ALBERT F. PAOLINO, Ph.D., age 96, Clinical Psychologist, beloved husband for 61 years of Rosetta (nee Bastulli); loving father of Albert Z. (wife Katherine), Renee Paolino (husband Rick Gibson) and Andrea Paolino (husband Mark Burkhardt); devoted Pop Pop of Alex Paolino-Gibson (partner Jason Glombicki), Vincent Burkhardt, Valerie Paolino and Cora Paolino; cherished son of the late Luigi and Rose (nee Manilla); dearest brother of Mario (wife Carol) and the late Arthur (wife Lee, deceased), Anthony (wife Jennie, deceased), Raymond (wife Marie, deceased) and Irene Scherzo (husband Albert, deceased); dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle of many. WW II U.S. Army-Air Corps Veteran.
Al was born on December 14, 1921 in Kearny, New Jersey and passed away on January 28, 2018. He was a resident of Cleveland Heights for 53 years and a member of Holy Rosary Church for 60 years. Al graduated from Kearny High School, Rutgers University and received his Ph.D. from Western Reserve University. He was the Chief Psychologist at Cleveland Psychiatric Institute between 1962 and 1982. Al was Consultant to the Catholic Diocesan Marriage Tribunal with the Diocese of Cleveland, Consultant to the Validation Training Institute, and the Consultant in Psychology at the Guest House Sanitarium in Lake Orion, Michigan from 1963 to 1967. He was a member of the American Psychological Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science and Cleveland Academy of Consulting Psychologists. Al was an avid reader, loved fixing things, enjoyed walking and was a Cleveland sports and Cavs fan. He loved being with his family and celebrating family birthdays. Al will be remembered most as a patient, gentle, kind-hearted and funny man. He was brilliant, likable, very wise and gave good advice. Al will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Al to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine at 21281 Chardon Rd, Euclid, OH 44117.
Relatives and friends are requested to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 2, 2018 at 9:30 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 12021 Mayfield Road Cleveland, Ohio 44106 with Military Honors to follow. Cremation following by DeJohn Crematory. Private burial will take place at Lake View Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Albert at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) THURSDAY 2-4 and 5-8 PM. 
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Gibson Family
To all the Paolino family, it’s been such a pleasure getting to know your father/husband/grandfather over these many years. He will be fondly remembered. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Love,
Mike, Marlies and Michael
Rochelle St.Clair
My deepest condolences to the Paolino Family. I grew to know and love “Dad” (as I called him) over the years. He was one of my 1st clients when I started my business. He was such a positive and vibrant person. I enjoyed going there for blood draws. He and Mrs. P, “mom”, became my extended family. What a blessing to have him as long as we did. I will keep you all in prayer. I will ask for God to provide comfort and peace.
Lots of love.
Char l es paolino
You will be missed and always were a special uncle ….alw as us looked up to you…..did not spend to much th I me with you in the later years….but always new that special place w ass there in my soul…..Chuck
Tim Kehres
Dr. Paolino, I will always remember you fondly. You were always a patient and caring man! A role model for me, though I doubt you ever knew it. I have so many memories of you. It seems like just yesterday I was visiting, and watching you train your cat. I am a better man for knowing you!
Jeanine Ertel
Dear Andrea and family, prayers to you all, we are so sorry for this loss.
Donna Burman
Dear Andrea and family,
John and I am so sad to hear that your dad has passed away. I know you have dreaded the inevitability of this day for a long time. I have had a soft spot in my heart for your parents since I first met them. Who wouldn’t love them. John had a really weird dream the other night and I said to him, “Maybe I should call Andrea and have her ask her dad about it .” That skill I think he had, or did I imagine that, I always found fascinating. My heart goes out to all of your family. Not all families are as close as yours and I know you will all be devastated. Hugs to you, Renee, and your Mom plus Mark and Valerie, and Vincent. May you all know peace.
Joe & Zahydie Annandono
To Rosetta and all the Paolino family, our deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Al is finally resting in peace. We will miss not being able to visit with him when we go back to Cleveland. He was a very dear family member who will not be forgotten. You are all in our prayers.
The Annandonos from San Diego
Harvey L. Sterns
Al was a great supporter and board member of the Validation Training Institute.
Visiting with him and Rosetta was a delight as part of our meetings. He was thoughtful, kind, and a good problem solver. He had my greatest respect.
Harvey L. Sterns, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Director, Institute for Life-Span Development & Gerontology
The University of Akron
Donald Freedheim, PhD, Professor Emeritus, CWRU
Al was a devoted psychologist to clients and a treasured colleague of many years. Condolences to his warm and loving family.
Barry S. Brown
I had the great good fortune, as a graduate student in psychology, to work with Al. From him I learned how to be a better psychologist. Much more importantly, I learned from Al how to be a better person.
Condolences to Al’s family.
Laura Mueller
My condolences to Andrea and family. So sorry for your loss. All our love to everyone in this difficult time.
Laura Mueller and Steve Kroll