Maria Pagano (nee DiGiovanni) passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022 at the home of her daughter Concetta DiMartino in Clifton; NJ. She was 102 years old.

Born in Newark, New Jersey on August 9, 1920 she was a resident of NJ until the age of six. Her family then moved to Polizzi Generosa, Sicily where she eventually met her beloved husband Antonino Pagano. They returned to NJ in 1950 and settled in Passaic. She worked
as a seamstress for many years while raising her family.
Maria was predeceased by her husband in 1963. Her greatest joy was spending time
with her family.

She is survived by her loving daughter Concetta DiMartino, son John Pagano and wife Barbara, Grandsons Vincent DiMartino and wife Santa, Anthony DiMartino and wife Kim and four adoring great grandchildren Katriona, Shane, Joseph and Evalyn.

A private service was held at Saint Pauls Church in Clifton for immediate family on
September 15, 2022.