John Paolino Obituary

Jay was a co-worker in the OD&E department ant Palo Verde Nuclear Plant. He was a very very dear friend who I will never forget.

I met Jay one bright day on Base and invited him to ASU where he was immediately hired as Adjunct Faculty and became a welcome addition. I will treasure my memories of this fine man. He spoke often of his beautiful family.

Jay was my boss and friend at APS. He taught me so much and kindled my passion for Organization Development, Team Building and Training. Sadly, I just learned he has passed. He was always available for a chat, advice and a job recommendation! He talked about Kris, Dana and Tish is much that we believed we knew you. Condolences to you all as the two-year anniversary is almost here. Blessings to you and yours. Karen Bower Macdonald (Glendale, AZ and now Waterford, CT).

One year....in my thoughts

Dear Dana and Family, We also miss your Father and he is on my mind. Our other fishing and hunting buddy, Lyn Taber passed away and I attended his funeral last Sunday in Sanora, Ca. I spoke and also mentioned Jay. Bob Zawacki

It's so wonderful to read all the kind words about my Dad. Thanks to all who have posted. We miss him every day!!!

It was a sincere pleasure to know Jay during his tenure at APS - we shared many meals and much conversation. He is gone way too soon! He was genuine, caring, a great instructor, and a fantastic human being who I will always remember. My thoughts and prayers to Jay's family.

While working at APS I attended many of his classes and was never disappointed.Jay was a great guy and will be missed. Bill Huaghie

JJ, you were one of the best! The world has a great loss! Thank for your support and friendship! You will be missed!

To all of JJ's family and friends (and there are many hundreds of us) my condolences and prayers for the loss of such a vibrant person. usually had lunch with JJ twice a month, and we were scheduled again for late September. He was a wonderful, caring person who will be sorely missed here and warmly welcomed in heaven.

Our love,
Patti and Gary Boles

I met JJ thru my friend Rob Wilson. The 3 of us shared a love fir our school....,.., UNC. JJ was a rabid supporter of the Bears. I will miss your friendship JJ....also, as a vet myself, I appreciate your service in Vietnam...,,, thank you brother and welcome home! RIP JJ

Dear Paolino Family: Our most sincere condolences to the children and grand children of Jay. We have known Jay for over 40 years and this includes many dinners, fishing and hunting trips, and also 4 years with him at the USAFA. He had an extended family and did so many favors for the Cadets at AFA. We also knew of his outstanding work with APL and LSI Logic. He had consulting contacts all over the world. A TRUE American. Bob & Jimmie Zawacki (Colorado Springs)

Jay I can't believe you are gone. Just talked to you several weeks ago. Glad we remained friends after APS days. Loved being around you because you always made me laugh. Jim and I will miss you bud.

Pat Nold, Carterville, Illinois

Hey, J.J. you were to young to leave us. We will miss you. Our sympathy goes to your family in this time of sorrow.

Jay was a very special person and a close friend of ours. We spent many football Saturdays watching and cheering for Notre Dame. Jay took us for target practice both in AZ and CO and we spent a lot of time trying to out-cook each other. We learned how to make sausage, pasta, and great spaghetti sauce from him. But the best times were the quiet visits and the conversations. Jay could fix anything (at least we thought so) and was always the one we went to when we needed to know how something should be done. Jay's 76th birthday would be coming up next month ... Jay, we'll miss you, dear friend. Our sincerest condolences to Chris and the girls on losing your great Dad as well as to all of his relatives and friends on losing such a great person.

So many great memories - flying at Willie, deer hunting, many quail trips, trips to Notre Dame for football weekends, and many more. Most of all we remember his commitment to the Air Force and to his family, and his pride in his grandson ready to carry on his Air Force service. We will miss him.

Howard and Nancy Hanson

Jay rest in peace my brother in arms have thought of you often since the class at APS and the talks we after class.
MSgt Lynn E. Courter USAF Ret.
Sr Substation Designer
AIA Football Crew Chief and AZFOA Hall of Fame inductee 2014
Again R.I.P your Brothers & Sisters will carry on the Mission.

I knew Jay when he worked at APS and he was a great instructor and person. Sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Virginia Sawyer
Phoenix Az

Jay and I both worked at the APS Deer Valley facility for many years. I always enjoyed talking with him because my son was going to the Air Force academy at the same time we worked for APS. He helped me get through some rough times being a USAFA mom.

Sara Rittenhouse (Payson, AZ)

I always enjoyed being in and assisting with Jay's classes. He made a tremendous impact on APS/PVNGS. A real class act. Condolences and prayers for the family.

Jay will be in our hearts forever. Here's to a life well-lived. Miss you 8

Sorry to hear of Jay's passing. We worked together and were cube neighbors a number of years. A sunnier man you will never meet. A loving dad and grandpa.

It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Jay for many years.Jay was a patriot. He was a man of great character made significant by his kindness, generosity, humility and integrity. My prayers, good wishes, and blessings go to Jay's family.

Jay was a very motivational instructor and I always enjoyed the APS classes he taught. I am so sorry for his family's loss.

What a man. I really enjoyed our time together. He was always funny and you could tell he was a genuine wonderful person. I will always remember him.
Robert Pleger
Glendale AZ

U will be truly missed. I cherish the many hours we taught and consulted together at APS-condolences to your family and Godspeed!

So sorry to hear that Jay has passed away. I enjoyed working with him many years at APS. he always came by to say hello when he was in town. Very nice man. so sorry for your loss.

Jay was such an inspiring instructor and career coach at APS. My fondest memories are the photos Jay would share after his fishing vacations. He always had great fish stories to share! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP, Jay.

Jay was a delight to work with at APS. I'm sorry for your loss.

Hey Paisan, your smiling face and wonderful wit will be sorely missed. My most sincere condolences to the family for their loss. --Marlene Everding, APS Retired