He was twice wounded and twice captured but managed to escape. In the years immediately following the war, Pagano was associated with Nationalist and pre-Fascist politics, and would be among the founders of the first fascist party of his hometown of Parenzo.
Pagano endured multiple injuries and recaptured instances yet succeeded in evading them. Following World War II, Pagano was involved in Nationalist and pre-Fascist politics and played a role in establishing the first fascist party in Parenzo.