Joseph L. Pagano

Joseph L. Pagano of Milford, Pa., and formerly a lifelong resident of Port Jervis, N.Y., passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Suffern, NY. He was 90.

Son of Anthony and Lucy Marioni Pagano, he was born on Sept. 30, 1931, in Port Jervis, N.Y.

He graduated from Port Jervis High School in 1949, where he lettered in football, basketball and track. He was selected All DUSO League in 1948. After graduation Joe proudly served our country with the U.S. Marine Corp., as Sgt., from 1951-1954, during the Korean War era.

He was the owner of Joe’s Barber Shop in Port Jervis, for over 60 years, and continued to cut hair until he closed his shop at the age of 85. Joe served as a councilman for the City of Port Jervis for six years and then was elected as a legislator for the County of Orange for 16 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church in Matamoras, a member of the Tri-State Naval Ship #7241, Port Jervis, a former member of Excelsior Engine Co. #5, Port Jervis Fire Dept. a member of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks, #645, B.P.O.E. and a proud member of the Metoque Hunting Club.

Joe married Alice B. Tanner on Nov. 25, 1951, celebrating almost 70 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, at home; his sons, Timothy Pagano of Warwick, N.Y., and Paul Pagano and his wife, Melissa, of York, Pa.; his beloved grandchildren, Mark Pagano and his wife, Lindsey, Clifford Howey, USAF, Alice Mckie and her husband, Marvin, and Jason Pagano; his three great-grandchildren, Grace, Sylvia and Joseph; nephew, Robert Panuto and his wife, Jongjing; his nieces, Susan Hogan, Candace Tidd and her husband, William; his brother-in-law, Edwin Mosher; his sisters-in-law, Joan Wagner and MaryJane Tanner.

Joe was pre-deceased by his sons Mark and Anthony Pagano; his infant daughter Lisa Ann; his brother James Pagano; his sister-in-law Ann Mosher; and his brother-in-law John Tanner.

Visitation was held Oct. 12 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis, followed by Elks services. Funeral services were held Oct. 13 at the funeral home with the Rev. Joseph Manarchuck officiating, with interment following at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Port Jervis.