Paternoster is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Angelo Paternoster (1919–2012), American football guard Fernando Paternoster (1903–1967), Argentine footballer and manager Henri Paternóster (1908–2007), Belgian fencer Henry Paternoster (1882–1956), Australian rules footballer Jim Paternoster (1875–1954), Australian rules footballer Letizia Paternoster (born 1999), Italian cyclist Marissa Paternoster (born 1986), American musician Matt Paternoster (1880–1962), Australian rules footballer Paola Paternoster (1935–2018), Italian retired athlete Raymond Paternoster (1952–2017), American criminologist Richard Paternoster (1802–1892), English civil servant Roger Paternoster (born 1934), Belgian field hockey player Ron Paternoster (1916–2002), Australian rules footballer Verusca Paternoster (born 1972), Italian softball player Vito Paternoster (21st century), Italian cellist