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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Marilyn Iafelice Lauziere
Grace Disipio
Maria and Rosa, deepest condolences to you both, and the Pagliarello/Falsetto families. Bus rides home from downtown were always more pleasant when I ran into Jackie; she was always so easy to talk to. May she rest in peace.🕊
Denise Pagliaro
Our family's deepest sympathies. Sending so much love to all of you.
Robin Saunders
Jackie was one of the kindest, gentlest souls I ever worked with at the CBC. Just hearing her name mentioned brought joy to your heart. My condolences to her family. Godspeed and ciao bella Jackie.💜🙏
Franco & Franca (Zito) Caminiti
Maria, Sean, Rosa & families,
I(we) are shocked to hear about this very sad news this morning. We had many memorable times together during our high school days at Glebe. She was such a warm, kind person with an infectious smile.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved sister Jackie. Gone way too soon. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
May she Rest In Peace.
Franca & Franco Caminiti & family
Mariangela Falsetti
Un pensiero affettuoso va alla cara Gioconda che ora è fra gli angeli e di cui ricordiamo chiaramente il bellissimo sorriso. Un forte abbraccio a tutta la sua famiglia a cui ci sentiamo vicini nel dolore, in particolar modo al papà Giuseppe , a Maria e Rosalba.
Zio Raffaele, Lella, Antonio, Giuseppe, Mara e figli.
Nathalie Bastien
Jackie avait ce pouvoir d'égayer la salle des nouvelles par son rire unique.
Elle dirigeait les moyens de production de main de maître et on pouvait s'y fier. Avec elle, on était "en business".
Nous sommes plusieurs à la pleurer et à nous dire qu'elle est partie beaucoup trop tôt pour son dernier voyage.
Merci pour tout, Jackie.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à ses proches.
Carolyn Kelso-Bell
I met Jackie back in 1984 when we studied Broadcasting at Algonquin College and for the next two years. There were many highlights from that time; fond memories of a class trip to NYC and working on school productions together. She was always a friendly face to see when I worked at CBC Ottawa. She was smart, funny and genuine. We will miss you Jackie. I hope you are in a place of light and love. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Anne-Marie Tudorache
My dear friend, my mentor, my colleague, my inspiration, my Italian adoptive mamma at CBC. Non ho parole per esprimere il significato della tua partenza l'8 giugno 2022. Il mio cuore è affondato, ma posso solo ricordare i nostri momenti esilaranti insieme. Mi mancherà parlare con te in italiano e la terapia quotidiana con te, in cui parlavamo delle nostre difficoltà lavorative quotidiane e ci sfogavamo prima di uscire di casa ogni sera. Mi mancherà parlare di gatti e ascoltare i tuoi aneddoti divertenti. Ma la tua voce rimarrà per sempre impressa nella mia memoria
I’ll stay golden and rock like you said and I guess I can only hope to see you again on the other side in 60 years and hear you say : « Ben, là!! OMG what are you doing here, look at you!! Is that a real Prada bag?» I am fortunate to have worked with you for the last 4 years and have learned so much from you.
Rest In Peace dearest and I hope they have Winners and Starbucks up there...
All my condolences to the family and those who will miss her.
Lots of love, Anne-Marie
Serge Loyer
So so sad ,Jacky was from the first time we worked together, we where friends.
At CBOT we some of the crew went for un souper between the late block.She always knew what to order!your smile is echet in my memory! Bon voyage Jackie!Serge
Words cannot express the sadness in hearing of Jackie’s passing. Have such fond memories of many great times together. We laughed so much. She made us laugh so much. Rest In Peace dear Jackie. My deepest condolences to you Maria, Rosa and your families.