Thursday, March 31, 2011 9:18 am

Linda Rose Paolantonio, 59, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Paolantonio was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Paolantonio, Sr. and Nettie Pititto Paolantonio.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Donald Ayers; two brothers, Perry Paolantonio, Jr. and wife, Paula of Brattleboro, VT and Danny Paolantonio and wife, Susan of Lynbrook, Long Island, NY; four nephews, Perry Michael Paolantonio, Patrick Paolantonio, Danny Paolantonio, Jr. and Joey Solimano.

Memorials may be made to he Nassau Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, www.burncenterfoundation.org.

Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the family.