William "Billy" A. Paoletto, age 67 of Canton, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1957 in Canton to the late William and Bertha (Seidel) Paoletto, Sr. Billy was a graduate of Lehman High School and attended Kent State University. He was a professional caddy working the PGA Senior Tour, Nike Tour, and the LPGA Tours. He was an avid fisherman and excellent painter.

Billy is survived by his son Antonio Daniels; four brothers Andrew Paoletto, Anthony Paoletto, August Paoletto, and Joseph Paoletto; and their wives, children, and grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received at the Rossi Family Funeral Home on Thursday from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. Memorial services will begin in the funeral home at 1 p.m., with Rev. Fr. Edward Beneleit as celebrant. Inurnment to be in Forest Hill Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Billy's name, to Astoria Nursing Home- Activity Director.

"Come and Rest"

God said you were getting weary, so

He did what He thought was best,

He came and stood beside you and whispered,

"Come and Rest," You bade no one a last-farewell,

Not even a goodbye,

You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why.