Family/Spouse: PAGANO, Alfonso. Alfonso was born about 1894 in Italy; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anthony married BIXLER, Anna Mae on 9 Nov 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Anna (daughter of BIXLER, Scott E and JACOBS, Emma) was born about 1919 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Laura Herman, 96, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Leicester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Calogera (Tirone) Pagano.
Laura was raised in Niagara Falls and attended the New York State School of the Blind in Batavia, NY. On November 5, 1955, she married Herbert Herman at Mt. Carmel Church. Mr. Herman passed away on October 16, 1997 after 41 beloved years together.
Blind from birth, Laura shattered barriers and confounded expectations throughout her life. She was a distinguished and accomplished advocate for the blind from early age. One of her proudest accomplishments came in 1983, when Governor Mario Cuomo visited Niagara Falls. Laura met with him to explain the need for non-vocational retraining for those who lose their eye sight beyond the age of 65. Governor Cuomo was so inspired by their talk that he found $2.25 million dollars for retraining and allocated it into the state budget. The funding is still in place to this day.
Laura was employed as a typist for the Niagara County Department of Social Services for over 40 years until her retirement in 1989. She was a board member and served as past president, as well as secretary of the National Federation of the Blind of New York State Inc. She was a national champion bowler through the Association of Blind Bowlers of America and the founder of the Guiderails Blind Bowling Group in Niagara Falls. She was also a longtime member of the Niagara Chapter of the Federation of the Blind, Slate and Stylus Club and Guiding Lights. She volunteered for many years in the retired and senior volunteer program of Niagara County at HANCI, where she sang with a group of seniors to entertain at local nursing homes. Also, while at HANCI, Laura served as a peer counselor for crime victims and tutored children at Harry Abate Elementary School.
Laura was a devout Catholic and often said she was using the ability God had given her to help others. She was a faithful parishioner and lector at Mt. Carmel Church. In her leisure time, she enjoyed bowling and was an avid reader, but above all she loved being with her family.
Mrs. Herman is survived by her son, Edward A. (Tammy) Herman; her grandchildren, Eric (Alison) Herman and Ryan Herman; her great-granddaughter, Charlotte Laura Herman; three siblings, Antoinette (late Ben) DiBella, John (late Nora) Pagano and Salvatore (Patricia) Pagano, and was predeceased by eight siblings, Anthony (late Ann) Pagano, James (late Carol) Pagano, Charles Pagano, Joseph (late Patricia) Pagano, Peter (late Kyong) Pagano, Richard Pagano and two young sister’s named Mamie Pagano. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 28th from 3 – 7 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday at 9:15 A.M., followed by Laura’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Family Parish at Mt Carmel Church, 27thStreet and Independence Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to the Laura Herman Memorial Scholarship c/o National Federation of the Blind of New York State, 2175 Sheridan Drive, Buffalo, NY 14223. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Laura married HERMAN, Herbert on 5 Nov 1955 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Herbert died on 16 Oct 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Pagano, 94, of Niagara Falls, NY entered into rest on Thursday, October 18, 2018.  Born in Leicester, NY he was the son of the late Alfonso and Calogera (Tirone) Pagano.
Charles was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. Following high school, he worked in housekeeping at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and retired after fifty years. Charles was an avid sports fan and loved the Yankees and the Buffalo Bills. Most of all, he brought Joy to his family and friends.
Mr. Pagano is survived by his two sisters; Laura (late Herbert) Herman, Antoinette (late Ben) DiBella, two brothers; John (late Nora) Pagano and Salvatore (Patricia) Pagano, as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Anthony (late Ann) Pagano, James (Late Carol) Pagano, Peter (late Kyong “Kim”) Pagano, Joseph (late Patricia) Pagano and Richard Pagano; two young sister’s named Mamie Pagano. 
  Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road Niagara Falls, NY where funeral services will begin on Monday, October 22nd at 9:15 a.m.    followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.  at Holy Family Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 27th Street and Independence Ave. Niagara Falls.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: DIBELLA, Ben. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James A. Pagano, lifetime area resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  He was 88.  He was born in Niagara Falls on October 27, 1928, a son of the late Alfonso and Calogera Pagano.  He attended local schools and then served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1955. 
Mr. Pagano worked for the Niagara Falls Water Department for many years, retiring as a supervisor.  He was a longtime member of St. John de LaSalle Church, where he served as an usher and was active in the St. Vincent de Paul and Holy Name Societies.  He and his wife Carol were awarded the St. Joseph-the-Worker Award for their service to the parish.  He was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, Niagara Council 247, where he served as Faithful Navigator.  James loved to play bocce and to cook (especially Italian food). He was also an accomplished artist.  His painting of a summer evening at the bandstand at Hyde Park’s Duck Island is a family favorite.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Carol (Furlong) Pagano, two children: Anthony (Cheryl) Pagano and James (Laurie) Pagano and three grandchildren: Brendan, Nathan and Lucia.  He is also survived by 5 siblings:  Laura (late Herbert) Herman, Antoinette (late Ben) DiBella, Charles Pagano, John (late Nora) Pagano and Salvatore (Patricia) Pagano as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Avenue, on Friday from 4-8 P.M.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. in St. John de LaSalle Church, 8477 Buffalo Avenue, followed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Pagano’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 or to St. John de LaSalle Church.

Family/Spouse: FURLONG, Carol. Carol was born in 1933; died on 27 Dec 2017 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nora. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kyong. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patricia. Patricia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Tammy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Cheryl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laurie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]