Edwin R. Pagliai
July 25, 2013
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Edwin R. Pagliai was born August 6, 1931, in Des Moines, son of Attilio and Elvira (Montorsi) Pagliai. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with a rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue in Des Moines, with burial following at Glendale Cemetery.
Edwin was a 1949 graduate of East High School and attended Simpson College for three years. He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Edwin attended Drake University for one year. He married Natalie Schaffer on August 16, 1952.
He was a retired commercial Real Estate Broker and owned Metro Realty for over 40 years. Edwin was an avid golfer for many years, and when he was younger he enjoyed playing City League baseball and was also a Little League coach.
He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the Vittoria Lodge. Edwin was also a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Edwin is survived by his wife of 61 years, Natalie; his children, Debra (Mel) Thomas of Pleasant Hill, Diane (Lloyd) VandeLune of Clive, Edwin II (Melissa) Pagliai of Des Moines, Michael (Michelle) Pagliai of Ankeny, Kurt (Gina) Pagliai of Waukee, Kim Parks of Olathe, KS, and Christopher (Shannon) Pagliai of Ankeny. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, Zach (Nicole), Lacey (Jason), Natalie (Lee), Jeff (Shanda), Todd (Jennifer), Kristen (Lars), Edwin III, Victoria (Corey), Nicola, Haley, Zane (Nicole), Blake, Tyler, Kaedee, Nash, Peyton, Sophia, Olivia, Colby, Megan, Abagale, and Emma; 16 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Albert Pagliai; sister, Alma Durrenberger; and an infant brother, Valentino. His legacy will live on through his 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church or American Diabetes Association in loving memory of Edwin.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Your daughter
08/23/2013
In memory of my Dad, who I love and miss dearly.
My Dad - If I could write a story,
it would be the greatest ever told,
of a kind and loving father, who had a heart of gold.
If I could write a million pages,
I'd still be unable to say, just how
much I miss him, each and every day.
I will remember all he taught me,
I'm hurt but won't be sad, 'cuz he'll send me down the answers,
AND he'll always be "MY DAD"
I love you
Cindy Wade (Lewis)
08/15/2013
Dear Natalie and Family,
In my younger years, I remember my Mom and Dad (Janet & Ted Lewis) speak so kindly of Ed & Natalie.
After reading all of these nice memories that others have of Ed,
he had to have been a wonderful Dad and Husband too. My heart goes out to you for your loss.
My sympathy to your family.
RandyThompson
07/31/2013
I met Ed in Feb. 1978 as i was convincing a car dealer to buy back a lincoln mark V that,At 21yrs old bought it for my first trip to daytona.As it turned out it had 100.000 miles more than it showed,Ed was waiting on the dealer to go to a card game,(Growing impatient,)he took the dealer aside for a chat,When they returned i had a check, a bran new 78 corvette to drive home, and a new job.I was a car salesmen! !For the next two years ,almost daily i had the pleasure of the company for morning coffee with the first successful elder that treated me like someone when i thought i was,nt. HeTook the time to introduce me to the people that counted Who walked through the door,The connecting dots to success,He pointed out strengths and weaknesses.he taught me the real meaning of loyalty,and had my backfrom then on, and let me know it.Over the next few years as i started a family,he made room for me in the family bius,to feed my family while i was climbin my ladder of life.Our contact faded after i left the car buis. to watch my grandkids grow.I have countless good memories an stories ,all fond ones with all of you.i know that Ed is building the foundation for the next chapter of his familys life, Which was/ is his whole world.I could go on for hrs. but i will end by saying, I dont do funerals,I lost my dad to cancer at age 11.My memory of him is in a box in a suit.When he was,In life. A brick layer in levis.The above is the way i remember BIG ED>word of gold, that signature smile, my pard! If someone didnt like Ed,They either didnt really know him,Was badly misinformed, or Mistook his kindness and compassion for weakness.And paid the consiquences of betrayal.Until we meet again.R.I.P. my friend, tell Spag sr. and Shirly G. and the Rynard. I think about em often.And THE word you wanted to hear from me:" HANDLED!!!
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The Flower Family
07/30/2013
We are sorry for your loss and wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Denny and Alex Finnearty
07/29/2013
We are so sorry to hear of Ed passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Denny, Alex, Cachae, Alexis, and Morgan.
Doug and Toni Robinson
07/29/2013
Natalie and family,we are so sorry to hear of Ed passing.Our prayers and thoughts will always be with you all.May God bless Edwin R Pagiai.
Kirk Schnoebelen
07/29/2013
I don't think there was a family gathering where Ed didn't make time to sit and have a conversation with me. I always enjoyed talking with him. He will be missed by many. Our prayers to Natalie, Debbie, Diane, Ed, Mike, Kurt, Kim, and Chris.
Shane Thomas Dearinger
07/28/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, may you rest in peace.
Sherri Thomas
07/28/2013
My thoughts and prayer's are with your family, your legacy will live on thru your wonderful children and grandchildren,R.I.P. Ed.
Tony Dunsky
07/28/2013
To the family of Ed Pagliai;
My name is Tony Dunsky and I would like to tell you of a good turn Ed did for me many years ago. My mother and I lived in the trailer park on Aurora that Ed ran with his mother and father. After I graduated from High School I moved out and my mother fell behind in her lot rent. So far behind that the only thing Ed could do was evict her if she she didn't bring her account current soon. I went to Ed and asked him to give me some time to pay the balance for her and to please not evict mom. Ed agreed when I gave him my word that I would take care of it as soon as I could. But I was only eighteen years old and had just started a new job, and still he trusted me. Every week I stopped by the house and paid some of the balance until it was current, then continued to pay her rent until she moved. It meant so much to me that he trusted me. He took the word of an eighteen year old boy and I didn't let him down. He didn't have to do that for me, and I have never forgotten his kindness nor the lesson he taught me about the power of keeping ones word. It was with much sadness that I read of his passing and my sincere condolences go out to all of his family and friends. May God bless and keep you always, Ed, and thank you. Tony Dunsky
Marietta Grimes
07/28/2013
Sorry for your loss, will always remember watching Ed and Natalie dance to "their" song. I have many fond memories.
Denny & Barb Desenberg
07/27/2013
Ed was a great guy and a good handicapping friend, he will be missed by all those that knew him. We will always remember him with kind thoughts.
Buddy & Cindy Hicks
07/26/2013
We are so very sorry for your loss. We always loved hearing Ed's stories. What an extraordinary man, life and family. Eddie, Missy and family our loving thoughts and prayers are with you!