Patricia "Patti" (Krupa) Pagano's Obituary
Patricia “Patti” (Krupa) Pagano, 74, of Syracuse, passed away Sunday at the Francis House. She was born in Syracuse, daughter of the late John and Lena (Bernozzi) Krupa. Patti was a Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide at West Genesee School District, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed traveling, loved all children, and had a great sense of humor. Patti was the matriarch of her family, and her grandchildren meant the world to her. She was known to be the “caregiver” of the family and always provided food and comfort to her friends and family with a smile.
She is survived by her husband, James V. Pagano, Jr., her son, James V. (Kim Prue) Pagano III of Skaneateles and Suzanne (Vincent) Case of Truxton, NY; two grandchildren, Isabelle and Joseph Case; three siblings, Nancy (Jack) Bleskoski of Syracuse, John “Chip” (Colleen) Krupa of Syracuse, and Dorothy (Richard) Bowles of Syracuse, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Funeral Mass in celebration of Patti’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Holy Family Church, Syracuse. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Francis House, 108 Michael’s Ave., Syracuse, NY 13208.
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