Nicholas H. Pagani

Nicholas H. Pagani passed away peacefully with his daughters and caregiver, Brenda, by his side. He was the youngest child of seven, born on June 11, 1929 in Manchester, CT to Dante and Josephine (Allissi) Pagani. He had three brothers, Thomas, John, and Triesta and three sisters, Justina, Teresa, and Anna along with many nieces and nephews.

Nicholas served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War, where he earned Meritorious Unit Commendation, and was then stationed in Alaska from 1954 to 1957. He came home and married his sweetheart, Alice Marie Safford, on May 5, 1957. They have five children, his first born, Terry Anne, named after his two sisters born on January 1, 1960, followed by Cheryl Marie born on June 7, 1961, their third child, Dawn Naomi born January 19, 1963, their fourth child Sandra Lorraine born May 17, 1964, and then finally a boy named Mark Christopher born on August 27, 1967.
Terry, his eldest child, married Marc Violette and together have three children; Shawn, Jennifer, and Christopher and two grandkids; Nathan and Gianna. Cheryl was previously married to Manie Soares and they had two children Alicia and Manuel (who predeceased his grandfather) with four grand kids; Rylee, Dakota, Nicky, and Allie, she is currently with her partner, Mark Danforth. Dawn married Robert Scables and had one child, Nicole and two grand kids, Anthony and Abriella. Sandra married Scott Grenier and had two children, Emily and Kyle. Mark married Sandie Holland and they had a son Mark Nicholas and Sandie had her children, Matthew, Michael, Michelle and Mary; they also have nine grandkids, Hannah, Maddie, Jaxson, Beckett, Ryan, Anna, Owen, Alanna, and Abigail. Nick worked at Vic's pizza for over 20 years and retired from the United Postal Service. He belonged to all the social clubs in Manchester, was a lifetime member and past commander of the VFW, and worked as a bartender at the Washington Social Club for many years. Nick loved to be around people, especially to socialize, play cards or watch sports at the local bar. He especially loved the Yankees, New York Giants, Whalers Hockey team and his all-time favorite, Uconn Womens Basketball Team. Nick loved playing baseball as a young man. We took several family vacations to Cape Cod and to Florida and he often came with his buddies to visit his kids at the campgrounds. The family would like to give special thanks to the following: Mary and Bob, who were not only his landlords but also good friends who helped to watch over him. Best friends who Nick thought of as family, Peter and Luisa, who came weekly to bring Dad his favorite foods, Italian music, homemade goodies, and play setback. Barry, one of Nick's best friends visited weekly bringing him fresh vegetables from his garden. In is final days, Barry stopped in daily to chat and check in on him. Extra special thanks to Brenda and granddaughter, Nicole, for taking such tender, loving care of him. His children would also like to thank the village of people (too many to name) his nieces, nephews, son-in-law, grandchildren, and friends who gave their time so Nick could be at home until his final day. Without them all we could not have given Nick his wish to pass at home. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in his name.








Services

Calling Hours / Wake
Thursday
December 15, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Holmes Watkins Funeral Home
400 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040


Assembly at Funeral Home
Friday
December 16, 2022
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Holmes Watkins Funeral Home
400 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040


Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
December 16, 2022
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
St. Bridget Church (St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Manchester)
80 Main Street
Manchester, CT 06040


Graveside Service
Friday
December 16, 2022
11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
East Cemetery, Higganum, Manchester