Philip James Joseph Paulette Jr.

Philip James Joseph Paulette, Jr., 82, of Steubenville, Ohio, peacefully entered into his eternal reward on March 11, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1944, to the late Philip and Minnie (DeLoretta) Paulette. Philip was a 1961 Graduate of Mingo High School, where he played football.  He served his country in the Army for four years as a specialist with the 8th Division in Germany. He retired as the storeroom supervisor at the Ohio Power Co. Philip was known for his Catholic faith, devotion to family, joyful demeanor, kind-heartedness and humor. He enjoyed raising Great Danes and tending to his bonsai garden. He is survived by his ex-wife and constant friend Bonnie (Williamson) Paulette, son Justin Philip Augustine Paulette, sister Kathy Paulette, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister Carol Frey. 

Friends will be received on Sunday, March 15 at the Schuetz Funeral Home, 235 Clifton Ave., Mingo Jct., Ohio from 4 - 8pm (with a prayer service at 4pm) and again on Monday, March 16 at Blessed Sacrament Church with a viewing from 9am until the funeral mass at 10am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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