Obituary: Grace T. Pagano
Waukesha woman, 95, cooked at her husband's bar, Kelly's Tavern.
Grace T. Pagano, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 at Linden Grove in Waukesha at the age of 95 years. She was born on Aug. 30, 1917, in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Natalizio) Vitale. Grace married the love of her life, Calogero “Kelly” Pagano on Oct. 19, 1940. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Waukesha since 1953. Kelly was longtime owner of Kelly’s Tavern in Waukesha, Grace was his partner, performing all the bookkeeping and cooking duties, along with occasionally bartending. The two of them worked side by side to operate the business. Most of all, her priority was caring for her family and loving to prepare delicious meals. Grace will be deeply missed by her children, Mary (Ted…
