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Donald Pagano Obituary
96 passed away with his family by his side on February 8, 2019 in Ukiah, ca. Donald was born to Anthony and Romainia (Golding) Pagano in Helper, Utah. Donald joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and served in WWII for 39 months in the South Pacific. When Donald returned, he met and married the love of his life Katheryn (De Bernard) Pagano and they were happily married for 68 years until her passing. Donald worked for the Santa Fe Railroad company for 30 years. Donald was a well-known painter. He loved painting every day and said painting was his secret to longevity. One of his accomplishments was his ability to paint everyday until the day he passed away.
Donald is survived by his daughter Cheryl Currey, daughter in law Chantal Lamers Currey, Grandson Sean P. Currey, Great-grandson Archer M. Currey and great- granddaughter Darby M. Currey.
Donald Had an artist feeling for the natural color of a landscape. His greatest pleasure is painting on location where he captures the light and shadows of nature at its best. Donald had studied and painted in numerous workshops with nationally known artists. In 1981, Donald painted throughout China. It was in China that he developed a strong desire for watercolor painting. He had numerous showings and has won several awards in juried shows.
There will be a Memorial Mass at St. Marys of the Angels Catholic Church, in Ukiah, Ca on Saturday March 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
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Giuliana Brunner
May 24, 2022
oh Don how your creative kind spirit touched so many - may you be gazing in amazement on how loved you are as that lasts forever - - - one of my treasured gifts from you is a small black and white sketch of the family cabin think it was in SLC - it's in a spot I see everyday!!!
Kristin Weiler
May 23, 2022
I just found this and wanted to Celebrate art I inherited
My grandparents commissioned his work for their dining room and now I get to enjoy his talent signed and personal letter still attached to the back
Cindy Bettinelli
February 11, 2022
I am so impressed by his art I am lucky to own his painting of Long horn cattle condolences . What a rich life he led
Giuliana
February 12, 2020
Hey Don - I still talk to you especially when am near one of the several incredibly meaningful pieces of art from you - one of the most special is the black white one - small of the homestead, I think it was in SLC - - - you will never be forgotten my dear sweet man!
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Cindy Bettinelli
February 19, 2019
I will Enjoy your painting everyday I never met you but can see your soul in your work I know your painting beautiful sunrise and sunset's Condolences to your family and THANKYOU
February 19, 2019
Gerrit and I adored your dad,and loved his paintings. Gerrit purchased a few of his paintings over the years. Later in his life 2016, he so generously gave us a few of his paintings. The large one of the grand canyon, is hanging in our living room here in our new home in Washington. He was such a gentleman, we will miss him dearly.
Gerrit and Janice Van Hattem
Giuliana Brunner
February 17, 2019
You will forever live on in my heart, in your incredible paintings which I treasure and may your spirit be with Kate in peace and love always. Your kind spirit, sweetest of smiles, and phenomenal patience in describing and sharing the work when visiting is with me in remembrance always Don. With much love and beautiful memories, Giuliana.
Valerie Keehn
February 17, 2019
February 17, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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