Claire M. Paola

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Claire M. Paola (Farmingdale, New York), born in Queens, New York, who passed away on March 9, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Frederick M. Paola. She is survived by: her children, Fred Paola (Christine), Claire Meany (Steve), Elizabeth Foley (Gerard) and Ronald Paola (Christine); and her grandchildren, Emily, Meghan, Caitlin, Shay, Paolo, Brody and Logan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Arthur F. White Funeral Home (234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Martin of Tours RC Church (220 Central Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714). A burial will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Long Island National Cemetery (2040 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735).

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the March of Dimes https://www.marchofdimes.org.