Joseph George Paganini, 95, Springfield, passed away on February 13, 2010 in The Manor at Elfindale. He was born January 28, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1952 Joe was transferred from Chicago to Springfield with Lily-Tulip and retired in 1977. He and his wife, Gloria, treasured their many Lily friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Virgilo and Carlotta Paganini and his wife of 62 years, Gloria (Smith) Paganini. Joe is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Stephen Brite, Springfield, MO, and his many nieces and nephews. A very special "Thank You" to Carrah. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P. O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780. A private family graveside service was held February 15, 2010 in Maple Park Cemetery.