Obituary: Anthony Michael Pagano, 37, Of Redding

Information and Photo Courtesy Bouton Funeral Home

REDDING, CT — Anthony Michael Pagano, 37, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023. He was born in Norwalk, on September 18, 1985, and spent most of his life with his family in Redding. He was the beloved son of Louise Ruppel Pagano and the late Michael D. Pagano, brother of Allie Pagano (Sean Quinlan) and Michael “Mikey” Pagano. Anthony also leaves behind many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and caregivers.

Anthony had a warm and gentle demeanor and was adored by everyone who knew him. Despite his disabilities, Anthony was able to achieve many goals with the help and support of family and dedicated therapists and caregivers. Anthony attended a STAR preschool and then Redding public schools, graduating from Joel Barlow High School in 2004. As an adult, he attended a day program at The Kennedy Center in Trumbull.

Anthony’s family will receive visitors at Bouton Funeral Home, 31 W Church Street, Wilton, CT on Saturday, May 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All other services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Anthony’s memory to RVNAhealth, a non-profit organization that provides lifelong health care and wellness services. Donations can be made online here.