John A. Pagliei Sr. of Churchville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, PA. He was 93.

He was the beloved husband of Aileen Walch Pagliei for 64 years.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Angela Lucchetti Pagliei and brother of the late Margaret Trombetta.

Mr. Pagliei was a resident of Churchville since 1990 and formerly lived in Huntingdon Valley, PA. He graduated from La Salle University, with his bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Before retiring in 1985, he was employed for 32 years as Chief Accountant at the Defense Supply Center located in South Philadelphia. While working a full time job during the day, he taught accounting for 12 years at La Salle University Evening Division. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II and continued for 30 years in the Army Reserves before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and travelling extensively with his wife.

In addition to his beloved wife, John is survived by his daughter, Melinda J. Pagliei and her fiance’, Reed Siegel, of North Wales, PA and his son, John A. Pagliei Jr., D.M.D. and his fiancé Marilyn of Delanco, NJ. He is also survived by his two loving granddaughters, Jillian Marie & Jennifer Michelle Pagliei.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Monday, July 11, 2016, from 9:30 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will take place at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.