Susan Paoli Obituary
Susan was born in Westfield, New York on February 14, 1960 to Leon and Joan Constanzer. After graduating from Elmira Free Academy she earned her BA from Fredonia State and a Masters from Buffalo State. She worked at several not-for-profit organizations before being employed by New York State specializing in Human Resources.
Susan is preceded in death by her father Leon Constanzer. She is survived by her husband Michael of 22 years; daughters Janna Reilly (Mike) of Petaluma, California and Maggie Reilly (Matt) of Brooklyn, NY; sister Leslie Ahrens (Calvin) of Cuero, Texas; mother Joan Constanzer (Keith) of Rochester, NY; her precious grandsons Henry and Felix Tredowski, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Susan had an infectious personality that touched everyone she met. She most cherished the time she got to spend with her grandsons Henry and Felix. She loved to exercise to stay in shape and hang out at the pool with her buddies. She also loved watching sports, especially her beloved Cleveland Browns and Indians and of course the Syracuse Orange. She was happy being near the oceans and mountains, most notably the annual weeklong gatherings at the family cabin in Wellsboro, PA.
A Celebration of Susan's Life will be held March 2, 2025 from 12-2 with a reception to follow at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home on 3975 Wedgewood Lane in The Villages, FL. Another will be held on a date to be determined in Albany, NY.
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Laurie and John Snyder
February 8, 2025
We loved spending time with Mike and Sue at foyers dinners and murder mystery nights together. Sharing a pic of our Medieval Castle murder mystery players. Such fun we had !
Barbara Lapinski
January 15, 2025
Dear Mike, Janna, Maggie, Leslie and Joan,
We cannot find the words to express our severe sadness of Susie's passing.
She was a fun-loving person, and we had many good times with her. She was very brave and strong. She is pain free now and is a guardian angel for us all.
Please accept our condolences and hold your memories dear.
Love Barb & Larry Lapinski
Tina Calomino
January 12, 2025
Susan oh Susan how I miss you and our talks! We confided in each other and kept it to ourselves.
We were pool peeps, (of course that´s how we met) and we became very close friends that we would do dinners together including our husbands , which they also became friends. Also met your daughters Janna & Maggie plus your sister Leslie.
You are deeply missed, but you are now pain free and hopefully trying to keep us all in line. Miss & Love you Squirt!!
Karen Vigliante
January 12, 2025
I am so sad to hear of Susan´s passing and my deepest condolences are sent to the Paoli and Constanzer families. I will always remember our working together at NYSOTDA. Rest in peace, Susan.
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Larry Wood
January 11, 2025
I first met Susan in my exercise class and immediately knew there was something special about her. Over time we became friends and she has always had a special place in my heart that I think will never end. Though we had infrequent time together, our bond grew with correspondence by email and text. My prayers were always for her and continue to be with Mike even now.
Lee Sapienza
January 11, 2025
I will always remember Susan´s bright smile and infectious personality- she was a light to all of us who were her colleagues- even when she battled cancer- my deepest sympathy to Mike and her family
Glenn and Bonnie Millis
January 11, 2025
Dear Mike and daughters , we are so terribly sad by Susie's passing . She fought so hard and was able to enjoy many years . Was a sweet woman. So many laughs and fun times at Barb and Larry's .. wow !! That will be our memory of her . Try to smile as you keep her close to your heart . You were blessed with that sweet Valentine.
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