Jason Pagni "Pags", 43, of Hamden died suddenly January 31st, leaving behind his beloved wife Kate (Voytek) and two daughters Gabby and Maddy. He grew up in Wallingford, son of Sue and the late Ray Pagni. He also leaves behind a sister Shane (Chris) LaChance, her children Avery and Cameron and a grandmother Lois Bossidy,all of Wallingford. Jay attended Avon Old Farms Prep School, graduating in 1990, and went on to play hockey at Merrimack College. Jay was the owner of the Connecticut Yankees Hockey Org., Hamden Hockey House (H3), and MVP Campus Laundry. He always enjoyed life to the fullest. He enjoyed horseracing and going to the casino with his mother. He loved trips to Newport with his wife and kids and attending the Super Bowl every year with friends. He especially loved being a father to his girls and watching their swim meets with pride. He was a caring friend and coach to many and will be missed forever. Friends are asked to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave. Hamden, Thursday at 11:00 for a mass of Christian burial. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 3 to 8 pm. in the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave. Hamden. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the Pagni family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Gabriella & Madelyn Education Fund, c/o First Connecticut Credit Union, 159 South Turnpike Rd. Wallingford CT 06492 Attn: Caron Callen