James Fagan Obituary
James is preceded in death by his father, Charles F. Fagan, his mother, Esther L. Fagan, and his brother, Harry C. "Chuck" Fagan.
Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Sallie (Beck) Fagan, his daughter, Kimberly J. Fagan of Jeannette, his brother, Dennis Fagan (Delores) of Level Green and his sister-in-law, Kathy Fagan of Plum.
James chose no public services but his family wishes to express their thanks to Dr. F. Akbar and his staff at Hillman Monroeville.
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Nicholas Visnic
March 14, 2026
I will miss my Mentor and friend.
He was a special breed of trucker and enthueist. He helped me with my career and taught me important principles that I will always carry
Jim and Sally's relationship was an inspiration for me and I'm grateful to have known him and Sally as well as Kim. Thank you Jim for all the help and opportunity that you have given me. RIP
Donna Koenig
February 13, 2026
Jim with one of his cars.
Donna Meyers Koenig
February 13, 2026
Jim,
I'm so grateful Wayne, Elizabeth, and I got to know you. You always made me laugh about visiting you and Sally! I'll miss your jokes. We'll all miss you.
You were such a talented and hard-working person. You impressed me, and anyone who knew you, with your ability to work your magic - recreating cars into works of art! There's noone who can replace you.
You were always kind.
If you and Sally hadn't opened your home to Aunt Jean, I might have never gotten to know you. You and Sally showed so much patience, kindness and love to her. You made her life happier.
I'll always remember the love and devotion you felt for Sally and Kim. I believe you'll always be looking out for them and wishing them happiness. I hope it won't take long for their sadness to end and thoughts of you will make them smile.
You'll always be in their hearts and mine.
Thank you for being someone we will think of often. Thank God we knew you.
May God bless you and hold you close.
Howard Montgomery
February 12, 2026
Couldn't meet a nicer guy met him while trucking in the late seventies
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Marie
February 11, 2026
May you rest in eternal peace uncle! We love you
Cra
February 9, 2026
Uncle Jim, you are missed by many. Hope your tearing it up on a Harley and grabbing gears in the old Peterbilt.... Until we meet again rest easy
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