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Lee KAGL Obituary

KAGL, Lee R. Lee R. Kagl of Bristol died Sunday (April 18, 2010) at Bristol Hospital. A lifelong resident, Lee was born October 2, 1943, the son of Robert and Margaret (Golnik) Kagl. Upon graduation from Bristol Eastern High School, he joined the United States Navy serving for three years. After returning to Bristol, Lee joined Chandler Evans as a tool designer and remained there for 27 years. A longtime member of the Chippanee Golf Club, Lee's sense of humor and love of information made him an influential member of the "Pack", a select group of dedicated golfers. Besides his parents of Bristol, Lee is survived by his daughter Jennifer Spencer of Torrington, his long time companion and true love Sharon Simpson of Plainville, her sons Shane of Plainville and Shawn of New York, two uncles George Kagl of Bristol and Emil Kagl of Plainville and an aunt Marilyn Perakos of Florida. A funeral service with Military honors will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (April 22, 2010) at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Avenue, Forestville CT. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home from 9-11 Thursday Morning. In lieu of flowers, in recognition of the outstanding care he received during his stay at Bristol Hospital, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to the Bristol Hospital Hospice Program, c/o The Bristol Hospital Development Fund, PO Box 977, Bristol CT 06010. For online tributes, please visit: www.obrien-funeralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 20, 2010.

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Pete Myslenski

April 21, 2010

Dear Sharon and family, I was saddened to hear about Lee’s passing. Lee was always a pleasure to talk to and we shared many funny stories together. He was one of the guys and always will be.
He will be missed by many.

Sally Calcaterra

April 21, 2010

Sharon and Family

We were sorry to hear of Lee's passing. You are in our thought's and prayers during this difficult time.

Sally and Harvey

Steve Drzymalski

April 21, 2010

My condolences to Lee's family and friends. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with Lee for many years, he was always a pleasure to be around

Jim Weber

April 20, 2010

Dear Sharon and family and friends. I'm very sorry for your loss. Lee was a good guy, always laughing, always smiling. May God bless him.

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