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Canyon Lake, AZ Steamboat Cruise with famly, April 2010
October 23, 2011
Superbowl Party with John, Feb. 2011
October 23, 2011
Rackensack Gold Mine Tour, Arizona, March 2010
October 23, 2011
Sedona, Arizona, April, 2010
October 23, 2011
Jack's Harvest, 2009
October 23, 2011
Jack and his fishing boat.
October 21, 2011
Jack on top of the world, Arizona
October 21, 2011
Christmas 2008
October 21, 2011
Grandpa and Lillie, March, 2009
October 18, 2011
Grandpa, Liam and Lillie - April, 2008
October 18, 2011
Grandpa and Morgan, July 4, 2010
October 18, 2011
Shopping for the perfect tree, 2010
October 17, 2011
Christmas 2005
October 14, 2011
Jack and me with Carrie
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011
Grandpa and Liam, Christmas 2010
September 6, 2011
Grandpa with Morgan Marie, Father's Day 2010
September 6, 2011
Grandpa with our Lillie at the Phoenix Zoo
September 6, 2011
September 5, 2011
August 13, 2011
August 4, 2011
August 4, 2011
We were so sorry to here of John's passing. John has been in our thoughts many times through the years as we are still in the house that he built for us 39 years ago. There is a lot of Him in our home. We were traveling at the time of his passing. We are having a mass said for John by a close friend, Father Larry Lorenzoni. Kathy, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
John and Marita O'Malley
Jennifer & Neil Thompson
July 20, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a fine man and we will always remember him as thoughtful, cheerful, friendly, and funny. We have missed having him in our lives lately and pray that he is now at peace.
Matt Dooley
July 20, 2011
Kathleen, I am so sorry. Mr. N was a great guy. He was one of my favorite people growing up. As you may know, I didn't really have a dad most of the time, so it was really nice to spend time over there, playing cards, and just hang out. I don't really check in to facebook that often, and I haven't been in touch with any of my friends there in years now. Thanks for all the good times to both you and Mr. N growing up...
Me and Dad at my 35th Birthday Party
John Nagel
July 19, 2011
John Nagel
July 19, 2011
Good Morning…
As many of you already know, my name is John Nagel.
I am Jack’s son.
My dad fought an incredible battle of cancer over the past year.
Dad never once complained about his disease.
Throughout his fight he never really received any good news.
He accepted treatment after treatment, and although he never received positive results, he accepted it with dignity and grace and kept his sense of humor throughout his battle.
Dad was a very simple man.
He never wanted anything more than the necessities in life and what he did have, he gave to others.
Well… except for his beer.
You had to get your own if you wanted one.
We all know how much he enjoyed his beer.
My Dad was cheerful.
He was thoughtful…friendly and funny.
He always had a sense of humor no matter what.
He could make light of any situation.
He enjoyed messing around with everyone…and the more he messed with you…the more he liked you.
My Mom and Dad will be married for 43 years in a couple of weeks. They have been together for 50 years!...(WOW) They’ve been together since they were in high school.
They have proven to us all what the truest sense of the saying “through good times and through bad” means.
He taught us what the meaning of true love is.
And for that, I respect him dearly.
Mom, please dig deep within your heart and soul to find the strength to keep Dad alive by never forgetting what a truly great man he was. Please know that he is no longer suffering.
He is at peace now and we will all be with him again.
Until then, I want you to know that we are all here for you and love you very much.
On behalf of my entire family...I want to thank everyone for their love and support and prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you!
July 19, 2011
Hi Kathy: I realize this is late in coming, but please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Its said that time heals but we really know otherwise and I can't even begin to know the pain that you & your family are going through. I met JT when I was deployed to Hanau, Germany in 1968. I was assigned to dorm room 107 where JT's bunk was just across the room from mine. We also worked together and became pretty good buddies. JT's was a little older than me by a couple of years, and in the service a couple of years is like 10 years in civilian life. JT had just returned from vacationing in Majorca, an island off the cost of Barcelona, Spain, when we met. Needless to say, his travels inspired me to do the same. Now keep in mind, traveling around Europe was and still is one of most cherished experiences that I ever had. I might not have ventured out at all had I not met JT. Of course JT's experience within the Army and its policies & politics helped me make somewhat of a smooth transition coming from Ft Hood, Texas. I have to say JT did talk of home in Chicago and also his sweetheart; you. He was so looking forward to going home, Chicago, parents, but especially his girl - Kathy. It was really unusual for any of the guys to go home to their girlfriends because most of us received "dear John" letters during our service time. If their are any regrets its not getting together for visits over the last 40 years. But this is what responsible people do, get married, raise children, and work our butts off to make a better life. Well this just takes up all of our time, so we are all guilty as charged but only because we happen to be responsible people. It's very apparent that you, Jack, and your family enjoyed your life together but life goes on and Jack gave us some great memories. I can only hope all is well. Take care and God Bless. Frank Kapp
Lisa Kinney
May 13, 2011
So sorry for your loss.Jack's laugh was very infectious. Make sure to say hi to TOM & SHIRLEY. I will always cherish the fun memories at Lake Powell.
Melissa & Bob Herrman
May 12, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have many fond memories of Jack growing up; family parties, drives to Long Lake, and of your wedding! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fitz Family
May 12, 2011
Cancer is so limited...It cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot destroy peace, it cannot kill friendship, it cannot suppress memories, it cannot silence courage, it cannot steal eternal life. It cannot Conquesr the Spirit. anonymous
Jack's spirit lives on! He will be missed!
May 12, 2011
Your classmates from the 1964 class of Calumet high school will miss you but remember your charm, kindness and smile. You will remain with us in our memories forever. RIP Jack.
Evie Lerner
May 12, 2011
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Great memories of his smile and happiness
Rick & Debbie Spink
Arizona
Bob and Kathy Quaid
May 12, 2011
We are so sorry learn about your loss.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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