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Serge Gagarin Obituary
Prince Serge Serge Gagarin died peacefully on June 20, 2015 at age 96, having been predeceased by his wife Frances Moore Gagarin of 65 years. The son of Serge Andrew Gagarin and Catherine Shouhov Gagarin of Bedford, New York, was a resident of Greenfield Hill and Southport, CT. He is survived by two sons; Andrew and his wife Missy Gagarin of Watch Hill, RI and Charles of Carson City, Nevada and two grandchildren Sasha Gagarin of Nashville, TN and Serge Gagarin of Boston, MA.
Serge attended The Harvey School of Bedford, NY, Choate School and Yale, Class of 40 where he was Captain of the Yale Ski Team, and The Casey Jones School of Aeronautics, LaGuardia Airfield, NY. Serge worked at Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, CT, as an aeronautical engineer for over 25 years, and has several patents in aeronautics. He was director of The Tolstoy Foundation for nearly 50 years.
Serge was a member of The Country Club of Fairfield, The Pequot Yacht Club and The Aubichwi Gun Club. An expert in early American antiques, he ran "Patty Gagarin Antiques" with his wife for over two decades. He was an avid and early pioneer of skiing.
In lieu of flowers the Family requests that donations be sent to the Serge Gagarin Memorial Fund, Southport Congregational Church, P.O. Box 366, Southport, Connecticut 06890.
Services will be at eleven o'clock on Thursday, June 25 at the Southport Congregational Church, 524 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT.
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Tom Agnew
August 17, 2024
Such fond memories of Serge, Patty and Andy, mostly around a magical three week ski in Zermatt at age 14 (1959?). The guide immediately pegged me as the weak link in the group, so he had me follow him 6 ft behind down steep powder. Spent the morning crashing, then got it and life was transformed.
Melanie Thorne
June 17, 2024
Years and years of fun and laughter and the sweetest of memories.
Miss them everyday. As Patty always told me, (rings and true friends have no ends). Love to you all, Melanie & Eddie Thorne
Jane Hall
June 21, 2020
Priceless memories on this Anniversary. With love and Condolences to my friend Charlie, Blessings,
Jane
Robert Corroon Jr
September 10, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Gagarin Family. Serge and Patty were two of my favorites. Serge and my mother, Helen Maitland, shared the same "governess" when they were children. I lived around the corner from Serge and Patty in Greenfield Hill and will never forget running into Serge at Bromley Mountain after he had just taken a run at age 90. We laughed and he shared with me how much he loved skiing in Santa Fe and was always the first on the ski lift every weekday morning at the Santa Fe Basin and would then be able to get down the mountain early enough to play tennis in the afternoons. God Bless Serge and Patty and many wonderful memories.
Jane Flannery-Hall
March 28, 2016
Charles,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved parents. There was a magical time many years ago that I almost became part of your family. You were so blessed to have had them for so many wonderful years. Hoping this finds you well.
June 25, 2015
Serge and Patty were the joys of our parents' lives ! They shared a twinkle that still makes us all smile. What a fun guy, inspired cook and great company, We miss you Serge ! All the Beasie and George du Ponts ; Jean, Geordie, David , Henry & Willie
Mary Lee Potter Colin
June 25, 2015
I will cherish memories of wonderful, warm, engaging, charming Serge and the great times I had with all of you in Santa Fe. My deepest sympathy to all your family. We will always cherish memories of Serge and Patty.
Love to you all, Mary Lee Potter Colin, Santa Fe, NM
June 24, 2015
Deepest sympathy for you and your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in the hands of the Lord.
June 24, 2015
Our darling Serge and Patty. We have the fondest memories of the fun times we spent together. I have the cutest picture of them on my desk from when we were exploring Indian ruins outside of Santa Fe. I will always have a special place in my heart for them. Love and condolences to all of you. Melanie & Eddie Thorne
Kathleen monahan
June 24, 2015
My deepest sympathy over the loss of your father. He certainly had a full and interesting life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Mort & Gene Silverman
June 23, 2015
We are so sorry to learn of your loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. May you always remember him with love. May he rest in peace.
Mort & Gene Silverman
Islamorada, Fl
Nancy Burke
June 23, 2015
My condolences to Andy, Missy, and Family! Loved knowing the Gagarins.
See? I'm a Russian too!
david binger
June 23, 2015
Serge was a friend since Chalet Plane days in the 60's. He was a great guy, a fine skier and a good pal...
Nancy Hoffman
June 23, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may you all be comforted by your many fond memories.
Serge and Patty
Serge Gagarin
June 23, 2015
Serge with his beloved Coco
Serge Gagarin
June 23, 2015
I'm glad you're together again.
Serge Gagarin
June 22, 2015
My beautiful grandmother Patty and her handsome husband Serge.
Tatoo and Coco, still full of mischief!
Serge Gagarin
June 22, 2015
Miss and love my grandfather!
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