Obituary: In remembrance of Michael Joseph Nagle

Prepared by the Nagle Family

Michael Joseph Nagle, 83, of Mystic, Connecticut, passed away peacefully Oct. 24, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Brooklyn, he lived a charmed life. He began his career running a CYO camp in Coney Island where he met his beloved wife Joan Young. They married in Brooklyn and soon moved to Stony Brook, New York, where Nagle taught in the Sachem School District for more than 30 years.

Recently, he relocated to Mystic where he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with Joan. His dedication to his wife, four children and 12 grandchildren was outstanding. Nagle’s warmth, generosity and Irish wit touched the lives of everyone around him. He enjoyed traveling, attending family sports events, officiating and sharing meals with friends.

He is survived by his wife Joan; his children Jeanne (husband Bill McNamara), Michael (wife Mary), Jim (wife Kelly) and Mark (wife Brett Clancy); and his 12 grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at StoneRidge, 186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bread for the World at www.bread.org/donate. The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family.

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