05/01/2026
Edmund J. Paoloni
April 29, 2026
Edmund J. Paoloni, 98 years young, of Olyphant, went to be a soldier of the Lord, on April 29. He was a prominent insurance agent, businessman, realtor and property owner in the Mid-Valley. Born and raised in Eynon, he was the son of immigrant parents, the late Geronimo and Alida Agostini Paoloni of Coccore and Sassoferrrato, Italy. He was the first in his family to graduate from high school and college.
A proud veteran of U.S. Army, he served during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea for 16 months. He used his GI bill to attend and graduate Lackawanna College in Accounting and where he met the love of his life and wife, Virginia Borick. Savvy in business and blessed in the art of salesmanship, and with the love and support from his dedicated wife, he built a successful and prosperous insurance agency for over 50 years.
Edmund was active in many organizations and affiliated with various associations. He held a fourth degree in the Knights of Columbus, Council 1095, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Italian American Club and Holy Cross Parish and held a variety of positions in those organizations. He especially enjoyed being a dance couple with his wife and as a member of the USA Dance Club where he appeared many times on the local television station. He tended to his gardens and vineyard with loving care. In recent years, he was a volunteer for Meal on Wheels and was constant donor to St. Francis of Assisi with fresh vegetables from his garden. He played in bowling leagues at Idle Hours and at his 80th birthday party he obtained a turkey while bowling with his family. He was also a regular at bocci with his friends, Attorney Steve Evers and Frank DeMatteo. The highlight of his career was when he was honored in Sassoferrato, Italy with the Premio Monte Strega in 2011 for his long-standing business career and his many affiliations with varied civic and social clubs.
His passions in life were his love and care for his family, being a hard-working man, and his garden and vineyard. His love for Italy and its culture led him to take countless trips to Italy with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren. Until his last days he kept relationships with many of his first cousins who live in Italy. Travels to Italy stimulated his sense of adventure by taking many trips to other countries in Europe, South America, and Africa. He was a kind, gentle man who loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Edmund is survived by his loving daughter, Lora Lynn, grandchildren, Alisa Pearson, (Eric), Emily, Topalanchik, Michael Lynn and Thomas Lynn, and great-grandchildren, Cole, James, and Isabelle.
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65 years, Virginia Borick Paoloni, two brothers, Walter and Nello Paoloni, and two daughters, Attorney Paula J. Fisco and Virginia Ann Paoloni.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Clarks Summit Senior Living and Hospice of the Sacred Heart during Edmund's final time.
The funeral will be Saturday, May 9, 2026, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Carlo Acutis Parish, St. Patrick’s Church, 200 Delaware Avenue, Olyphant. Rite of Committal and inurnment will follow in SS Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Peckville. All those attending Saturday’s funeral should report directly to the church.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hudak-O'Shea & Gabriel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 115 Garfield Avenue, Olyphant.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider memorial contributions to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, Dunmore.
