Socrates George Bagiackas
Socrates George Bagiackas
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AGE: 95 • Toms River
On Sunday, July 3, 2011, Socrates George Bagiackas died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in his home in Toms River. His devoted wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Pluhar Bagiackas, was his primary caregiver during his final months, supported by his surviving children. He was predeceased in 1952 by his son, Martin Peter.
Socrates was born Sept. 2, 1915 in Utica, N.Y. and there established a love for the Adirondack Mountains. He graduated from Manhattan College I937. While raising his family in Plainfield, he was a communicant and active member of St. Mary's Church. A chemist for American Cyanamid for 43 years, he received national recognition for his role in bringing the medication Methotrexate to production. In 1980, he and Betty moved to Silver Ridge Park, Toms River. They enjoyed traveling with friends in the United States and Europe. Soc, as he was fondly known, was a lifelong sports fan, fisherman, golfer and bridge player. He also served as a volunteer for the Holiday City Rescue Squad for 13 years.
In addition to his wife, Soc is survived by his devoted children, Mab Finch and husband Sal Evola, Claudia Bagiackas and husband Paul Council, Jean and husband Nicholas Moretti, Kit and husband Pete Connaughton, Michael and wife Kathleen Poole, and Thomas and wife Barbara. In addition, he cherished his grandchildren, Ian and Tyler Maas, Zoe Fyfe, Paul, Michael and Laura Moretti, Ryan, Kyle and Martha Connaughton, Ananda and Emrys Bagiackas, Maya Haviland, Joshua Seth, Matthew and Jeremiah Friedman; and his 15 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to visit from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Toms River, and to participate in the Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at the funeral home at 11 a.m. At a later date, the ashes of Socrates will be laid to rest in Bound Brook. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Van Dyke Hospice Center 99 Rt. 37 West, Toms River, N.J. 08755. For information, directions and to send condolences to the family, visit www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.
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Ann Owens
July 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss Kit. Our prayers are will all of you. May your memories be of comfort at this time. Blessings,
Ann Owens
July 6, 2011
Dear Betty and Family,
It was a pleasure to care for Soc. God bless all of you. You all did a wonderful job caring for him.
Cheryl Arevalo RN
Doris Cauda
July 6, 2011
Although I didn't know you well, I remember when you came into the club house office with your beloved husband. Both of you were so sweet and pleasant. I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Doris Cauda
Secretary/Treasurer, SRP Association
Barbara McDonough Arcangeli
July 5, 2011
Our prayers and love are with Betty and all the Bagiackas children. I know that Soc is with God and probably playing bridge and sharing jokes with my dad in Heaven. I will always remember his smile and wonderful humor. God bless all of you.
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Diane Falsetta
July 5, 2011
My condolences to you and your family Kit. Hoping that all your fond memories of your father will comfort you during this difficult time. Many Prayers from Michigan:) Diane Falsetta
Marcia Banta
July 5, 2011
My prayers and thoughts are with the Bagiackas family. I will always remember the fun times I had with Mab and her Mom and Dad.
Fr. Rick DiLeo SCJ
July 5, 2011
We will remember your husband and dad in our Masses and prayers at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Houston, TX. My mom, Esther DiLeo, also passed away last February. Kitty B. was one of my classmates at St. Mary's. May our loved ones rest in peace.
Sherene Lehman
July 5, 2011
Thinking of your family in this time of loss. Your father certainly had a twinkle in his eyes! Sherene Lehman
Anthony Tedesco
July 5, 2011
My condolences to the family. I remember Mr. B. from our days on first street, and from working at St. Mary's.
Peter Mantell
July 5, 2011
Soc was one in a million & I have so many fond memories of he and Betty with my folks. Lifting up Betty and the entire Bagiackas family in prayer that you are all comforted by your many memories of Soc - and that you know you will see him again in Paradise. God bless you all!
Peter Mantell
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
July 5, 2011
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
July 5, 2011
Words can not express how much you were loved and will be missed dear neighbor and most of all dear friend.Your humor and fun will always be here in my book of memories. Rest in peace in Gods loving arms Soc,until we meet again. Hank and June
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