Salvatore Paonessa Obituary
We bid farewell to Salvatore Paonessa (Colonie, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 14, 2025 at the age of 87. Salvatore touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Salvatore Paonessa to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maria Costantina Rotella and Francesco Paonessa; his brother Filippo; his brothers-in-law, John Clas and William Kolber; and his grandsons, Paul and Douglas Sangalli.
He is survived by: his siblings, Annina Clas, Maria Kolber, Tommaso Paonessa (Laura), Angela Paonessa (Frank DeNucci) and Rosa Stalteri (Vince); his sister-in-law Maria Paonessa; his children, Doreen Sangalli, Maria Figliomeni (Truman Groff), Lucy Paonessa (Don Daley), Terri Tripi (Chris) and Francesco Paonessa (Caroline); his grandchildren, Melissa Sangalli, Nicholas Madelone, Dillan Madelone (Gemma) and Morgan Groff; and his great grandchild Antonio Sangalli.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
