The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano

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

dean ribeiro · 12-18-2022, 09:15 AM

Sorry to learn of Woody's passing. Thoughts and prayers sent to his wife, family and loved ones. RIP

Bob Bender · 12-18-2022, 02:40 PM

So terrible to hear, he was a great guy. RIP Brother.

Joe Martens · 12-18-2022, 06:25 PM

So sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family. RIP Woody!

James Perrone · 12-18-2022, 09:05 PM

Godspeed Woody and family
He was such a friendly guy
Told me I needed a big block. But liked my nova

Gmirza · 12-19-2022, 08:40 AM

Such sad news. Woody was a great guy and racer. He was struggling the last few years but he was still going rounds. We’re going to miss ya Woody.
Our thoughts and prays are with Patti and Woody’s family.

12-17-2022, 08:42 PM	#1
John Bender Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Linden, New Jersey Posts: 142 Likes: 0 Liked 61 Times in 12 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	#2
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,202 Likes: 233 Liked 794 Times in 165 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	#3
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,401 Likes: 723 Liked 426 Times in 97 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

12-18-2022, 09:15 AM	#4
dean ribeiro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 518 Likes: 58 Liked 235 Times in 75 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Sorry to learn of Woody's passing. Thoughts and prayers sent to his wife, family and loved ones. RIP

12-18-2022, 02:40 PM	#5
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,734 Likes: 1,599 Liked 460 Times in 91 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano So terrible to hear, he was a great guy. RIP Brother. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

12-18-2022, 06:25 PM	#6
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 630 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano So sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family. RIP Woody! __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

12-18-2022, 09:05 PM	#7
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,679 Likes: 3,383 Liked 1,826 Times in 426 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Godspeed Woody and family He was such a friendly guy Told me I needed a big block. But liked my nova __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

12-19-2022, 08:40 AM	#8
Gmirza Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 177 Likes: 204 Liked 253 Times in 95 Posts	Re: The Passing of Edward "Woody" Pagano Such sad news. Woody was a great guy and racer. He was struggling the last few years but he was still going rounds. We’re going to miss ya Woody. Our thoughts and prays are with Patti and Woody’s family. __________________ George Mirza D/SA 1236 ‘71 Duster 340