January 23, 2012
Earlier today, President Obama spoke with the late Joe Paterno's wife, Sue, and son, Jay, to offer his condolences for their family's loss. During their conversation, the President recalled fond memories of when he first met Coach Paterno and said that he and Michelle would keep the Paterno family in their prayers during this difficult time.
Barack Obama, Readout of the President's Call to Susan and Jay Paterno Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/310109