Philip Pagano

Crystal Lake, Illinois,Phil Pagano, 60 esteemed executive director of Metra for 20 years has left behind many who admired his dedication to the agency and its employees, and of course his beloved family: wife Barbara (Gee), daughters Colleen (Rick) Buck, Bartlesville, OK, Jennifer (Edward) Heiser, Chicago, granddaughter Gianna Rose Buck, father Louis A Pagano (North Babylon, NY) and sister Anne Marie (North Babylon, NY). Mother Helen (Silvestro) preceded him in death. In addition to his dedication to leading the country?s second largest commuter rail system, Phil served on various community and industry boards and committees. Last month, Phil was recognized for his devotion to supporting diversity initiatives and minority rights when he received the Gospel Tribune?s 2010 Keeper of the Dream CEO of the Year award. Phil?s love for golf was exceeded only by his love for his family.

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