Obituary of Scott T. Pagliughi

Scott T. Pagliughi, 68, of South Glastonbury, beloved husband of 43 years to Deborah (Charbonneau) Pagliughi passed away, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born January 16, 1957, he was the son of Lorraine S. Pagliughi and the late Anthony Pagliughi Sr., he was a lifelong resident of Glastonbury.

From a young age, Scott had a passion for diesel trucks and equipment and went on to own and operate Tri-State Diesel, Inc. for 38 years, before retiring in 2016. During his career, he served as an officer for the Equipment Dealers Division of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association and was the recipient of many prestigious awards including Kenworth Truck Company Dealer of the Year for North America in 2003.  Scott will be forever remembered for his unmatched work ethic, quick wit, and constant willingness to help anyone in need.  His generous heart touched the lives of so many people from friends and family to those who didn’t even know him.

Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Gregory Pagliughi, and two daughters, Crystal McCleery and her boyfriend, Ryan Kusma, and Erica Bickley and her husband AJ.  He is also survived by his siblings, Jean Monaco, Jory Pagliughi, Lisa Mazzeo, and John Pagliughi and his mother and father-in-law Normand and Marjorie Charbonneau as well as many extended family members, close friends, dedicated employees and customers.  In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brothers Anthony Pagliughi Jr. and Gregory Pagliughi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10am in Saint James Church, 896 Main St., Manchester. Please go directly to church. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Per Scott’s wishes there will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to That Newfoundland Place, Inc., 554 Pucker St, Coventry, CT 06238 and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.  For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.