Industry Loses Jon-Don Founder

Dominic (Nick) Paolella, a founder of Jon-Don, passed away February 17, 2022. He was 86 years old.

Paolella is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judi (nee Lininger), and their six children.

In 1978 he founded janitorial supply company Jon-Don and was a fixture at restoration industry trade shows and events ever since. He received the Ralph Bloss Humanitarian Award in 2017 at The Experience Convention and Trade Show in recognition of his kindness.

For more on Paolella’s extraordinary life, including quotes and a photo gallery, see this tribute from CMM’s sister brand Cleanfax.