Joyce Francis Pagano, 93, passed away Jan. 16, 2021, at her Oak Brook home, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in 1927 in Belleville.
A partner/owner of Ferrara Pan Candy Co., she was an artist, yoga instructor, supporter of animal rights and a parishioner of Ascension Church in Oakbrook Terrace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Pagano; and her granddaughter, Alyssa Pagano.
She is survived by her children, Thomas (Karen), Louis (Ann), Tara (Thomas) Hartmann, Christopher and Barry; her grandchildren, Louis (Anastasia), Louis, Matthew, Timothy, Thomas, Kelly (Edward) Artos, Mickey and Jack Hartmann; and her great-grandchildren, Thomas II, Grace, Ellie, Edward and Sophia.
A private family interment will take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.
Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the arrangements.
