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Geraldine Joseph
January 23, 2022
Dear Faith and Family,
In the 24 years that I had the privilege to work with Joe as his in-house interior designer, I came to respect and appreciate many of his attributes. Here are three that I will never forget:
Joe was a gifted visionary. Joe was a kind, gentle visionary with a deep appreciation for natural beauty, as exemplified in the many projects that he designed and developed. He could paint a beautiful and detailed picture in his head of his next project, and then he could marshal all of the resources needed and get all of the logistics done to bring the project to reality. That is a very special set of skills! It was my privilege to be a small part of his vision of how he could make the world a more beautiful place!
Joe was a great problem - solving partner: once, while working on a large house in Weston, we were sent the wrong bath tile. While sitting on the stacks of incorrect tile in the garage of the house under construction, we brainstormed how we could use the tile in the large laundry room by changing the color scheme of that particular room, and still stay on schedule. And Joe’s final words on the incorrect tile going into the laundry room, were “we made it work”!
Joe was a wonderfully collaborative partner in developing exciting ideas for whatever project we were working on. For example, on a stormy and cold winter day in 2016 we stood outside the under-construction Community Center at the Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve and planned the design of the patio blocks that would make up the patio deck around the pool. After an hour and a half, with the cold chattering our teeth, we came to an agreement on the design, and congratulated each other! It was a successful and fun moment for us both!
In addition to his personal attributes, I will always remember Joe’s passionate love of his native Italy. Joe loved telling the story of his birth in an underground cave in the Italian countryside during WWII, and I loved hearing him talk about it. Joe was proud of and loved his birth country, the beautiful countryside, the warm and generous people, and, of course, the outstanding food! Last year, we had a wonderful conversation about Stanley Tucci’s CNN special series about Italy and its food! Joe’s deep love for Italy was evident as he waxed poetic in every story he told me about his birth place. I consider myself to have been very lucky to have been the one listening to him, and I will dearly miss those times!
The only thing that he loved talking about more than Italy, was his family, and how wonderful they all were and how much each one of them meant to him!
Joe also meant a lot to me!
Dennis Coco
January 7, 2022
I was sad to hear of Joe's passing today. Just yesterday I was thinking of Joe and the good times we had working together at Data General and Prime Computer. Joe recruited me and was the main reason I left Data General to work with him at Prime. He was my mentor and was a big help for me in my career. Joe always cared about and put his friends and family first. I will miss him and know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Henry Zinno
January 4, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the family of Joe Paolini. I met Joe in the Brigham and Women's recovery room on October 29, 2020 after we both came out of our surgeries. We were roommates and we immediately hit it off and started speaking in Italian to each other. Joe was quick to give me encouragement and advice after my surgery. I kept in touch with Joe via texting and knew he was going through a rough time but did not really know how serious his condition had become............so very sad. I know Joe is looking down with his warm, friendly smile as God has a need for a man with his work ethic and vision. "Dio ti benedica" Joe until me meet again.
January 4, 2022
I was sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was three years behind me at Framingham H.S. He single-handedly raised funds to put lights up at Bowditch Field.
We lost track of each other after Jim and Jeff graduated high school. A few years ago while on a weekend in Kennebunkport I ran into him again at his Arundel project. May he Rest In Peace.
Jack Diatelevi
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Debbie Hershon
January 3, 2022
Faith and Family, my deepest condolences! It was a privilege to get to know and care for such a special person! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Carlos Oliveira
January 3, 2022
We are deeply sorry to hear about this great loss. joe was wonderful kind beautiful person we knew.
We are so sad,May you Rest In Peace. Carlos a& Teresa Oliveira
Patty Devlin-Driskel
January 3, 2022
Dear Faith and family,
Joe was an amazing force...talented, passionate and resilient. A good friend to my Devlin family, he will be greatly missed. So very sorry for your loss. Patty Devlin-Driskel
Terry Ashe
January 3, 2022
Dear Faith, Jim, Jeff, and Jason- I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Paolini. I have wonderful indelible memories of him as my little league baseball coach and family friend. He was a great coach and I learned so much beyond baseball from him. He was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Terry Ashe
SHERRY NANCE
January 3, 2022
From the first time to the last time I would ever see Joe, he would always greet me with a kiss on the cheek, a wonderful smile, and a great big hug. He always made me feel like I have known him all of my life. I always looked forward to seeing Joe and Aunt Faith when they visited North Carolina. I would like to send my most sincere condolences for his life loss. Heaven has gained a wonderful angel.
Joel S.
January 3, 2022
I am sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Ken Kimball
January 3, 2022
Joe, we met 65 years ago. We became friends in HS playing sports together. I have always valued our friendship. After college we worked together for a couple of High Tech firms and you grew into a leader. I am deeply sadnend by your passing. Your kind, upbeat, caring and focused life is something I have admired for all those years. I will miss you dearly and will continue to cherish our friendship forever. May God continue to bless you and your family. Ken Kimball
James Noonan
January 3, 2022
Our Sympathy to your Family! We feel blessed to have known Joe, and know that his legacy will live on the lives of those he loved!
Amy Putney
January 3, 2022
Jim and kids,
So sorry to hear of your Dad, I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but from the stories I´ve heard, heaven has gained an angel.
Peace and strength to you all.
Dennis Gorman
January 3, 2022
one of the nicest gentlemen we ever had the pleasure of knowing. please accept our deepest condolences Faith and family. den & fran gorman
Darlene Morrison
January 2, 2022
Jeff, Jimmy, and Jason: I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Praying for comfort and peace for all from years of happy memories. Sending hugs and prayers. Darlene
Hilary Rostas (née Joseph)
January 2, 2022
Dear Faith, Jeff and Family,
Joe was one of the most kind at heart people we have ever known. My Mom was lucky enough to be on his team. He was a true creative genius who worked so hard to develop amazing projects while supporting his team. That is rare combination to find in a boss.
There are a few people who you know are so busy that it is very hard to attend a Friday evening wedding. Faith and Joe not only came to mine, but he was one of a few people who actually asked me if I was enjoying the evening. He gave me a break from the endless table to table greeting by dancing with me thus giving me a moment to truly appreciate the event. I will be forever grateful to them both for giving me those memories. However, most importantly he was the best boss turned “family” my Mom could have ever had. My Mom is an art teacher and designer and Joe gave her that second job at a time my family really needed it. She loved working on all the projects. They had occasional high-energy conversations that can occur between 2 creative, hard-working people. However, they were always appreciated because the end result was something that led to a more perfect development. My Mom will do whatever she can to help complete Joe’s dream Maine project. I hope to volunteer my time to do anything I can to see that through. It will be a part of his extensive legacy, but the most important part is his amazing, talented and loving family. Plus, his close staff definitely chose him as “family” and he gave them the honor treating them as such. It all speaks to the supremely warm-hearted, passionate, talented, loving man he was and everyone who had the honor of knowing him will miss him.
Joe & Julia Stefanini
January 2, 2022
Dear Faith, Jimmy, Jeffrey, Jason & families, we offer our deepest condolences of your beloved husband/Dad/grandfather. Joe was all about family...and each of you made him a very happy man. We send our love, friendship and heartfelt sympathies to the entire Easter/Paolini family.
Robert Bradley
January 1, 2022
To Faith, Jeff and your brothers I'm very sad about the passing of Joe as I was a very good friend for almost 50 years and will miss him dearly......what a great guy and I have many fond memories......love to you all Bob Bradley Architect
Bob Dore
December 31, 2021
Faith: I am very sorry for your loss. Bob
Tom Stickels
December 31, 2021
Faith
His love of Family family will never be forgotten. His passion for what was right and what would make the community better lived within his work daily. Holly and I will always cherish the moments we spent privately with him and his talented team at the preserve. Please know, he ended every conversation with one phrase: “Give my love to your Family”. It’s a statement, I know Joe meant! Faith, we give you and yours our support and love. Joe will continue on within us all!
Tom & Holly Stickels.
Fred Neri
December 31, 2021
Our Sincerest Condolences to the Paolini Family. We are very grateful for Joe and his vision. We will always think of him when we are in our beautiful community and home at CACP.
Lisa Edelman
December 31, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the Paolini family. We will always be reminded of Joe while enjoying the beautiful community he created.(CACP)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa & Richard Reiter
Dan Hawtof
December 31, 2021
Johanna and I are so sorry that Joe has passed. Our condolences to the entire family. He made such a positive impact on so many - what a blessing to have been able to do that! He will be greatly missed but always remembered. We are very grateful to him and his vision, hard work, and passion to build something beautiful.
Lisa Edelman
December 31, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the Paolini family.
We will always be reminded of Joe while we enjoy his beautiful CACP.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Lisa & Richard
Karen Liljegren
December 31, 2021
Thanks for your vision at Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve Joe. We have just finished 1 year of ownership and have enjoyed many hours with family, old friends and new friends at CACP. Job well done. May you Rest In Peace. Sending Condolences to your family.
Jeff Maier
December 31, 2021
Sending condolences to the Paolini family. Joe was compassionate, thoughtful, thorough and created a wonderful community for our family and so many others to enjoy (CACP). May he rest rest in peace.
Ron Otte
December 31, 2021
It was my privilege to know Joe. My condolences go out to the family along with my prayers. May the Lord comfort you at this time and always.
Jonathan Fields
December 31, 2021
Jim, Jeff, and Jason, I’m so very sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you, my condolences to your family.
Michael Levin
December 31, 2021
To Faith and the Paolini Family,
My deepest sympathies on Joe´s passing. He was such a warm and remarkable man and a forever friend. His ability to make people feel so comfortable and close to him was a great and endearing quality. I will remember and miss him always. May his memory be for a blessing and may you find comfort in knowing how many people loved him. With heartfelt condolences, Michael Levin
Matteo Paganelli
December 31, 2021
heartfelt condolences
Kay Easter
December 30, 2021
Dear Faith and family, I am praying that God would give you comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Tom and Danielle Mullen
December 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Joe´s family and friends. It is because of his vision we are able to live our dream at our cottage at Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve. Rest In Peace Joe.
Nancy Cormier
December 30, 2021
Met Joe and Faith on Father's Day 6 years ago and became their first resident at Cape Arundel.
We know the passion he had for the development which is so beautiful he will be missed.
Nancy and John Cormier
Velma Hayes
December 30, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful, kind, loving man and will be very much missed.
Judy and Bob Simonetta
December 30, 2021
To Faith, my nephews, Jim, Jeff and Jason, and their families, We are so very sorry for your loss. We can’t put into words how deeply Joe touched our lives! We are always here for you. Sending our love and prayers.
Virginia Connolly
December 30, 2021
Dear Faith and the Paolini family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing how many people’s lives Joe touched. He was such an outstanding person. Sending you my prayers and love, Ginny Connolly
Lee Sternburg
December 30, 2021
To the Paolini family, I am so sorry to read about the passing of Joe. I hope his memory is a blessing and thinking of you all during this difficult time. Lee (Goldstein) Sternburg
Janet Weaver
December 30, 2021
So sad to hear of Joe’s passing. I am part of the landscape team at Cape Arundle Cottage Preserve. Many times over the past years I have ridden in a golf cart with Joe as we discussed work to be done or solved a problem. You could see the pride in his face as he saw his accomplishments and talked of his future visions. I learned so much from his management style. I am glad he is at peace. He will be missed, but often thought of
Ellen OConnell
December 30, 2021
Dear Faith and family
Our sincere condolences. We know how very special Joe was and how special your relationship was together. This is such sad news and such a sad loss.
Daniel Nugent
December 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences from my family to yours.
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