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Bartholomew “Ben” Paino, Jr.

Bartholomew “Ben” Paino, Jr.: 1954 - 2026

Mr. Bartholomew "Ben" Paino, Jr., 72, of Otto, NC, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026. He was born February 5, 1954, in Long Beach, New York, to the late Bartholomew Paino, Sr. and Angelina Tarentino Paino.

"Ben" was of the Christian faith. He worked in real estate and as a bicycle machine salesman, though he had many other adventures in life. "Ben" loved Florida, and the ocean. His grandkids all loved him, though he loved to aggravate them.

"Ben" is survived by his wife, Deborah Paino; his children, Jeffrey Paino and Jennifer Cordero (Sam); his grandchildren, Jeffrey Paino, Jr., Jonah Paino, Dean Paino, Rylyn Cordero, Arabella Cordero, and Caleb Cordero; and his great-grandchildren, Aurora Paino and Raven Paino.

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