John R. (Jack) Pauldine (87), Liverpool NY, passed away on October 30,2026 at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Oswego NY, Nov.21,1938 to the late Salvatore C. and Florence (Pero) Pauldine.
Raised in Oswego NY, Jack graduated from Oswego Catholic High School in 1956 and was a U.S. Naval Reserve member. He served 2yrs of Active Duty in the U.S. Navy onboard the USS Ingraham DD694.
Upon his discharge from the Navy, he attended Oswego State University and graduated in 1962 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He met and married the love of his life, Joan E. (Finkelstein) Pauldine at Oswego State and they were together over 62yrs, until her passing in 2022.
After graduating college, he accepted a Teaching position at Elden Elementary School, Baldwinsville NY, where he continued to teach until retiring in 1996.
Jack believed in serving the community, Schools, and Church. He was a past PTA President for 3yrs at Lanigan Elementary School in Fulton NY; was a PTA Rep. for his School several times and earned a lifetime membership for PTA. He was a Weeblo leader for the Boy Scouts in Fulton NY. He also helped to create the Fulton Youth Court program and served as Executive Director for several years. Jack along with his wife Joan, were also the leaders for several years of the Holy Family Church Youth Group in Fulton, NY. After moving to Liverpool NY, he taught 7th grade Religious Education and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. John’s Catholic Church (now, Pope John XXIII).
Jack was predeceased by his parents; brother Salvatore C. Pauldine Jr.; daughter in- law Alison Fineberg Pauldine; and his beloved wife Joan. Jack is survived by his sons David Pauldine and Damian (Carolyn) Pauldine. He is also survived by his grandchildren Marissa (Nate) Jaquith, Noah Pauldine, Samantha (Neil) Balduzzi, Donald (Cassandra) Pauldine, Brian Pauldine, Jacob Pauldine; his brother Raymond (Mary Beth) Pauldine; sisters Constance (Peter) Hoetjes, Florence (Brandon) Bellinger, Theresa (Thomas) Albanetti; five great grandchildren Declan, Logan, Gianna, Jasper, Sofi and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Friday November 6, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Pope John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 8290 Soule Rd, Liverpool NY, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. following the calling hours. Burial will at St. Peters Cemetery, Oswego NY. The arrangements are in care of Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th St. Oswego NY.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jack’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
I was a student in Mr. Pauldine’s 4th grade classroom at Elden Elementary School and he was a great teacher! I particularly remember his math lessons on multiplication. As a 10-year old, you don’t think about what your teachers do outside the classroom, but 40 years later it makes me happy to see how much he did to serve our school and his community. May his family find peace as they grieve his passing.
Sorry to see of Jack’s passing but memories of Joan and Jack sure do bring a smile to my face. Jack volunteered at St Joseph’s Hospital for 12 years and over 2500 hours. After 5 years Joan started to volunteer with him. They were such a beautiful couple and we were grateful for the time they served. They had given me a Santa face ornament one year and I place it on my tree every year and think of them. Hoping their family takes comfort in all the memories shared.