Agostino Pantano

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. – Psalm 23

Agostino Pantano, age 93, a beloved husband, loving father, caring grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at home on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. Agostino lived an incredibly full life in which he sacrificed day in and day out to build a better life for himself and his family.

Agostino was born in a small village in Calabria, Italy in 1931 to his father, Domenico Pantano, and his mother, Vincenza Pantano. He grew up on a farm and spent days down at the beach with his brother, Pasquale, and his cousins. At the age of 17, he left his beautiful home with his mother to join his father and brother in Newark, New Jersey in hopes of a better life.

In 1955 at 24 years old, he married his wife, Marianna Laria, to whom he was married to for 69 wonderful years. They had three children, Vincenza, Dominick, and Joseph. In 1989, Agostino and Marianna decided to leave behind the snow in New Jersey for a new life in sunny southern California. He bought a home in Laguna Niguel and was eventually joined by his daughter Vincenza, her husband, Shawki, and their children.

Agostino spent days tending to his beautiful garden filled with oranges, figs, nespoli, and lemons. He cared for his handicapped son, Joseph, for 36 years and was a caring and loving grandfather to his four grandchildren. He loved delicious food and enjoyed each and every day he lived on this earth. He will be missed immensely.

Agostino is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Marianna; his daughter, Vincenza (Pantano) Zuabi; his son, Dominick Pantano; his grandchildren, Vanessa, Rena, Nadia, and Adriana; and their spouses, Khaldoon and Whit.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Pacific View Legacy Chapel, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625. Following the chapel service and graveside service will be a reception at Pacific View Legacy Chapel, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625

Agostino will be laid to rest in Pacific View Memorial Park~Newport Vista Garden, 3500 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625.