Thomas Pagnotto

Renovo - Thomas "Ed" Pagnotto, 56 passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at the Emergency Room at Bucktail Medical Center after being stricken at home. He was born August 13, 1952 in Renovo the son of Donald & Gwendolyn (Minnich) Pagnotto. He was married to the former Dawn R. Fantaski on November 16, 1986. Ed retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 27 years. He attended St. Joseph Church. He was currently the president and district officer for the F.O.E. He was a member of the American Legion and the Sons of Italy. He was currently the president of the Renovo Railroad Association. He was a NASCAR fan, enjoyed sports, fly fishing and collected sports memorabilia. For many years Ed oversaw the Fourth of July fireworks in Renovo. He also served as constable for the election board. Surviving are his loving wife and his father of Renovo. Two sons Brady R. Fantaski and Johnathen M. Pagnotto both of Renovo. Two brothers Michael D. Pagnotto of Renovo and Donald R. (Sue) Pagnotto of Stoney Point, NY also surviving are three sisters Mary (Richard) Adams of Renovo, Deborah (Kenneth) Knoedler, Circleville, OH, Lelia Pagnotto of Renovo and Christine (Kenneth) Kurtz of Morgantown, PA Ed is survived by several nieces and nephews and also several great nieces and nephews which he loved so much. He is also survived by an uncle Francis (Mary) Pagnotto of Avis and two special dogs "Jack" and "Fat boy". He was preceded in death by his mother. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 30, 2008 at St. Joseph Church, 925 Huron Ave., Renovo. Friends and relatives will be received at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the Renovo Railroad Organization or the Fraternal Order of the Eagles (Roof Fund) in his memory. Maxwell Funeral Home, 205 Fifth Street, Renovo has charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.bestlifetributes.com