Daniel Magrey Obituary
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Kara Afrates
November 4, 2024
Prayers for Dan's family on the anniversary of his passing. Thinking of you!
Philomena Kirby
November 4, 2024
Thinking of you today and always Dan. Prayers and Love sent your way! May God Bless you !
Forever in my Heart, Love, Phil❤
Ashlee
June 9, 2024
I miss you papa
Kara Afrates
November 4, 2023
Thinking of Dan's family and friends on the anniversary of his passing. I pray you find peace and healing. ~ If you are up for a lighthearted story...Dan and I often worked the night shift at the college together and we were often the only two administrators in the office. By nine or so, the students would stop dropping by and we had to stay until ten so that last hour we would finish our work then talk and horse around. He used to buy these chocolate covered marshmallow treats from Aldi's and I had a little stash of sweet treats too. People use to loot our stashes so one of our little things to do was to find a place to hide our sweets. Lol. His hiding spot was in the bottom drawer of his filing cabinet behind the files (you could not see a thing). Mine was in the bottom drawer of my desk underneath a ream of printer paper. My spot was discovered and looted so he left me share his hiding spot and his treats. So very sweet. I do miss Dan and as a fellow Catholic believe in God and heaven. I know he is waching over his loved ones and (as he is able) interceding. I know it is hard down here with some of our loved ones up there, yet we do get to see them in the end. So it's not goodbye, it's until we meet again. ~ Hugs to you all. Take care!
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Joe Magrey
November 6, 2022
Thinking of Dan today seven years after his passing. We miss him and pray for him.
Philomena Kirby
November 5, 2022
Seven years have passed since you have left us Dan. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Miss you and love you. Forever in my heart!
Love Phi
Kara Afrates
November 4, 2022
God bless you, Dan. You are missed.
Kara Afrates
November 5, 2021
Missing Dan on the anniversary of his passing. Prayers for him and his family.
Joe Magrey
November 5, 2021
Dan - You are in our prayers today as we think back on your life. You provided support and inspiration to many in so many ways. May God bless you! - Love, Joe
Philomena Kirby
November 4, 2021
I miss you Dan. You will be forever in my heart. Love Phil
Joe Magrey
November 5, 2020
Dan - I am thinking about you today on the five year anniversary of your passing. Wish you were here. May God bless you. Love, Joe
J Afrates
November 4, 2020
Dear Dan, I was in the attic and found a letter of recommendation you wrote for me after I left OBC. That was so kind of you. Thinking of you in heaven and hoping you are still the guardian angel we all need.
Philomena Kirby
November 4, 2020
Dan, Five years have passes, and there are times that I wish I can say hello to you again. Thinking of you often and tell you that I love you! God Bless , Love You, Philomena
Renee Espenschied
November 4, 2020
It seems so strange that Dan passed away five years ago and only at 72 years old. I miss his younger years. My two brothers are in peace now and didn't have to go through this COVID-19 pandemic. I do miss getting together with both of them. It was always an adventure! Love you Dan. Rest In Peace and Love of our Lord.
Philomena Kirby
November 5, 2019
Dan, Hard to believe it has been 4 years since your passing. I think of you often and wish I can pick up the phone and say hello. like old times.I miss you Dan but I know you are in God's hands and you are safe and I know you Mom, and Jim are together and enjoying each others company. Love you Forever, your Sister Philomena!
Joe Magrey
November 5, 2019
Dan - Four years have gone by since your passing. Thinking about you today. May God bless you always! - Joe
Kara Afrates
November 4, 2019
Thinking of Dan on the anniversary of his passing. I know he is in heaven singing with the angels. God bless him.
March 24, 2019
I have had many thoughts of you this week end Dan. There are times I wish we still could have our weekly talks on the phone and tell you that I miss you. I know you are in God's hands and things are good, but I just want you to know that I will always love you! Say hello to Mom and Jim for me. Love you forever, your sister Philomena.
Kara Afrates
October 23, 2018
Thinking of Dan today and wondering how his family is doing. Hope you all are well.
Phoilomena Kirby
November 5, 2017
Sitting at home this Sunday morning and thinking if you Dan. I just want to tell you that I miss you and all of my Memories will always be of good ones that we had as we grew up together. May god always keep you safe in his arms and take care of Mom and Jim. Love you forever, Philomena
Kara Afrates
September 23, 2017
Happy Birthday in heaven, Dan!
September 22, 2017
Today I sat at work and realized that your Birthday is tomorrow, and it has been almost two years since you have passed. Time sure does go by and the memories I have of you are always good ones.I miss you dearly Dan. Please enjoy your day and celebrate with Mom and Jim. I know all of you are taking good care of each other like always, because that is what our family has done. I pray that God will keep you in his arms and want you to rest in peace. Happy Birthday Dan !
Love Always, Philomena
Kara Afrates
March 8, 2017
Thinking of Dan today. <3
Kara Afrates
November 6, 2016
Thinking of Dan's family and friends today and praying you can find acceptance and peace.
Mary Deighton
November 5, 2016
A candle for my brother, it has been a year since he has left us but he is always in our hearts and will remember all the great memories that he had given us!! Until we meet again - Love Always, Mary
November 4, 2016
This Sunday marks one year that you have left us Dan. I know that all your pain and discomforts are no longer lingering with you. I only wished I was with you to say good bye. I am glad that you have met up with Mom and Jim and that your resting place is near Mom. Miss you Brother. I know you are in God's hands and that all is well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you Dearly, Philomena
September 23, 2016
Happy Birthday Dan. Wishing you a wonderful day from above. Miss you dearly Brother!
All My Love,Philomena
September 22, 2016
Happy Birthday to my brother Dan - We all truly miss you and here's to you celebrating with Mom and Jim!! Love, Mary
Kara Afrates
September 12, 2016
my heart goes out "to" you, not "too"!!
Kara Afrates
September 11, 2016
I still can't believe he's gone. My heart goes out too all of you, I hope you can find the peace you need.
Philomena Kirby
September 10, 2016
As I sit here on this Saturday afternoon I was thinking of you Dan. Sometimes I just wonder what you have been doing this weekend and want to pick up the phone and say hello. I miss you dearly Brother. I hope that you are happy and all is well. I always wished the best for you and no worries for you to carry on. May you rest in peace . Love, Philomena ❤
Joe Magrey
August 28, 2016
Almost nine months have gone by and it's still hard to believe that the Lord has taken you. Our family thinks about you often and knows that the peace of Christ comforts you at your home in heaven. May God bless you always, Joe
June 19, 2016
I am still shocked that he's gone. Rest in peace, my friend.
June 18, 2016
Just wanted to say hello and tell you how much I miss you Dan. Thoughts of you are often and I miss you! Love Always, Philomena
April 13, 2016
For some reason you are on my mind today Brother, hope you are enjoying your time with Mom & Jim!! Love you, Mary
March 22, 2016
I live in dan's building, I need to talk to a family member. please call pam at 216-323-0938.
Philomena Kirby
March 19, 2016
It has been almost 5 months since your passing Dan. I am still in awe that you had left so soon. I miss you Brother. I know you are doing fine with Mom and Jim but I find myself wondering why you left the way you did. I will never forget you and my God take care if you Always. Love, Philomena
Kara Afrates
February 26, 2016
P.S. I would really appreciate it if a member of his family would contact me. Again, take care.
Kara Afrates
February 26, 2016
I met Dan while I was working at Ohio Business College. His desk was next to mine and we had many interesting conversations. After he left, we kept in touch. I hadn't heard from him in a while (even though I left messages) and I googled him to try and find him. It was difficult to learn that he passed. He was always very responsible, thorough, careful, considerate, and a dedicated Catholic. I'm sure it was a difficult loss for his family and friends and my heart goes out to all of you. You have my prayers for peace and soothing. Take care.
December 13, 2015
To My Dear Brother Dan, tried making it to your Mass today but due to certain circumstances was not able to make it. You are in my mind today Brother - Love, Mary
November 28, 2015
It has been 4 weeks and I miss listening to your voice and your texts. I think of you often and catch myself getting emotional over our loss. I miss you Dan!
Love you, Philomena
November 21, 2015
Cousins, We were very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. May he rest in peace.
I have fond memories of our childhood and visiting all of you quite often. I am happy that some of us still keep in touch through Facebook.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry we could not be there for the funeral mass.
We will have a mass said for Dan.
Love
Tom and Joanie Marnecheck
Renee Espenschied
November 16, 2015
If you were to ask me what was the foundation of Dan's soul I would tell you it was faith, hope and charity. If we were to line up in heaven before we were born to pick out what family we would be born to, Dan would pick to be born the third child of seven on September 23, 1953 because of that faith, hope and love. He loved playing in forts made in the woods with his brother Jim, with treasures found, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and with a sign stamped "no girls allowed." Jim and Dan played with a boy we nicknamed Bozo, a neighbor, whose real name escapes me. Little old multicolored rag rugs lined the fort with an old sheet to cover the opening, a flag made of paper bags and colored with those large thick crayons so popular back then. No taller than about four feet, the bushes, shrubs, trees, and long cut branches surrounded the fort on all sides to protect them. They even designed an escape route with a hole they dug that dipped just deep enough for them to crawl out in case of an emergency, such as an adult who may come by.
Then our second family came as gifts for each other. Philomena, Joe, Mary and Dolly. We cared for each other. played on our bikes, up at the playground, the ad building, went to church and even while we grew up and went our own ways, we were never truly alone. Soon, both Jim and Dan went to Borremeo High School and they worked at Camp Christopher. Jim married Sue and Dan went on to the priesthood after receiving his masters in theology. His sermons were filled with his faith in God, his hope in serving, and his love of those he served. He eventually became pastor of St. Mathias Church. But he felt that something was missing in his life when he met Mary Jo and they fell in love. He was able to realize the love of being a father to Jill and Kelly, the joy of raising Ashley, his granddaughter as he would his own daughter and the pleasure of being a grandfather.
Life was hard, jobs were scarce, Dan went back to school to receive another master in business. Dan seemed discontent and kept on searching for his place in the world. He and Mary Jo divorced. Life went on and as he went from job to job he separated himself from others, kept some relationships, made new friends and finally became a caretaker of others. His faith, his hope, and his love were still firm in the foundation of his soul. He is now at peace with his Maker, in our hearts and forever in our memories.
Joe Magrey
November 16, 2015
Dear brother, you were taken too soon. Dan, you will be forever loved by family and friends. Your funny sense of humor and quick wit brought laughter to our hearts. No one could imitate others like you could! You were blessed in Christ's love during each phase of your life. We know that your final blessing from our Lord, Jesus Christ, has given you the eternal peace that you rightfully deserve. And one more thing: When you talk to Him, ask Him to do something about our Cleveland Browns! Only He can help them! May God's grace shine upon you always and remain with you, forever. With all my love,
Svoboda Family
November 15, 2015
Dear Joe and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire Magrey family. Sorry we could not be there for you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers,
Eleanor and Bill
Dee Barrett
November 14, 2015
To my cousins, I have fond childhood memories of all of you--playing at your house and will always remember Dan having a smile on his face. A loving soul has gone home. May he rest in peace. Love you all.
November 13, 2015
I for the first time Dan, do not know where to began. Can you believe that! My heart cries out for you and wonder why you left us so soon. I know that God has taken another one of his Angels with him and told you it was your time, but it was such a surprise you left so soon. I will always have a place in my heart and remember all the great times we had growing up. Nothing but fond memories will be with me. Tomorrow will be your day that your remains will be with Mom, what a better place to be with her. May God be with you Dan. Love you, Philomena
Bill McNamara
November 13, 2015
So sorry Magrey family to hear of your loss. I was in Jim's class at Borromeo - 1 year ahead of Dan. I remember him as a positive and personable guy in HS
Jim & Loretta McClelland
November 13, 2015
Dear Magrey family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time. May God rest his soul.
Jim & Loretta McClelland and family
Jennifer and Grant Harriman
November 12, 2015
We love you and will miss you dearly, Uncle Dan!
November 12, 2015
DANIEL MAGREY AND FAMILY, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11,12. Marguerite Hyde Toledo, Ohio.
pamela terrell
November 11, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 11, 2015
To My Dear Brother Dan,
Where can I start but that You are truly missed by me, your Brother and Sisters and all of your Friends! So many great memories over the years and will think of You along with Mom and our Brother Jim whom you have joined along with the other Angels!! You have achieved so much with us here and may you find the peace that you truly deserve Brother and I will try to keep up with the Cleveland Browns for you, All of My Love - Your Loving Sister, Mary
Don Luscher
November 11, 2015
What a tragic loss. I worked with Dan at Meyers University and we have been friends ever since. What a great man. Don Luscher
J.B. McNulty
November 11, 2015
Dan made Camp Christopher a really memorable experience. So sorry that we had such limited contact over the years. May he rest now in the arms of His Lord with whom Dan pitched his tent.
November 11, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's death. He and I started out together at Borromeo Seminary High School in 1967. We go back a long way. Rest in peace, Dan! Bill Jerse
1971. Dan using his seminary experience to help out at a Mass in the woods at camp Christopher.
Timothy Lilley
November 11, 2015
1971. Camp Christopher's veteran counselor, a kid magnet for 4 summers.
Timothy Lilley
November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, Joe. Know that your family is in my prayers during this time. Know that our God is with you every day and will help you and your family through this difficult time.
Laura Peeper
Libby and John Haytas
November 10, 2015
Was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Dan was a wonderful and compassionate man. Dan was my boss for all of his career at WICCI and a friend long after he left. Dan will be missed by all whose life he touched.
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