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Joseph Paulino Obituary
AGE: 72 • Hillsborough
Joseph F. Paulino, 72, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 in Hillsborough, NJ. He was born and raised in Nanticoke, PA and moved to Hillsborough in 1968. Joseph graduated from Nanticoke High School Class of 1958, Kings College in Wilkes Barre, PA Class of 1962 and he later earned his Master's Degree from Trenton State College. He worked for the Metuchen Board of Education teaching from 1963-1968 and then worked for the Hillsborough Board of Education as a guidance counselor and teacher from 1968 retiring in 1999. Joseph was the first football coach at Hillsborough High School and coached the Raiders from 1968 until 1987, earning 3 State Sectional Championships. He also coached golf at the high school. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, the Jersey Shore and trips to Florida but most of all spending time with his family especially his grandchildren who he adored.
Joe was a wonderful husband, father, pop-pop, brother and friend. He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Stella; his brother, Carmine and his infant daughter, Beth Ann. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Suzanne (Gulick) Paulino; his daughter, Maribeth and her husband Dean Wickliffe of Indiana; his son, Michael Paulino of Branchburg; his sister, Rose and her husband Joe Meci of East Meadow, NY; his brothers-in-law, Robert Gulick of Tewksbury and Andrew Gulick of Kentucky; his sister-in-law, Sally Troiani of Florida; his grandchildren, Troy and Renee Wickliffe and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will begin on Monday, December 3rd at 10am in the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 US Hwy 206, Hillsborough followed by a 11am Mass of Christian Burial in Mary Mother of God Church, 157 S. Triangle Rd., Hillsborough. Burial will be in Neshanic Cemetery. Visiting will be Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Midland Adult Services, PO Box 5026, North Branch, NJ 08876.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Paulino
Sue & Michael Plan
December 25, 2012
Sue, Mary Beth, and Michael,
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He truly was a gentle giant, a special man. How blessed we all are for having known him and being a part of our lives. I know that you will find strength, comfort and solace in the warm, fond memories that you hold dear in your heart. Thinking of you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you
Chris Mineo
December 5, 2012
Coach Paulino inspired and motivated his players to be at their best both on the field and off. He will be fondly remembered as a positive influence in our lives. My sympathy to his loved ones.
December 5, 2012
To the Paulino Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Paulino's passing. I have had the pleasure of running into him over the years and everytime he would remember me with that great smile of his. I am truly saddend by this news. So sorry for your loss...
Diane Sutphin-Scopetto
Carrie Boedeker
December 4, 2012
So sorry that we could not attend the funeral yesterday but all of us at Byron Health Center have been thinking about the Paulino/Wickliffe families and praying for you.
Cary Wells-Johnson
December 3, 2012
Mrs. P, Marybeth and Michael:
My family and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. P. and please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. P. was a wonderful person who will never be forgotten.
Raider's Football - 40th Anniversary 2010
Aaron and Susan Harding
December 3, 2012
We met Joe in 2004 at (what else) a football banquet. This is our all time favorite picture of him, a giant man of honor. It is a great loss for his family and our community, our sympathy to all.
Vicky and Kevin Proehl
December 3, 2012
We were sadened to hear of Joes passing
our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, We will remember the good times we spent together, and Joes wonderful smile and good nature. Love to you, Marybeth and Michael.
Debi
December 3, 2012
He is at peace. May his wife and family find some comfort knowing how many lives he touched and made a difference in through all of the years. I graduated from HHS back in the early 80's, but still have great memories as if it were only yesterday. My thoughts, prayers, and sympathies to all. Rest in Peace, Coach Paulino.
Nancy and Hank Edwards
December 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Paulino family. Joe was a very special man, touching the lives of many at Midland School and Adult Services. His Santa presence will be deeply missed.
MaryAnn (O'Reilly) Davidson, HHS '79
December 2, 2012
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Paulino family. Mr. Paulino was a fine man; I was lucky enough to have him as my guidance counselor at HHS. Rest in Peace, Mr. Paulino; your life truly touched so many.
Rose Drabich
December 2, 2012
Dear Sue, Michael, and Marybeth. Joe was very special to me. I will miss him very much. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Love,
Rose Drabich
Tony & Sally & Boys Treonze
December 2, 2012
Sue,Marybeth and Michael;
A more wonderful and devoted teacher,coach,father and friend to so many will be hard to find.Thank you for sharing this great man with all of us.
Nancy Connor
December 2, 2012
Dear Sue, Maribeth and Mikey,
Tom and I want to express our sympathy and love to you. Your family is very special to us for many ways. JP was a life coach who exemplified unconditional love as a person and rippled through our stream of life always with open arms and a beautiful smile. We will hold all of you in prayer, lifting your hearts in a place of peace knowing JP is looking down with his beautiful loving smile.
With much love to you,
Nancy Connor and Tom Rand
Gary Pallay
December 2, 2012
Growing up across the street from HHS, for years I heard Coach Paulino!s voice bellow across the schoolyard into my yard. I couldn't wait to be a Raider and play for him. Playing for him was great. We worked hard and laughed just as hard, as there was always a well-placed, well-delivered, joke, jab, tease, etc. He fostered a strong team experience and taught us well. Thanks for the life lessons and memories Coach. RIP.
Pete Buckley
December 1, 2012
Hi I am Pete Buckley who spent much time at the Paulino house while being a friend of Joe. I played football with him and Carmen. We never did stay in touch but I am not surprised to see he had a great family life. I am sorry for your lose
Pete Buckley
Gainesville VA
Mary Mackenzie
December 1, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Fred Keiper
December 1, 2012
Sue and family Joe gave me the chance to coach football at Hillsborough High School. He taught me to be a better coach, teacher and man. RIP Coach
Tom DiMarco
December 1, 2012
So sorry Sue. He was a Giant of a man. He was always fair and a gentlemen at all times. I had so many great memories of my experiences with him and I wish your family peace and healing. He gave me a chance when others turned their back to me. I will always have those fond thoughts of him.
Kathie Pellowski
November 30, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Paulino family. Coach was my summer rec leader at Woodfern, teacher and guidance counselor at HHS and someone whose kindness, advice and friendship was never forgotten. He had such a positive impact on so many students' lives over the years; he was one of the great teachers. He will be missed by I've always felt blessed to have known him. HHS 1978
November 30, 2012
Mrs. Paulino & family: My husband Al & I are so very sorry for your lost. Mr. Paulino was my husband's football coach and our teacher in HHS in the 70's. I will always remember him in helping our daughter Kirsten in school as her guidance counselor. He was a great & caring man. Patty Severson(Grecco).
mike becker
November 30, 2012
A great neighbor, great man, and great football coach. please accept my condolences.
Grant McJunkin
November 30, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family knowing God will comfort you during this very difficult time. Joe was not only my football coach, he was a great man and mentor. He taught us so much aside from the game of football. He taught us to be men! His influence guided me through my career in the Marine Corps and more importantly through life. I am so very thankful we were able to give him a state championship in 1980 which is only a small token compared to what he gave to all of us as a coach and teacher. He will be greatly missed and will live forever in all of our hearts.
God Bless you.
Dorothy DeLuca
November 30, 2012
Sue, I am so so sorry to hear this news. You are in my prayers. Joe will be greatly missed. He was such a beautiful man. - Love and blessings
Bernadette Coyle
November 30, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Joe's passing. We at HHS admired Joe Paulino for his positive attitude and open heart. His kindness is legendary. I feel so fortunate to have counted him among my friends.
Bernadette Coyle
Bill Thompson
November 30, 2012
Sue,
I am very sad to hear that Our beloved Joe has passed. Evelyn and I will make plans to see you perhaps after Christmas. We love you and I am so thankful and blessed to have been one of Joe's disciples. Shortly after graduating from Hillsborough I had a chance to share some of the great moments and teachings of Joe with my fellow shipmates in the US Navy. I believe I had the opportunity to share them with you and Joe sometime in 1974. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus outfitted a man (Joe) to impart some very special and important instructions to young men that they would carry throughout their lives. As you know Joe made a tremendous difference in our lives and you, Sue gave him a balance of love, affection and sensitivity that paralleled his strength, determination and honor that he instilled in me. You and Joe carved out a very beautiful place in my heart forever. A place that I will cherish and visit often.
God bless you with comfort, assurance and peace.
One of your many loving sons,
Bill Thompson,
AKA Tex Thompson # 43
class of 1972
Bill "Tex" Thompson
November 30, 2012
Sue,
I am very sad to hear that Our beloved Joe has passed. Evelyn and I will make plans to see you perhaps after Christmas. We love you and I am so thankful and blessed to have been one of Joe's disciples. Shortly after graduating from Hillsborough I had a chance to share some of the great moments and teachings of Joe with my fellow shipmates in the US Navy. I believe I had the opportunity to share them with you and Joe sometime in 1974. Our Lord and Savior, Jesus outfitted a man (Joe) to impart some very special and important instructions to young men that they would carry throughout their lives. As you know Joe made a tremendous difference in our lives and you, Sue gave him a balance of love, affection and sensitivity that paralleled his strength, determination and honor that he instilled in me. You and Joe carved out a very beautiful place in my heart forever. A place that I will cherish and visit often.
God bless you with comfort, assurance and peace.
One of your many loving sons,
Bill Thompson,
AKA Tex Thompson # 43
class of 1972
November 30, 2012
Uncle Joe was an incredible man and will truly be missed!
d phillips
November 30, 2012
So sorry for your lose Mr Paulino was a very nice person and a wonderful teacher and coach
RIP Mr.Paulino
Tommy DiCorcia
November 30, 2012
Joe was a great coach and more importantly a great man. He will was selfless and pushed you to be the best you could be. I remember pulling a knucklehead move sophomore year, took down the ceiling in the locker room of the old gym, it all fell. Got my nickname Spiderman from him for that and he also said I played like 1/5 of Dave Butz from the old Red Skins. I can still hear him yelling it to Otto. He will be missed.
Our special Joe Paulino Santa <3
Charity Hoffman
November 30, 2012
Sue and family, Joe was an extremely sweet and caring man. He will be missed. May it comfort you to know that he is at peace. May God continue to comfort you at this time.
Doreen (Novi) Szeflinski
November 30, 2012
Sending my deepest condolences to Mrs. Paulino and family.
Jean Margolin
November 30, 2012
my condolences to the entire Paulino family, it was my pleasure knowing Mr. P during my student years at HHS, 1972-1976.
Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains. ~Kahlil Gibran
Eleanor Goss
November 30, 2012
Always good friends....so sorry for your loss
John Nalepka
November 30, 2012
My sympathy to Mrs Paulino and the family. RIP Coach Joe -thank your for your guidance and leadership in those ever important HHS years.
Amy (Hoffman) Oppelt
November 30, 2012
Am so sad to hear of Mr. P's passing; A kinder man would be hard to find. Much love to Mrs. P., Maribeth and her family, and Michael. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Sheerin
November 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Paulino Family at this time of loss. As a former social worker, I saw how both Joe and his wife cared for and adored their children.
November 30, 2012
Sue, please accept our sincere condolences. Joe was well liked by many friends especially all from PA and all from NJ.
Bob & Dolores McDonnell
Hillsborough, NJ
Steve Ecker
November 30, 2012
Tough when he needed to be, funny when he wanted to be, our Joe Pa will be remembered as a great coach, friend and mentor. My deepest sympathies to Coaches family! My prayers are with you all, as he will be missed.
God Bless,
Steve Ecker
Hillsborough High Class of '83
November 30, 2012
MICHAEL AND FAMILY: PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY AT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER AND HUSBAND.
I KNOW MICHAEL FROM MIDLAND SCHOOL AND HE WAS ALWAYS A DELIGHT. AGAIN, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MRS. MARJORIE SHOTYK
November 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Joe was my history teacher back in the 70's. He was a kind, gentle, thoughtful man who will be missed dearly.
Donna Palzer Liedl
Kirsten Severson
November 30, 2012
I am a second generation Raider. Mr Paulino was my dads football coach, and my guidance counselor. He was one of the main reasons I was able to graduate and was an amazing suport to me and my family. He would always ask my mom how I was doing post graduation and smile and say "Thats my girl, I knew she could do it". Having that kind of support past your high school days was amazing and something I will never forget. He will be missed!
Kellie n Jeff Ader
November 30, 2012
Words cannot express our sorrow for the entire family.
Mr P was a kind man, with a kind heart! My memories of him, growing up in the "neighborhood", will be cherished forever in my heart.
Mrs P, Bethers, Mike, and family...
Jeff and my send our deepest condolences
Love you all very much!!!! <3
Donna Easton Martin
November 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you Susie, Marybeth and Michael .Joe was a great man who touched so Many lives, he will be missed dearly...
Jane Porter Caliguari
November 30, 2012
What a wonderful man! He will be missed.
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