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Mary Pagni Obituary
Upon graduating from Reno High School, Mary married William (Boss) Pagni on June 8, 1941, and together they moved to Carson City so they could ranch in Dayton, Nevada.
In 1944, Boss and Mary moved to Pleasant Valley, Nevada so Bill could help his father and brothers farm the Pagni Ranch.
In the early ‘50s Mary started a career as a floral designer with Cannons and then with Orchid Florist as their main designer. In 1958 she ran Orchid Florist on "B" Street in Sparks. In the early ‘60s Mary started working for Western Florist where her specialty was weddings. She retired from Western Florist in 1981, so her and Boss could enjoy their "Golden Years" together. During her employment as a floral designer, Mary also worked as a waitress and hostess at the family run Italian restaurant known as the "Club Jubilee" until the Pagni Ranch and Club Jubilee were sold in 1982.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband Bill (Boss), mother Leontina Mattucci, father Nello Colombini, stepfather Adam Mattucci, brother Fred Colombini, and sister Eva McAlpin.
Mary was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by daughters Darleen Galleron (Dave), Diane Bugica (Gary) and Donna Becker (Gary); grandchildren David Galleron, Dennis Galleron, Tony Bugica, Dino Bugica and Cristin Becker Olson; great-grandchildren Meghan Galleron Beckman, Christopher Galleron, Madison Galleron, Austin Galleron, Morgan Bugica, Mateo Bugica, Valentino Bugica, Dalia Bugica and Loucious Olson and brother Angelo Mattucci.
A Mass and celebration of Mary's life will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Community 5650 Vista Blvd, Sparks, Nevada.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made "In memory of Mary Pagni" to The Alzheimer's Association-Northern Nevada, 1301 Cordone Ave., Reno, NV 89502. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funeral Home of Reno.
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Jeanette Landa
December 28, 2010
December 26, 2010
To the family of dear Mary: She was a sweet and wonderful friend. So helpful in everything she was involved. I have many fond memories. She was loved by everyone she met. My sympathy and love, Jeanette Landa
John & Pamela Pagni
December 16, 2010
Dear Cousins; Darlene, Diane and Donna, I was saddened to learn of your mom's passing. Willy and Mary and your family were very good to me when I was a youngster, I think of those times often. Our condolences.
Irene Beamer (Smith)
December 14, 2010
My family has so many beautiful memories growing up next door to Bill and Mary. Diane, Darlene and Donna. We had such fun dinners and time with all of you. Everytime I drive by the ranches I remember such fond memories. My deepest condolences to all of you.
Lynne Allred
December 13, 2010
Shanen and I have so many fond memories of Mary and Boss when they lived at the ranch. We will miss her. Blessings to Donna, Darleen and Diane.
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Loretta & Gene Curti
December 13, 2010
Darlene,Diane,Donna & Families-So sorry to hear your Mom passed away. She worked so hard and was a good person. Lots of special memories of better days. Our deepest sympaties to all of you and your families.
December 13, 2010
Mary you will be greatly missed. Laura and I will always cherish the fond memories of coming up to Reno with Grams and Papa and staying with you. You were the one person that could always bring a smile to my grams face (Dena Corda). We love you and will miss you.
Laura and Tricia Bender (Lodi, Ca.)
BRY
December 12, 2010
Deepest condolences to the family, May you truly be comforted during this time of loss and thereafter (2Cor 1:3&4)
Darleen Galleron
December 12, 2010
Mom you will be greatly missed and we loved you very much and you will always be with us in our hearts and memory. Love Darleen
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