Background
Paonessa, Kenneth Joseph was born on May 8, 1957 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Joseph and Helen (Foytlin) Paonessa.
Paonessa, Kenneth Joseph was born on May 8, 1957 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Joseph and Helen (Foytlin) Paonessa.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Upsala College, 1979; Doctor of Medicine, New Jersey Medical School, 1984.
Resident, Seton Hall U., Paterson, New Jersey, 1984-1989; orthopaedic surgeon, Norwich (Connecticut) Orthopaedic Group, since 1990. Member trauma committee William Backus Hospital, Norwich, since 1994.
Sponsorship chairman Southeastern Connecticut Youth Hockey League, Norwich, 1995-1996. Fellow American Academy Orthopaedic Surgeons. Member North America Spine Society, New England Spine Study Group (secretary since 1994), Scoliosis Research Society.
Married Mary Elizabeth Juillet, December 18,1982. Children: James, Elizabeth, Robert.