Nancy Lou Pagano

1955 - 2021

Pagano, Nancy Lou, - 66, of Egg Harbor Township, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2021. She was born in Somers Point, NJ on February 26, 1955. Nancy grew up in Egg Harbor Township on Pagano Farm and graduated from Absegami-Oakcrest with the class of 1973. Nancy worked many years in the banking industry until her retirement from First National Bank of Absecon. After her retirement, she found enjoyment working with the NJ Mental Health Association. She loved spending time with the clients and helping them through their journeys. Nancy loved spending time with her family. Especially her children and grandchildren, whom she loved and adored. She dedicated her life to her children and would do anything to make sure they were ok and taken care of. She became fondly known as "Mom Mom" to all of the bonus children she gained over the years and she loved them as if they were her own. In her free time, she loved spending time with her best friend Emma and baby sister, Lisa. Those who knew Nancy saw how fiercely she loved with all of her heart and soul. Nancy will be missed by all those who loved her. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas & Lillian Pagano; her son, Christopher E. Dempsey, Sr.; and her granddaughter, Natalie N. Dempsey. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Dempsey-Mangeruga; Grandchildren, Taylor Sicurella (Michael), Jesus Dempsey, Noah Mangeruga, Brendon Futrell, Christopher Dempsey, Jr. & Joe Joe Mangeruga; her siblings, Joseph (Linda) Pagano, Thomas (Johanna) Pagano, Rita Pagano, Robert Pagano & Lisa (Edward) Crouse; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 11AM-1PM on Friday, November 12 2021 at Parsels Funeral Home in Absecon, NJ. A service will immediately follow at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilda's Club South Jersey; 700 New Road, Linwood, NJ 08221 www.gildasclubsouthjersey.org. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.