John L. of Mason. Beloved husband of 54 years to Barbara Paola (nee Reisert). Loving father of Dina (Jim) Schafer, Bob (Mary Jo) Paola, Mark Paola, Amy (Todd) Hall and the late Mary Susan Paola. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Brittany, Luke, Bobby, Michael, Matthew and Mia. Brother of the late Vic Paola and Catherine (Amerigo) Lanzillotta. Many nieces, nephews and friends. Passed away December 21, 2014 at the age of 77. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 29 at 12 Noon at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, where friends will be received from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Ohio. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140