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John Joseph Nolan

1932 - 2018

John Joseph Nolan obituary, 1932-2018, Austin, TX

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

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Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home South

2620 S. Congress Ave

Austin, Texas

John Nolan Obituary

NOLAN, John Joseph John Joseph Nolan, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 13. Born in Philadelphia on August 15, 1932, to Frank W. Nolan, Sr. and Gertrude Smith Nolan, John moved with his family to South Orange, New Jersey in 1932. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy Vogt Nolan; sister, Gertrude; brother, Frank Jr. John is survived by his brothers, Robert J. (Naples, Florida) and Rev. Paul J. (Jersey City, New Jersey); his stepchildren, Michael Vogt (Sharon) of The Villages, Florida, Patricia (Thomas) Gleason of Rowayton, Connecticut, Christopher Vogt (Cyndy) of Kennewick, Washington and Mary Jane (Rudy) Suter of Boca Raton, Florida; and a large number of other family members. John graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School and Seton Hall University where he excelled in public speaking and oratory skills. A naval officer and Vietnam veteran, John later married Nancy Vogt and together they lived in Scarsdale, New York while John worked for Bankers Trust in New York City. They then moved to Rockville, Maryland where he worked with the Bicentennial Memorial Commission chaired by Texas Governor John Connally. John later served as a speechwriter in Connally's campaign for the Republican nomination to the Presidency in 1980. John and Nancy later moved to Houston, Texas, and then to Austin, Texas, where he was employed by Temple Inland Corporation. John later formed Nolan Associates which provided OSHA compliance guidance to the maritime industry in the United States and South America. John was an enthusiastic and accomplished golfer from his early days in Spring Lake, New Jersey and, until his death was a member of the Onion Creek Country Club in Austin, Texas. He was also an outdoor model railroading enthusiast. John was a devout Catholic and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held in New Jersey with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, New Jersey, scheduled at the family's convenience. Donations may be made in John's memory to Seton Hall Preparatory School, in West Orange, New Jersey, in lieu of flowers. For those desiring, you may also access the online guest registry and obituary at www.wcfish.com.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Feb. 26, 2018.
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I'm so sorry I never got to say goodbye Mr. Nolan. You were always a delight to visit with. I will forever cherish our conversations. I wish you peach.

Jenna Hernandez

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March 1, 2018

Lupita Bodony

February 27, 2018

Hello,

My name is Brice Custer and I am the current president of the Onion Creek Men's Golf association.

On behalf of the Onion Creek Club MGA I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family.

I recall Mr. Nolan being inducted into the MGA Legends Hall of Fame several years ago. I will never forget the speech he gave a what a wonderful speaking voice he had.

The MGA would like to make a donation in Mr. Nolan's honor to a charity of your choice or plant a tree on the golf course in his memory. Please let me know your preference and I will see to it. My contact # is 512-917-0678.

Respectfully,

Brice Custer

February 26, 2018

Jane, you and your daughter are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Nolan was a gentleman, neighbor and friend. What a joy and pleasure to have know John and Nancy thru these years at Onion Creek.
Arlene and Rick Monroe

Arlene Monroe

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February 26, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss. My father was the minister of the Presbyterian Church in E. Hanover, NJ in the 50s and early 60s.I now live in Austin,but imagine that paths have crossed many times over the years.

Steve Montignani

February 26, 2018

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