John Paloian, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Paloian, Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son, Thomas Sr. and two brothers. John was born on Sept. 30, 1936 in Boston, MA. At age 7, he moved to Norwalk, CT to live with his adoptive parents, his Aunt and Uncle. John was a butcher his entire life, learning the trade from his Uncle. He was the owner of a meat market and J & J Cheesecake for a total of 30 years in Newtown. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce; sons, John Jr. of Bristol, TN, Mark and wife Maureen of Costa Mesa, CA, and Richard of Sandy Hook, CT; daughter-in-law, Suzanne; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Monday, November 5, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bristol, VA. The funeral mass will follow at 12:00 PM with Father Chris Hess officiating. The committal and inurnment service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Anne’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131. Arrangements for Mr. Paloian and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.

John Paloian, Sr.

September 30, 1936 - October 31, 2018