers

Mark and Debbie Lange

William Michaels

August 20, 2025

Mike, Bonnie & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jo-Ellen. May your many memories help all of you through this difficult time. Please know I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy. Bill Michaels

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