Rutland- Carmen Joseph "Joe" Paladino

Joe Paladino 83, died Thursday morning October 17, 2024 after a brief illness at the Vermont Veterans Hospital in White River JCT. surrounded by his partner Linda Pockett and daughter Judith Glass.

He was born December 4, 1940 in Lawrence, MA the son of Joseph Fred Paladino & Mary (Martone) Paladino.

He was a graduate of the Central Catholic High School class of 1957 and was a member of the undefeated Football team of 1956.

Joe joined the United States Air Force and served as an intelligence specialist during the Viet Nam War, after which he enrolled in the New England Institute and earned his associates degree in applied science. He was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Massachusetts and Vermont. Joe became a casket Salesman for Boyertown Casket Company and Clarksburg Casket Company and served in this role for many years throughout Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. In 1991 he started Phoenix Urn Company which he operated until a few years prior to his passing.

His is survived by his former wife Sandy Paladino and his daughter Judith Glass both of Spring City, PA, by his two grandchildren Andrew Glass and Hanna (Glass) de Sa.

He was predeceased by his parents, his son David Palladino and his two sisters; Angela (Paladino) Caulfield, and Arlene (Paladino) Alper.

There will be no local services and a private burial will take place in Valley Forge, PA at Washington Memorial Chapel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to White River Junction VA Medical Center (Checks payable to WRJ VT VAMC) in care of White River Junction VA Medical Center for Dev & Civic Engagement/Voluntary Service (135) 215 North Main Street

White River Junction, VT 05009.Or to your local Humane Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral Home Inc.

Online condolences at www.ducharmefuneralhome.com