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Samuel L. Paolo

1926 - 2022

Samuel L. Paolo obituary, 1926-2022, Lower Burrell, PA

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Samuel Paolo Obituary

Samuel Louis Paolo passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. He was born Jan. 31, 1926, in Vandergrift, to Dominic and Mary Concetta Paolo. He graduated from Vandergrift High School. He served in the Navy and fought in World War II. He Graduated from St. Vincent College and received his principal certificate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was a principal school administrator for the Alle-Kiski School District. Sam enjoyed playing tennis, golf and traveling. He loved dancing with his wife, Phyllis. Most of all, he loved his family, always attending numerous sporting events of his grandchildren. "Family first" he would say. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott, in 1970; and first wife, Nancy, in 1990. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Phyllis Barclay Paolo, and her family; his daughters, Mary Elizabeth Maggio and Carol (Jay) Paolo Johnson; grandchildren, Damian Johnson, Dane Johnson, Drae (Ashley) Johnson, Danica Johnson, Samantha Maggio, Andrew Maggio and Jordan Maggio; great-granddaughter, Dacari Johnson, who entertained him regularly, always making him laugh and smile; stepchildren, Karen (Bruce) Oplinger, Robert (Arta) Barclay, Becky (Joseph) Mangone and Nancy (Charles) Caso; 11 step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Cindy for all her help and special care she gave our dad. Private arrangements and entombment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell by THE RUSIEWICZ FAMILY OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS, ARNOLD & LOWER BURRELL. www.RusiewiczFH.com.

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Published by Tribune Review from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2022.

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Martin Hubert JR.

October 25, 2022

Condolences to family &friends, I remember him as principal of Allegheny /Hyde Park Junior High School, and he used to allow us to play basketball in the morning before school started. Wonderful man, sorry for your loss. Marty Hubert

Joyce Barclay-Loiseau

October 21, 2022

Sincere condolences to Sam´s and Aunt Phyllis´s families at the loss of Sam. My husband, Lou, and I enjoyed visiting with them in Florida over the years. Their zest for life, love of family and friends was very evident.
Love to all,
Joyce

Joan conte

October 19, 2022

Mr Paolo was my 9th grade civics teacher and was a great teacher. He was my first teacher crush and I loved him. My sympathy to his. Family

Joan conte. ( Ekas)

October 19, 2022

I had Mr Paolo in ninth grade civics class. He was my first teacher crush and he was such a good teacher. He was dedicated to his work and his family has my sympathy. Just a little addition....he was the most handsome teacher I had

Pauletta Brown

October 18, 2022

Mr. Pablo was tough but I loved him so much. I believe I had in 9th grade but I can´t remember what subject. I had his daughter in school. My condolences to you Carol & your sweet Mother.
May he RWG until we meet again!

Todd Glenn

October 18, 2022

Sam's first wife Nancy and her family lived across the street from us on Manor Rd in New Kensington. I remember my family mourning the passing of their son Scott

Christine London Sokalski

October 18, 2022

Greatest sympathies to you and your family.

Dr. John Meighan

October 18, 2022

Mr. Paolo hired me as a teacher in 1974, but because he switched assignments, I never got to work for him, but always considered him a friend. I owe my career to him.

Tom Stovcsik

October 18, 2022

I had Mr. Paolo for 9th Civics at Parnassus Junior High School in New Kensington and enjoyed his class and his often quote " I'm from Missouri so prove (when you were challenging him)."
I also feel that he influenced my decision to become a teacher.
Rest in Eternal Peace.
Sending my deepest Sympathy to his extended family.

Judy Ann Kandel

October 18, 2022

Mr. Paolo was one of the best and nicest teachers I ever had. My sincere sympathy to all of his family.
Member of the Ken Hi class of 1960
Judy Pentek Kandel

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