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Joseph PAGNOTTA Obituary
Joseph Edward, 86, of Westwood, NJ died quietly on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, with his children at his side. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, to Joseph and Rose Pagnotta (nee Molinari). Joseph served his country proudly in the US Army during World War II. He went on to attended college at North Carolina State, and then completed his degree at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He worked for many years as a structural engineer for Seelye Stevenson Value & Knecht in Manhattan, as well as at various other firms. He was the president of the Westwood Baseball Association when his son Joe was a kid and, after retirement, he volunteered for many years at the Pascack Valley Hospital. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Joe and his wife Pam, daughter Diane and her husband Jim, and his beloved grandchildren James and Nadine. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 30, from 2-4PM, with services immediately following at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, NJ. Donations can be made to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050, www.animalleague.org. Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting becker-funeralhome.com.
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Claudia Molinari
April 4, 2013
This is Claudia Molinari from Connecticut. I am sorry for your loss and that I never had a chance to meet. We have the same greatgrandfather Giuseppe.
Cindy McNicholl
January 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and the entire Pagnotta family. As one of Diane's friends at Ithaca College, I will always remember the special bond that Diane had with her father. Diane's face would light up when her parents came to visit or when she talked about her dad. Mr. Pagnotta's love of family and kindness were obvious in all he did. May your memories of the special times you shared keep your dad with you always. My love and prayers are with you Diane at this difficult time.
Sherri Decarlo
December 30, 2012
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you. Your dad had the sweetest smile and his face would light up when he was around his family, especially James and Nadine- he was so very proud of them and loved you all so much. I know how much he loved being a part of their lives and always was there to help out. He was a wonderful father who loved his family with his whole heart. Smart,kind,compassionate and always willing to give of himself. May the lifetime of happy memories bring you comfort .
James O'Connor
December 29, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family of Mr. Pagnotta on his passing. They lost a great man, and Brooklyn lost another grand connection to its wonderful past. I met Mr P through his son Joe, and shared a commonality: Brooklyn boys of disparate ages who enjoyed talking about the old neighborhood. I am glad he got to see his beloved baseball Giants win two World Series in the last few years and only wished his had lived to see his "Les Habitants" of Montreal win another Stanley Cup. Rest in peace, Mr P, you will be greatly missed.
December 28, 2012
Our son James became his Son-in Law when he married his daughter Diane. Jim always said that "Joe" was one of the most intellegent people he had ever met. We found him to be a kind and loving father and grandfather .He was truly a Gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed
Bill & Shirley Collis
Karen Millett-Lambie
December 28, 2012
Kind, funny patient, compassionate and dedicated to his family....
I remember Mr. Pagnotta so fondly as we spent many humor-filled times together when he visited his daughter, my college roommate, Diane. He was a brilliant man who was an amazing Dad and Grandfather. He will be missed but has left an incredible footprint in the hearts of many. It has been an honor to share many fond memories with you.
December 28, 2012
I have known Joseph Pagnotta for over 30 years, since Diane and I met at Ithaca. He was a wonderful, kind, good man who will be missed by all. All our love goes to you Diane and your family. Know that you have many people who love you and loved your dad. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. With Much Love, Jackie and Family
Trish Routt
December 28, 2012
I never had the honor of meeting this kind man but I know and love Diane and I know that he was her angel. Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of this wonderful man. He will truly be missed by all. Amen ~Trish and Bill Routt
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