Ralph M. Pagano, 65, of Emmaus, died Nov. 29, 2021, in his home. Born in Brooklyn, N. Y., he was the son of the late Ralph E. Pagano Jr. and Elaine T. (McKay) Pagano-Baron.

A lifelong musician, he was the founder of Ralph Pagano Music in Emmaus. He was also half of the Mark & Ralph Acoustic Duo who were well known in the Lehigh Valley music scene.

An avid Philly sports “phan,” when not playing music, he could be found watching and attending games.

He is survived by children, Nichole C. Kilroy (Pat), of Oxford, Steven M., of Billings, Mt., Joseph A. (Stacy), of Slatington, Chelsea M. (Mike), of Odessa, Fla., Taylor N. (Alex), of Pennsburg; brothers, Stephen J. (Cheryl), of Oldsmar, Fla., Mark R., of Chestertown, Md.; grandchildren, Joshua, Emma and Elizabeth Kilroy, Willow Gebhardt, Hayden, Ryland, Caleb and Colton; a niece, KT; nephews, Christopher and Matthew. He was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle A.

Arrangements were made by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.