Lucy M. Pagano, age 96 and a life-long resident of Port Jervis, passed away Monday January 18th, 2010 at Belle Reve Nursing Home, Milford, Pa. She was born on June 2, 1913 in Port Jervis, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Calentoni Marioni. She married Anthony J. Pagano, who pre-deceased her in 1996. She was a retired presser for Little Tots, Inc., Port Jervis, NY. Lucy was a life long communicant of Most Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY and was very disappointed when the church was closed in 2007. A family statement read " Lucy was a loving Mother and Grandmother and was always there for her family. She was a great cook and loved good food and the holidays. Mom will always be remembered and loved." Lucy is survived by her 2 sons, James Pagano and his wife Lucy of Port Jervis, and Joseph Pagano and his wife Alice of Port Jervis; her grandsons Paul, Timothy, Stephen, and Brian Pagano and eight great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her four grandchildren, Lisa, Mark, Anthony and Michael Pagano and pre-deceased by her Sister Carmella Piccolo and her 2 brothers, John and Louis Marioni.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held Wednesday January 20, 2010 at 11am at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, Pa., with Rev. August Ricciardi as celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc. 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. for information,directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com