Linda Gae Paoletti

Linda Gae Paoletti, a much loved mom, sister, grandmother, adored wife, devoted and cherished friend, and admired and inspiring community figure, passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a selfless and brave battle with Ovarian cancer. She passed on Thursday December 29th, 2022 at age 75. 

 

Linda will be in the hearts of so many whose lives were touched as they met and knew her. Born in Madison, WI, she spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in Phoenix, AZ where she met and married her husband of 50 years, Jeff Paoletti. They moved to Utah to create a home, a family and broad and deep friendships that established one of the richest of lives.

 

She will be remembered fondly for her kindness, humor, generosity, work ethic and selflessness. She founded and ran the Children’s Library at the JE Cosgriff school, now named the Linda Paoletti Library, inspiring generations of readers. She was an active community member, volunteering her time over the years with the Assistance League, the King’s English Bookstore, St Ambrose Parish, and Catholic Community Services, among many others. She was a mainstay and cherished member of the Tuesday Afternoon Coffee Group for nearly 25 years.

 

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan 8th, at 2pm at the Linda Paoletti Library in the JE Cosgriff School; 2335 Redondo Ave, Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to either the Assistance League of Salt Lake City or Utah Kids Ready to Read, or a charity of your chosing. 

 

Linda is survived by her devoted and adoring husband Jeff, her two loving sons Mark and Todd, daughter-in-law Jenn, her granddaughters Ada and Hazel, her brother Chuck Woodhouse, and dozens of lifelong friends.