It is with great sadness that the family announces Jackie’s passing. Jackie is survived by her father, Giuseppe Pagliarello, and by her sisters, Maria Pagliarello (Sean McGrath) and Rosa Pagliarello (Joe Aragona). Predeceased by her mother, Natalina Pagliarello (Falsetto). She was dearly loved and cherished by her nephews and nieces, Alexander & Elisabeth Aragona, Adam & Natalie McGrath, as well as her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jackie had a phenomenal career at CBC for 35 years. She began her career in 1987 as an associate director for English regional news. She then went on to work extensively as a director, notably for CBC Ottawa’s NewsDay and NewsDay Final. Jackie was also regularly involved with broadcasts of Hockey Night in Canada and was part of the Ottawa team that was responsible for establishing the very first Ottawa-based CBC Newsworld bureau.
Jackie spoke four languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish. She loved to travel and was part of the CBC team that broadcast the 2006 Olympic Games from Turin, Italy. She was blessed with lifelong colleagues at CBC, who are too numerous to thank individually.
Jackie will be dearly missed. Her infectious laugh, sense of humour, and ability to engage in conversation with everyone about everything wherever she went was a bright spot in many a day.
A private visitation, service and reception will be held by invitation only.
The celebration of Jackie's life will occur on Thursday, June 16th. Invited friends will be welcomed to visit at Beechwood National Memorial Centre from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow the service from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Registration for a livestreaming of the service is available above.
Donations in Jackie's name are welcomed, to the Mental Health charity of your choice or The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health www.theroyal.ca
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Donna McGrath
I was so very saddened by Jackie’s passing. We spent many happy times together…we had a lot in common : loving all things Italian, pop culture, good food, travel, bargains and many more . Jackie was an Italian girl through and through and proud of her Italian roots!
My sincere condolences to the Pagliarello family and may
Jackie rest in peace . Donna x
Benito and Maggie Furgiuele
Our deepest condolences to the entire family, Ben and I have very fond memories of Jackie
as a child. She always had a smile for everyone. Jackie will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Jackie. You will be in our hearts and prayers.
Dale Cordick
To the family my deepest sympathy to you all . She was and will never forget her the amazing times we had .
Michelle Thomas
Dear Maria and Rosa and family,
I just saw that Jackie passed in seeing your papa’s obituary. Please accept my deepest condolences.
It sounds as though she did what she was passionate about and made her mark. May Jackie rest in peace.
My very sincere condolences to all the family and friends ❤️ May you rest in peace Jackie
Xxx