Marcos Andres Paoli

Marcos lived a life full of curiosity, laughter, and love. A true lover of music, he found joy and peace in listening to the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, Umphrey’s McGee, and Phish. Whether he was on the course playing disc golf, at the lanes bowling with friends, fishing on a quiet afternoon, or attending concerts, Marcos lived each moment with passion and gratitude. He was also deeply interested in stocks and astronomy, his inquisitive mind always searching for meaning and connection in the stars and in the world around him.

A devoted fan of the University of Oklahoma, Marcos enjoyed cheering on his team and sharing that excitement with friends and family. He had a deep appreciation for animals, good food, travel, and the beauty of time spent with loved ones. Above all, he had an extraordinary gift for showing love. Those who knew him will remember his kind nature, generous spirit, and the immeasurable size of his heart. He taught everyone he met the meaning of compassion, sincerity, and joy.

Marcos is preceded in death by his grandfather, Marcos José Paoli; grandmother, Laura Marina Paolini; grandfather, Aurelio Di Pietrantoni; great-aunt, Ligia Paolini; and his cherished fur babies, Lily and Ana.

He is survived by his loving parents, Marcos Eduardo Paoli of El Paso, Texas, and Ana Di Pietrantoni of Norman, Oklahoma; his grandmother Shelby Ruscha Paoli of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his brothers, Daniel Eduardo Paoli of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Marcello Paoli of San Antonio, Texas; his aunts Valentina Paoli Mendez and Rossana Paoli of Oklahoma City, and Marianela Di Pietrantoni of Caracas, Venezuela; his uncle Douglas Di Pietrantoni of Caracas, Venezuela; his great-uncles Ed Ruscha and wife Danna Ruscha, and Paul Ruscha of Los Angeles, California; care giver Merys Jimenes, the Angelo Lombardo family, as well as numerous extended relatives and friends who will carry his memory in their hearts forever.

A prayer service honoring Marcos’s life will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, located at 211 N Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the same location.

Marcos’s light will continue to shine through the love he shared and the lives he touched. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.