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John Pagni Obituary
John Daniel "Dan", Pagni 60, of Wethersfield, husband of Andrea Autorino Pagni, D.V.M., died peacefully Saturday November 11, 2017 at home surrounded by his family and his pets. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marilyn (Beam) Pagni and lived in Wethersfield since 1987. He was employed for twenty years at Double A Veterinary Hospital in Wethersfield. In his earlier career he owned and operated his own hair salon. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by the greatest joys of his life, his two sons, Sam and Anthony Pagni, his brother and sister-in-law, Randy & Gwen Pagni and his sister and brother-in-law, Dede and Dennis Jordan in Florida, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anthony D. and Betty (Petrini) Autorino of Farmington, his extended family, Anthony D. Autorino, Jr., Lynn and Scott English, Fred and Renee Autorino, Paul Barry, Joseph and Leslie Petrini, Lisa Petrini and many other loving nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his siblings, Jim Pagni and Kathy Ann Autorino, his mother-in-law, Carol (Ferrara) Autorino, his uncle Mark Autorino and his step-brother, Peter Petrini. Dan above all, enjoyed the love, comfort and laughter of family and friends. He had a lifelong love of the beach and all the joys the ocean. He loved fishing, riding his jet ski, boating and crabbing with his boys. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at St. Francis Oncology Group especially Dr. Alessia Donadio and nurse Kim Hull. The funeral is Wednesday November 15th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St. Wethersfield. Please assemble directly at the church. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the House of Bread, 1453 Main St. Hartford CT 06120 or the Protectors of Animals, 144 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118. For on-line expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopo.com
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January 31, 2018
Andrea,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Bobbi
November 26, 2017
Andrea and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love and prayers to you during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Jim and Susan Danyluk
Mary-Beth Dobmeier
November 15, 2017
Dear Andrea and Family,
I was so sorry to read of Dan's passing. He was taken from us far too soon.
Every time I saw Dan he made me laugh. I first met him when I worked at the bank and would see him around town after I left. He had a zest for life not easily matched by anyone else. As strong as his zest for life was, his love for you and the boys was even stronger.
Though Dan passed at a young age I can honestly say that Dan did not waste any of the time that God gave him here on this earth. I realize there will be a void in your lives not easily filled. However, the short years you had with Dan were filled with a love that could not be matched by someone who lived to be 100.
I know that Dan is with your mother and other family members who have passed before him. I can picture them all laughing and sitting on a beach.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers at this difficult time.
November 15, 2017
Andrea , I know now after 39 years of contracting that my most memorable,special and cherished project will be installing your backsplash ..You were away for a few days so it was just Dan and I . We shared every emotion possible in that short time.Although much time would sometimes pass between seeing each other, I could always count on Dan's humor and kind demeanor as though I was part of his family. Dan and I are cut from the same cloth and I will honor him daily by LOVING MY FAMILY UNCONDITIONALLY AND NEVER TAKING LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY!
MARK THE TILEMAN
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Judy Randazzo
November 15, 2017
Dr. Autorino,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May he Rest In Peace. Know that he may be gone from this life but always watching over you, the children, and all of the furry friends he helped along the way.
November 14, 2017
Hello,
I knew Dan from the high school football boosters, and always enjoyed Dan's support of the team. My condolences to your family.
Kim Consonni
November 14, 2017
Dear Anthony and Family,
Anthony, we have not known you long and in this tough time in your life, may our friendship bring you comfort. Please do not hesitate to reach out, especially during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Your friends,
James, Zachary, Diana Zahradnik and Christopher Blaine
Barbara and Chuck Robison
November 14, 2017
Andrea and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. You are in our prayers and,also, on the First Church of Old Wethersfield Prayer List.
Blessings,
Chuck and Barbara Robison
November 13, 2017
DR. ANDREA AND FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN.YOU AND YOUR FAMLY WILL BE IN MY HEART.MY TEARS IS IN MY HEART AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS.
THERESA PAOLETTA
Helaine Fortes
November 13, 2017
We would like to express our sincere condolences over Dan's passing. We are keeping your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
The Fortes Family
Helaine, Christopher and Anthony
Lisa Karangekis-Kosicki
November 13, 2017
Andrea and boys,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Karen Prado
November 13, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Dan's passing and remember him fondly from our Highcrest days.
Karen & Christian Prado
November 13, 2017
So sorry for your loss. To all who cherish Mr Pagni, my sincere condolences. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts those who mourn Isaiah 61:1,2 sustain you all during this difficult time.
Edie Brewster
November 13, 2017
Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you, Sam and Anthony. May God guide and help you through the days ahead. God Bless.
November 13, 2017
Dear Andrea,family and friends,
Your relationship with your husband will continue - it will never end.
With tears, Love, Lynn, Frank, Molly Morin
Alana, Dina & Dominic DiMarco
November 13, 2017
Andrea, Sam & Anthony- our hearts are broken for your family. We will always cherish the memories of Dan as he was generous, caring, kind & a wonderful Dad! We are so sorry for your loss!
November 13, 2017
Andrea~
We are heartbroken for you and the family.
Know that we will keep you all in our prayers.
With love,
Terri-Ann and Jim Sands
D'Esopo Funeral Chapel
November 13, 2017
Our deepest condolences on your loss. The D’Esopo Family.
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