HELPER, UTAH-Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Bernadette Paluso, age 69, passed away on February 9, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on October 22, 1946 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Tom and Rose Scavo Perrero. She grew up in Helper, Utah, graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School, and attended the College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University. She married Tom Paluso in 1967 and they had two daughters, who were her pride and joy.
Bernadette influenced many lives during her nearly 40 years as a teacher and instructional coach at Sally Mauro Elementary, a job which she truly loved. She was a member of a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, an international women’s organization, since 1970. Bernadette was an extremely creative person who was talented at sewing, quilting and telling stories. She loved reading, road trips, shopping, playing games and anything plaid. Most of all she cherished time spent with her family, friends and much-loved pets. Wherever Bernadette went, laughter was sure to follow. Her infectious giggle and positive attitude will always be remembered by those close to her.
Bernadette is survived by her husband, Tom; daughters, Kim (Frank) Compagni and Niki (Kyle) Keller; grandchildren, Nicholas (Regina) Compagni and Katie Compagni; brother, Tom (Mary) Perrero; sister-in-law, Joann Maxton; plus numerous beloved friends, whom she thought of as sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws, Joe and Margaret Paluso; and sister-in-law, Carole Perrero.
Funeral Mass, Saturday, February 13, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Helper. Vigil service, Friday evening 7:00 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home (233 East Main Street) in Price. Family will be at the Mitchell’s Friday and Saturday one hour prior to services. Committal service Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Bernadette online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Bernadette’s name to Sally Mauro Elementary, 20 South 2nd Ave, Helper, UT 84526.
It’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember.
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