The Honorable Timothy G. Pagones passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the age of 63 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He and his wife Susan (Antalek) Pagones were the loves of each other's lives.

"On May 15, 2005, he married his soulmate, Susan (Antalek) Pagones," according to his obituary, "who remained faithfully by his side throughout their life together."

Tim was born in Beacon, New York, on April 23, 1963, and was the son of Felicia (Spinapolice) Pagones and the late Anthony "Babe" Pagones.

"Tim served as a part-time Judge for the City of Beacon before becoming the city's full-time Judge. During his distinguished judicial career, he established the first Opioid/Recovery Court in Dutchess County, created the first Dutchess County Domestic Violence Court, and started the Beacon Drug Treatment Court, which had countywide jurisdiction."

He devoted over 35 years to the criminal justice system system. "He began his career in the early 1990's as a Senior Assistant District Attorney with the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office. He later spent 14 years as an associate with the Law Firm of Pagones and Cross, P.C.," his obituary states.

Included in his local contributions, Tim was a member of the City of Beacon Fire Department since 1985. He was a past board member of the Martin Luther King Cultural Center (formerly located at 19 South Avenue and served as center for community services), the Beacon Rotary Club, and in his earlier years volunteered with the Beacon Ambulance Corp.

More information about his family, visiting opportunity and donation directions can be found in his obituary published at McHoul Funeral Home.