The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano

Marc LaBrecque · 12-17-2022, 01:40 PM

It is with heavy heart we pass along the news of long time D1 ,ASRA stock eliminator racer Woody Pagano Thursday Dec 15th. Anyone that new Woody new what a character he was. Along with being a fierce competitor in his Big block Nova , he always had a smile and some little remark like his patented " You look Marvelous" always brought a smile to your face. RIP Woody 🙏 You will truley be missed !

Carguy49 · 12-17-2022, 02:26 PM

R.I.P. Woody. May God comfort his family and friends at this time of sorrow. It is hard to lose someone, but especially tough at this time of year.

Another racer has left us.

Dave Ley · 12-17-2022, 04:36 PM

Very sad news. Really great guy and truly a character. RIP, Woody.

tstickff · 12-17-2022, 07:16 PM

Rest in Peace Woody, you will be missed

Tim Barrett · 12-17-2022, 07:33 PM

So sorry to hear this,,Woody was a great guy,friend and racer. Linda and I will miss him dearly in Division 1. RIP Woody,,,

Gary Parker · 12-17-2022, 07:34 PM

Woody was an amazing person..We have truly lost a good one....I will miss him so much. Prayers to Patty and his family.

God speed Woody. Untill we meet again

Gary Parker

Bob Don · 12-17-2022, 07:59 PM

Sorry to hear this. Woody was a good guy, always a friendly word to everyone. Condolences to his family.

John Bender · 12-17-2022, 08:42 PM

Sorry to hear about Woody. RIP my friend. Glad to have known you and raced with yo

Dave Casey · 12-17-2022, 09:34 PM

Truly hard to believe Woody has left us. We have had some unforgettable times with Woody and Patty. At the races, Christmas parties , all great.

"You look marvelous "

" I am a retired shrimp boat Captain"

so many more memories, RIP my friend, from all the Casey's, we all love you

Greg Barsamian · 12-17-2022, 09:36 PM

You always supported me while serving on the BOD of the ASRA..........
RIP "Woody"........Until we meet again

Edward “Woody” Pagano “Loving husband, father and grandfather” age 76 of Watertown passed away peacefully December 15, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Chmielnicki) Pagano.

Woody was born November 26, 1946 in Waterbury, a son of the late Ettore and Rose (Spinelli) Pagano. Woody was the owner and operator of EPAC Dipping & Stripping in Waterbury. He was an avid drag racer, a member of the ASRA Racing Association, a Chicago Blackhawks fan and a former member of the Watertown Golf Club for many years.

Besides his loving wife Patty of eighteen years of Watertown, he leaves four grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Farren, Cory and Alyssa Hodges, several cousins and a host of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Christa (Pagano) (Farren) Hodges.

Arrangements: A graveside service for Woody will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 12:00 noon at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. There are no calling hours. Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway is assisting his family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven
35 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06519

Or to

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105

12-17-2022, 01:40 PM	#1
Marc LaBrecque Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 679 Likes: 18 Liked 395 Times in 101 Posts	The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano It is with heavy heart we pass along the news of long time D1 ,ASRA stock eliminator racer Woody Pagano Thursday Dec 15th. Anyone that new Woody new what a character he was. Along with being a fierce competitor in his Big block Nova , he always had a smile and some little remark like his patented " You look Marvelous" always brought a smile to your face. RIP Woody 🙏 You will truley be missed !

12-17-2022, 02:26 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,861 Likes: 1,861 Liked 2,298 Times in 612 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano R.I.P. Woody. May God comfort his family and friends at this time of sorrow. It is hard to lose someone, but especially tough at this time of year. Another racer has left us. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-17-2022, 04:36 PM	#3
Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 423 Likes: 1,562 Liked 242 Times in 43 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Very sad news. Really great guy and truly a character. RIP, Woody. __________________ Dave Ley

12-17-2022, 07:16 PM	#4
tstickff Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 412 Likes: 281 Liked 468 Times in 112 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Rest in Peace Woody, you will be missed __________________ Tim Stickles

12-17-2022, 07:33 PM	#5
Tim Barrett Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fort Ann New York State Posts: 126 Likes: 746 Liked 332 Times in 59 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano So sorry to hear this,,Woody was a great guy,friend and racer. Linda and I will miss him dearly in Division 1. RIP Woody,,,

12-17-2022, 07:34 PM	#6
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 520 Likes: 344 Liked 374 Times in 51 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Woody was an amazing person..We have truly lost a good one....I will miss him so much. Prayers to Patty and his family. God speed Woody. Untill we meet again Gary Parker __________________ Gary Parker 1617 STK

12-17-2022, 07:59 PM	#7
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,477 Likes: 995 Liked 784 Times in 176 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Sorry to hear this. Woody was a good guy, always a friendly word to everyone. Condolences to his family. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

12-17-2022, 08:42 PM	#8
John Bender Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Linden, New Jersey Posts: 141 Likes: 0 Liked 58 Times in 11 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Sorry to hear about Woody. RIP my friend. Glad to have known you and raced with yo __________________ John Bender 1969 STK

12-17-2022, 09:34 PM	#9
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,155 Likes: 208 Liked 614 Times in 131 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Truly hard to believe Woody has left us. We have had some unforgettable times with Woody and Patty. At the races, Christmas parties , all great. "You look marvelous " " I am a retired shrimp boat Captain" so many more memories, RIP my friend, from all the Casey's, we all love you __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

12-17-2022, 09:36 PM	#10
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,386 Likes: 628 Liked 392 Times in 85 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano You always supported me while serving on the BOD of the ASRA.......... RIP "Woody"........Until we meet again Edward “Woody” Pagano “Loving husband, father and grandfather” age 76 of Watertown passed away peacefully December 15, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Chmielnicki) Pagano. Woody was born November 26, 1946 in Waterbury, a son of the late Ettore and Rose (Spinelli) Pagano. Woody was the owner and operator of EPAC Dipping & Stripping in Waterbury. He was an avid drag racer, a member of the ASRA Racing Association, a Chicago Blackhawks fan and a former member of the Watertown Golf Club for many years. Besides his loving wife Patty of eighteen years of Watertown, he leaves four grandchildren, Matthew and Christopher Farren, Cory and Alyssa Hodges, several cousins and a host of extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Christa (Pagano) (Farren) Hodges. Arrangements: A graveside service for Woody will be held on Tuesday, December 20 at 12:00 noon at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. There are no calling hours. Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway is assisting his family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven 35 Park Street New Haven, CT 06519 Or to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105