Metra’s Pagano killed by train
Written by jrood
Phil Pagano, Metra executive director, who was under investigation for financial misconduct, was struck and killed by a train in an unincorporated area of Crystal Lake, Ill. Metra released the following statement from its Board of Directors: "It is with great sadness that we report the passing this morning of Philip A. Pagano. "Phil served this agency with distinction for many years. Today, we shall remember the good work he achieved with our board of directors and the men and women of Metra. He was dedicated to our passengers and he always considered the men and women of Metra his family and there is a tremendous sense of loss within the agency. "We shall remember him as a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who loved his family more than anyone. Our deepest sympathies as well as our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and all those who loved him."
