Paul Joseph Pallante

PAUL JOSEPH PALLANTE, age 61, passed away February 19, 2026. Paul was the beloved husband for 36 years of Constance (nee Judge); loving father of Maria, Anna, and Joe; cherished son of the late Dominic and Eunice (nee Parker); cherished son-in-law of Gerald Judge (the late Marilyn); dearest brother-in-law of Stephen (Dawn) Judge, and Anthony Judge; dear cousin of Cynthia (Robert) Schwartz, Renee (Michael) Laurello, and Tonimarie (Scott) Jares; brother of Leslie Pallante, Matthew (Betsy) Pallante, Philip (Sunia) Pallante, and the late Christopher Pallante; uncle of Rachel, Angela, Alex, Parker, Dominic, and Angelina.

Born and raised in Euclid, Paul was always a loving son and brother. He embraced the strong work ethic his parents instilled in him and became a star athlete. After achieving childhood goals of winning a state championship in track and field and playing collegiate football at Toledo, Paul joined the Willowick Police Department where he proudly served and eventually obtained the rank of lieutenant. But Paul's proudest moments were those he experienced as a husband, son, and father. Whether it was coaching his kids' sports teams, surprising his wife with a new puppy, helping his children move across the country, or proudly proclaiming that his wife was smarter than he was, Paul was devoted to his family above all else. Paul was also incredibly funny, always making even difficult times feel bearable with a well-timed, and usually sarcastic, joke. Just as essential to his character, Paul always maintained his strength and bravery. From serving as a police officer for most of his life to caring for his parents toward the end of their lives, Paul never hesitated to undertake difficult tasks for people, values, and communities he cared about. And he never missed an opportunity to let his wife and kids know how much he loved them and how proud he was of them, often signing off his texts with exactly three hearts-so they would appear as large as possible when his loved ones viewed his texts.

Contributions may be made in memory of Paul to his Treasured Memories Fund to support Reserve Care, formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve, by clicking HERE.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Paul at DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4-8 PM.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio, at 10:30 AM.

Burial following at Lake View Cemetery.

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