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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Sheron Cooke
Louise Petitclerc
I am so sorry for your loss. Jackie was a great gal and we are all very sad that she has past. I will always remembre her laugh and loved to gab with her.
Ellen Chassé
Jackie was one of the people who made CBC a great place to be. She will be missed by a countless number of people. My very sincere condolences to her family.
Nancy Pawelek
Jackie was a dear neighbour and friend on Helena Street. My deepest sympathies to her family. Know that she was much loved on the street, and will be fondly remembered.
Alfonso and Linda Leo
We are so very very sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing. Alfonso has such fond memories of times together having fun in the ‘80s. I remember Jackie from our time at Sapper’s Bridge. Such a terrible loss. Our hearts go out to her family. She will be remembered.
Jean Brousseau
Merci Jackie pour tout ce que tu faisais pour nous caméraman xx
Condoléances à la famille
Gerry Buffett
Jackie and I started at Algonquin together back in 1984. Our paths crossed a bit after graduating but then we reconnected when we both found ourselves working at CBC on Queen St.
Someone who hadn't seen Jackie in a while asked me about her the other day and I said she was the same person we knew in college, she hadn't changed in 38 years.
Always smiling, always reaching out to touch your arm and ask, "How you doin' hon?"
I'll miss you Jackie.
Odette Alie
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille, Jackie était une très bonne collègue, elle était toujours souriante et passionnée de CBC. Elle nous manquera grandement. Mes pensées vous accompagnent en ce moment si difficile.
Tricia MacDonald
Jackie was one of the smartest and most talented professionals I have every worked with. She was a master at the art of television news and to work under her direction was a gift. To work with her was an absolute pleasure.
Heartfelt sympathies to all of Jackie’s family, friends and colleagues.
Roger Dubois
Jackie was a very solid friend and a good confident. She knew how to listen and provide some good advice to consider. It is hard to understand how somebody so full of life cut to short for the friends that knew her. Take care of us from up there. Thank you.
My deepest condolences to Jackie’s family. Although I hadn’t seen her for a few yrs I first met her when we worked HNIC Ottawa broadcasts together in 2006. She had an amazing sense of humour and we had many many laughs. Always so happy. It was hard to be in a grumpy mood around her. RIP Jackie you will be missed. ❤️