Anthony Pagano

July 5, 1940 - January 2, 2022

Anthony Joseph Pagano, 81, of Tinton Falls, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. He was born on July 5, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Tinton Falls in 1986. Anthony was an Army veteran serving in Berlin, Germany. Upon returning to civilian life, Anthony worked as an electrician before joining the New York Transit Authority where he retired in 1995. After retirement, he worked at Home Depot in West Long Branch. In his free time, Anthony enjoyed fishing with his brothers and family off the shores of Long Island. Whether watching on TV or in person, he was an Avid NY Yankees Fan. He could often be found watching John Wayne movies and westerns or working on his vegetable garden. Anthony treasured the time he spent watching his grandsons participate in their various sports and activities over the years. Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rosemarie Sergi Pagano; his daughter Janine Pagano Mitreuter and her husband Edward, of Jackson; his grandsons Edward Anthony and Jack Edward; his sisters, Felicia Marchetta, Annie DeSimone (Joseph), and Rose Alini; his brothers Nick Pagano (Louise), John Pagano (Zee) and Joseph Pagano (Toddy); his sister-in-law Barbara Pagano; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Joann Alba; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers Pat and Frank Pagano. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 4-8pm at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07712. A Funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 7 at 10:30 am at Saint Dorothea’s Roman Catholic Church, 240 Broad Street, Eatontown. Due to health concerns and at the family's request, please wear a mask while attending the indoor events. Entombment to follow at Woodbine Cemetery and Mausoleum, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Please make check payable to CINJ-RUF and mail to CINJ Development Office, PO Box 193, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Donations can also be made online at bit.ly/SupportRUCancer. Please indicate that the gift is in memory of Anthony. To attend Anthony's funeral mass virtually via zoom, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88972789095?pwd=ZlE5S2szZUgzZ3hGSnhQRSszb3Frdz09 Meeting ID: 889 7278 9095 Passcode: anthony