Frances Pagliaro

Frances Pagliaro
Frances Pagliaro, age 100, longtime resident of Orange, peacefully entered into rest in her home on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest H. Pagliaro, Sr. Frances was born in Woodbridge on October 22, 1924, daughter of the late Francis and Antoinette (Mattazaro) Martino.
She graduated from Albertus Magnus College Class of 1944 and had a 35 years long career in the New Haven Public School System. She was a math teacher at Wilbur Cross High School and became Chairman of the Math Department. Frances was very active in the Holy Infant Catholic Church parish and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid reader and led a life devoted to her family.
She is the beloved mother of Ernest H. Pagliaro, Jr. (Louellen), Elaine Pagliaro, and Ellen Maust (Gerald), proud grandmother of Joshua Pagliaro (Julie), Ernest Pagliaro III (Mary), Christopher Pagliaro (Stacey), Sara Tellerico (David), Tania Lawrence (Alex), and Jerry Maust (Jessica), and leaves fifteen cherished great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia Martino, and many nieces and nephews. Frances was predeceased by her son, Edward Pagliaro, two brothers, Kenneth and Edward Martino, and her sister, Dorothy Martino.
The Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Road, Orange on Thursday at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Peter's Cemetery in Derby.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences can be offered at www.riverviewfh.com.