Thomas J. Pagliaro

Thomas J. Pagliaro obituary, Bristol, PA

Thomas J. Pagliaro

Thomas Pagliaro Obituary

Visit the Wade Funeral Home - Bristol website to view the full obituary.

Thomas J. Pagliaro passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was 93 years old. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, son of the late Albert and Anne Pagliaro, he was a Bristol resident for most of his life. Mr. Pagliaro was a United States Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Caloosahatchee deployed in the Mediterranean. After his military service, he was employed as a paper delivery driver at the Trenton Times Newspaper and worked his way up to Circulation Manager for nearly 50 years of continuous service. He loved to travel worldwide with his family, frequently visiting Bermuda, Ireland, and Italy. At home, he enjoyed teaching his sons how to maintain and repair their homes. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family, including his precious little dog, Rosie.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Joan H. Pagliaro, son; Keith R. Pagliaro, and two brothers; Albert and Robert Pagliaro, he will be sadly missed by his son; Thomas J. Pagliaro, Jr. & son-in law; Erik H. Lee, his grandchildren; Melanie Pagliaro-Buck and Jessica Pagliaro, and five great-grandchildren, his cousins; Irene Yash, Virginia and Eric Cahall, and his friend and personal assistant; Anthony Joe Mitchell.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday, January 16, 2026, 11am at St. Mark Church, Bristol Borough. Interment, private. Friends may pay respects from 10:30 until the time of Mass at St. Mark Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wade Funeral Home - Bristol

1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007

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