Paul Joseph Troiano
March 19, 1945 ~ December 16, 2024
Paul Joseph Troiano, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on December 16, 2024. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the eldest son of Paul John and Katherine “Kay” Troiano.
Paul grew up in Trumbull, CT, and attended St. Michael’s College in Vermont, where he received his BBA. He later earned an MBA from Fordham University in New York. During the Vietnam War, he served in combat as a Navy helicopter pilot with the HAL-3 Seawolves. Afterward, he pursued a successful career in banking and finance.
In 1991, Paul married Susan Kintanar and relocated to Roswell, GA, in 1993. An avid golfer, he joined the Country Club of Roswell, where he built many lasting friendships. In retirement, Paul dedicated himself to serving others. As the President of the Atlanta chapter of Purple Heart Homes, he helped renovate homes for disabled veterans.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan; son, Trent Troiano; grandson, Trey Troiano; and brothers, Barry and Mark Troiano. Paul will be fondly remembered for his service and love for family and friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church, with a reception to follow on Monday, January 6, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul’s memory to Purple Heart Homes (purplehearthomesusa.org)
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Paul “PJ” Troiano was a great friend since our days in Vietnam flying UH-1B Helicopter Gunships for the U.S. Navy Seawolves in 1970.
Later we flew together in HSL-30, an Anti-Submarine Warfare squadron in Lakehurst, NewJersey.
Paul was an outstanding Naval Aviator, a stellar example of a family man, as well as a well-respected Banker and businessman.
Rest In Peace my friend after a life well-lived and service to your country with honor.
Carl Dean Nelson and Family
My name is Miguel W Melendez, but on DET 1 nick name was and still is The Mexican/the Mex.
Every so often we would need to scramble a DET to overcome the overwhelming fire power of the enemy to protect the Friendly’s on the ground .
To my knowledge we never lost a friendly who went home in a bag.
This is the tribute to the heroics of our pilots that flew with the Seawolves.
He was a thoughtful, gentle and kind soul. He will be greatly missed.
Susan and family so sorry for your loss. Paul was my friend and fellow cancer fighter. We would sometimes call each other when we were in our respective infusion chairs. He taught me to fight and I will miss him greatly. Thank you for sharing him with me. Warren Lambert
We were in HAL 3 together,became friends in Bin Thuy,and he was the PAO for the Squadron.Every day for a few months we went to the club for beer after work.A wonderful friend,then we went to different Dets.God Bless him.Mac Hinman SW 62
We should all find comfort in the thought that Paul is enjoying eternal happiness in God‘s infinite kingdom. His mind is clear, his heart is bursting with love, and his spirit knows the joy that God‘s children catch only glimpses of here on earth. His sad death is just a small piece of the big picture. I Will miss you my friend. Until we meet again,may God continue to bless you and your family. Joe Albano.
So sorry to hear about the passing away of your father, he is now in peace and he was loved. Good health in the new year to the family. Love Hilda
Paul worked for me and with me for many years. I never considered myself his boss. He was my equal because I had so much respect for his advice and the way he handled himself with our associates and clients. I never saw him show any ego and he was always fun to be around. May he rest in peace.
Paul and I were shipmates in HAL-3, Vietnam and HSL-30, Lakehurst, NJ. It was an honor and a privilege to have served with Paul. He is a good man and will be missed. John Farr
Paul was a good guy, husband, father and grandfather and a good friend. We played golf together for many years. When Paul volunteered to open a local branch for Purple Heart Homes I jumped in to help. Paul was a caring person and helping other vets was a way to give back.
Love you Brother!
Paul was a dear friend to our family. My parents introduced my husband and I to Paul and his wife, Susan. Paul was a very generous man and loved to tell military stories with my army vet husband. We had many memorable times together at each other’s homes and considered him family. RIP Paul.
Paul was a great friend. He took a genuine interest in my family, always asking about them every time I saw him. I will miss him dearly.
To my loving husband Paul (whom I fondly address as – my handsome Prince).
I wrote a private, long love letter to you, and is now under the pillow next to me. You are my rock, my best friend, and my soulmate. It is extremely hard and I cannot imagine my life without you. You have such a caring, warm and generous heart and would always brighten my day and always lift my spirits whenever I am down. You mean so much to me, and married to you for over 33 wonderful years is the best God-sent gift to me. I count our every November anniversaries – not by years alone – but all the wonderful, gentle and happy moments we have known and shared, and the dreams we have together planned that came true. I am so lucky to have shared life with you. Still with uncontrollable tears and sobbings, I just want to tell you that I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU and I LOVE YOU FOREVER. I will miss you everyday until we meet again. (your loving wife, Susan)
My brother “Skip” as he is known in our family was a very important positive influence on me growing up.He taught me to hunt,fish,trap,tie a fly and skin a muskrat; all part of our way of enjoying nature in the woods behind our house in Ct.I always tried to follow his lead,going to the same college and even becoming a military pilot.Later we enjoy many days on the golf course together.His wit and sense of humerwere priceless and never diminished even when he was not well!Love and miss you my brother until we meet again.Mark
Dearest Susan – My family and I are sorry that Paul has left us, especially you. We know Paul loves you very much and carries his love for you in heaven. Be strong and it is just natural for you to cry for him, but dry your tears away. Paul would like for you to always take care of yourself. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hoping my husband (your Tito Noli) was at the pearly gates welcoming him. Love Tita Lettie
Paul loved his Family, Country, and Golf.
He successfully met the challenges Life threw at him. A Viet Nam War Hero, later in life founded the first Purple Heart Homes Chapter in Atlanta.Paul had one of the smoothest golf swings and loved to share stories with the guys on the course.
Paul would get emotional at times when we tallked about Family and our Faith.
Paul is at peace now and sharing stories with new and old friends on a Heavenly Golf Course.
Great friend, veteran, volunteer. servied his country and continued to help through Purple Heart Home N, North Atlanta Chapter, he will be missed by all hia amily and friends. RIP my friend Bob Weyand
Paul and I were in The Seawolves together at the same time in Vietnam. We were on different detachments and therefore only acquainted through others. Paul was a highly skilled and distinguished combat pilot who flew many missions safeguarding and providing deadly and close fire support, in perilous circumstances, for the SEAL Teams, Brown Water Navy and and any other friendly forces under attack by the enemy.
It was my honor and privilege, with others, to represent the Seawolf brotherhood at Paul’s memorial service. We never leave our shipmates behind and we try to honor their legacy with our presence when they have taken their last flight. I was able to witness Paul’s legacy from getting to know Susan, his son Trent, his brother Mark and other family members and friends. He has honored the 44 Seawolves who were killed in Action with a life of dignity and service. It is the best that any of us can achieve. Fair winds and following seas Paul and Susan harvest Paul’s strength in the days ahead.
I loved Paul, he was a great friend and longtime golfing partner, I feel like a part of me is now gone, very sad.
Dan Griffin
Dear Paul,
It may be a sad moment to bid you farewell, but the joy of knowing you is greater than the pain of losing someone like you – a true gentleman, and handsome too. Thank you Paul for always being there for my sister Susan, for the love and caring you showered her and vice versa, and thank you too for the great time we all shared in Orlando, Florida, etc. My husband clearly remembers and treasures the stories you shared about your experiences as a Navy Pilot during the Vietnam War. Adieu for now. (Jojo and Cherry Kintanar Rosario)
Dear Paul;
I will always remember your warm smile, the dapper gentleman, the lifelong partner and loving husband to Susan. Thank you for your valiant military service and sharing your stories as a combat chopper pilot in Vietnam. My fellow Fordham University Grad School alum, I bid farewell to my dear brother-in-law and friend.
I knew Paul as “PJ” in Vietnam where we served together in Helicopter Attack Squadron 3. We became friends in Binh Thuy, but never flew together. He was always so cheerful and was fun to be around, a good thing in a combat zone.
After the war we reconnected via the Seawolf newsletter “Wolfgram” and exchanged emails from time to time. Paul was a man of courage and honor and we often shared our Faith on holidays with Jacqueline Lawson e-cards. Paul’s family and work with Purple Heart Homes bear witness to a life well lived. I will surely miss my periodic phone calls and holiday e-card contacts with my friend “PJ”. Our prayers will continue to be for the Peace of Christ to comfort Susan and family.
Paul – you always had a smile and a kind word and you were a great cook! I remember the dinner club we were in together, and we always looked forward to going to your house because there would always be something new and exciting to sample!
I hope Chuck was there to welcome you with open arms.
❤️
Boots
I am sorry for your loss, Susan, Trent and the entire Troiano family. I will always remember Paul for being kind, loving his family deeply and his excellent Sunday dinners. 💕
Miss you buddy!