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.
Digital Guestbook
Mathieu Thériault
Neil Carroll
Jackie and I knew each other for years at CBC Ottawa. She was conscientious and hard working and a lot of fun to be around. I was truly saddened to hear of her passing. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Alida Pagliarello Rose
Our Jackie a beautiful soul with fiery hair. We were so proud of her and her illustrious career.
Forever in our hearts she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sending much love and hugs to Maria and Rosa and the rest of the family.
Rest in peace hon
Alida and Ron
Paul Tarantelli
Although I never got the opportunity to meet Jackie in person, we shared many laughs over the phone. She was always so kind, so helpful, and so joyous. She was a valued colleague not only to those who she worked with in Ottawa but to us in Toronto as well. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Monica Nichele & Ram Mathilakath
While we never met Jackie, she was clearly an amazing woman who was loved and who will be dearly missed by many. May her memory forever be a blessing to all of her friends and family.
Loreto and Connie Sdao
We send our love and sincere condolences on the passing of our dear cousin Jackie. Jackie made the world a better place. May She Rest In Peace.
Lyne Marcil
Absolutely stunned by Jackie’s passing. She was such a brilliant person, incredible personality, way more competent than anybody I knew at CBC. We all wish we could’ve prevented this tragedy. My sincere condolences to the family. It was a beautiful and touching ceremony.
Val Anka & Stephen Froom
We will greatly miss Jackie on Helena Street. She is one of the many neighbours that made our street the special crew that it is. She was always so warm and we always enjoyed catching up with her at many impromptu street gatherings. We will remember her always in our hearts and will forever uphold her memory on our street. Our sincere condolences to the family. The service was beautifully done and reflected how she genuinely connected with friends and family. ✨💗
Donna McGrath
I was so very saddened to hear of Jackie’s passing. We had many good times together. Jackie was very proud of her Italian roots and we shared a love of all things Italian . May she rest in peace. Donna x
Kirsten Patterson
Condolences to family for the loss of our respected colleague. She was cherished at CBC.
Jackie, thank you for all you have done for us Camera guys throughout the years. Your smile
and infectious laugh will always stay with me. We will miss you. My condolences to the family.