Matthew Lee Pagliaro

Matthew Lee Pagliaro, 57, of Ithaca, NY passed Monday, November 21, 2022, in Ocala, FL. He was born on June 12, 1965 in Ithaca, NY to his parents, the late Walter and Carol (Soyring) Pagliaro.  Matthew is survived by sons Matthew S. Pagliaro and Nicholas C. Pagliaro.  He is also survived by his siblings, Mark D. Pagliaro, twin brother Michael L. Pagliaro (and family) Symphonie Pagliaro, Mikaela Pagliaro and Giovanni Pagliaro, his sister Sonraeanna Carubia (and family) goddaughter Victoria Pagliaro-Katz and godson Alessandro Carubia.  Matthew is also survived by his Uncle Paul (Nancy) Pagliaro, Uncle Amadeo (Patricia) Pagliaro and Aunt Doris (late Phillip) Soyring, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he cared very deeply for.

Matthew graduated from Ithaca High School in 1983. He then went on to SUNY Farmingdale where he received his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and was a member of the lacrosse team. Matthew then continued his education at Ithaca College and played lacrosse there as well. After college he spent many years working in Tampa and other parts of Florida. He later returned to Ithaca and began his career as a Police Office with the Ithaca Police Department beginning April 4,1997 and thereafter serving the Ithaca community for nearly 20 years. Throughout his career he created many friendships within the department and the community.  Matthew was well known amongst his peers, family, and friends for his generosity and his friendly, energetic, and talkative spirit. He was always on the go, keeping busy with various projects, hobbies, and passions, some of which included coaching his sons in lacrosse, golfing, boating, snowmobiling, dirt track racing and participating in demolition derby’s. He will be missed by many.

Family will receive friends on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W. Green St., Ithaca, NY. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home.  Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 am at Lake View Cemetery, E. Shore Drive, Ithaca, NY.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Bangs Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to Matthew’s family at www.bangsfuneralhome.com.