Antonio Pasin, 93, a business executive, died Thursday in his River Forest home. Born in Bessano, Italy, Mr. Pasin was founder, president and chairman of Radio Steel & Manufacturing Co. in Chicago. Among his patented inventions was the Radio Flyer Coaster, better known as the ”little red wagon.” During World War II Mr. Pasin was a small-business consultant and was awarded the Army and Navy Excellence Award. He is survived by his wife, Anna; two daughters, Jeanette Sloan and Mary Ann Contro; a son, Mario; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Columbian Funeral Home, 6621 W. North Ave. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 1527 Lathrop Ave., River Forest.
