Lakewood, Ohio
age 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family in Cleveland, Ohio on June 11, 2020. Joe's greatest joy in life was the family he adored. He leaves behind his wife Margaret (nee Gallagher), his son Richard C Wagner, beloved granddaughter Julia Jean Wagner, who...
Read MoreI am so very sorry to learn of Joe's passing. Our court reporting office was next door to Hyland & Hyland in the Leader Bldg. I took many depositions for Joe. He was a genuinely kind man and always remembered to ask about our families. I am fortunate to have met him. He shall be missed. Rest in peace, Joe.
Suzi Vadnal
July 03, 2020
R.I.P. Joseph. I knew Joseph when I was Councilman, Ward 4 (1988 - 93). He took his job of Chairman Board of Appeals seriously. I'll share this funny story: A resident, David Naegele was appealing an order to paint his house. When called up, David opened with "My long lost brother!" To which Joseph "for the record" spent approx. 5 min. disavowing any personal affiliation with David. We all got quite a laugh knowing David to be quite a "prankster". If there is a world beyond,...
Dennis Lambert
June 16, 2020 | Acquaintance
Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED
a loved one
June 16, 2020
Oh Maggie, Buster and I are so sorry for your troubles. As you know, we go way back with Joe and I cannot say enough good things about the man. We had many a discussion solving world problems beginning with traditional Jesuit format:
Define Your Terms! What a wit, and a kind and generous soul. He sent notes, called, and made sure I knew he wanted to help in any way, when Buster was in the hospital for so long in Florida and then recuperating in Cleveland.
He will be missed. Know...
e corrigan
June 16, 2020 | Friend
JOE was a good man!
We knew him as a loyal St. Ignatius High School man, a fellow hard working attorney and as a Fairview Park resident.
Always interesting to talk to with a great sense of humor and a story teller.
He was a loyal supporter.
Joe was a fellow HOYA who served Georgetown University and The Georgetown Club of Cleveland
He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Maggie and his family
Terry and Maureen Gravens
Maureen and Terry Gravens
June 15, 2020 | Friend
One of the best . A good friend , a great sense of humor and a great American . From a Georgetown classmate and fellow Irishman .
J. C . Healey
June 14, 2020 | Classmate
My heart breaks for the loss of Joe. He was such a loving and giving person. I was blessed to know him for many years and he will truly be missed. Prayers for Maggie & Richard and the rest of the family
Andrea Von Alt
June 13, 2020 | Friend
I am so sad to hear of Joes passing. I could not have asked for a better next door neighbor on Concord for 20 plus years. My sincere condolences to Maggie and Richard .
Sandy Lavelle
Sandy Lavelle
June 13, 2020 | Friend
I am so sad to hear of Joes passing. I could not have asked for a better next door neighbor on Concord for 20 plus years. My sincere condolences to Maggie and Richard .
Sandy Lavelle
Sandy Lavelle
June 13, 2020 | Friend
