Pasguale Pagliuca Passes

Hello Fellow Pen Enthusiasts,

This morning I received the unfortunate news that Paquale of Pens International has passed away. Many of you know Pat from his roughly 18 years of devoted service to the pen industry, much of it from his wonderful little shop at the corner of 24th and Camelback. Pat had not been well for a number of years, and a fall and resulting injuries this past December put him into a nursing home situation. His wife Mary has been running the shop part-time during the last few months.

Karen and I visited with Pat before we opened our shop. Pat was very encouraging and often referred customers to us. Regardless of him being a bit rough around the edges, I think his actions speak volumes about the kind of person he was. The pen world will miss Pasquale...


Pagliuca, Pasquale P.of Phoenix, Arizona died on March 10, 2009 at the age of 66. Pasquale was born to Mary and Patsy Pagliuca in Buffalo, NY, March 7, 1943. Pasquale enjoyed sharing his love of fine pens and views on life with all who came into his shop. Pasquale was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend to all. He will be greatly missed by his family whom he loved dearly, his wife Mary, children Morgan, Page, Dominic, Anthony, Andrea, Patricia, Rico, Rocco, seven grandchildren, his mother Mary, and brothers John and Ross. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 10:00 am at St. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6341 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. "Thank you and arrivederci". Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary.