Vincent John Paglioni

PAGLIONI Vincent John Paglioni, 89, of Westerville, died Tuesday early afternoon, January 27, 2009. Born February 12, 1919 in Parkersburg, W.Va. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Victoria Paglioni, of Columbus Oh. Vincent was a proud veteran of the 101st Army Airborne Infantry Division during WWII, as a Gliderman. He earned the Distinguished Unit Badge and American Service Defense Medal of Honor during campaigns in Normandy, at Bastogne, during the Battle of the Bulge, and Central Europe. He was a member of The Church of the Resurrection in New Albany, Oh. He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Carmella, sisters Anita, Vina, Regina and Millie, his brother Leo. He is survived by his brother, Ermo (Martha); sons, Lawrence (Beth), Donald, Richard (Kira), Samuel (Paula); grandchildren, Angela (Jeff), Amber (Paul) Sarah (Sean), Vincent, Nicolette, Ricky, Sofia; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Maxwell and Audrey; sister-in-law, Lorrie; along with many nieces and nephews and his many friends that will cherish and rejoice in his memory forever. Family will receive friends Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009, Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel (St. Joseph Cemetery, State Route 23). Father Jerome Rodenfels, Celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Vincent DePaul Society through Church of the Resurrection or to Holy Family Catholic Church Soup Kitchen in his memory. The Paglioni family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville, Ohio. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.