James E. Nagorski

James E. Nagorski obituary, Erie, PA

James E. Nagorski

James Nagorski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, LLP - Pine Avenue Branch on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Jimmy, a pure, gentle, loving, joyous child of God entered into eternal life on November 5, 2025. Born on September 7, 1952, he far exceeded all predictions of life expectancy and flourished in all his endeavors.
He always had a smile on his face and in his heart, embracing every activity and outing he participated in. He especially loved going to weekly Mass and dinner with his dear friends Jean, Rich and Nancy, and accompanying his sister to work at Maria House Project with Joe, Tim and all the men, where he colored pictures to send to family and friends.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his devoted parents Carl and Eileen (Wolf) Nagorski; grandparents Edward and Olivia Wolf and Carl and Marie Nagorski; uncle William Nagorski; aunt and uncle Lucille and James Melvin, and cousins Damon and Douglas Melvin.
His smile lit up the room and he touched everyone he met with kindness and happiness. Jimmy will be dearly missed, but his spirit lives on and will be cherished by his beloved sister Mary Beth Nagorski; cousins Danny, Dennis, David (Chris) Melvin, Karen (Robin) Sisco, Jerry (Patty) Wolf, and his entire loving Wolf and Nagorski families.
The family graciously requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial Masses be offered for the repose of Jimmy's soul. Visitation will be held at Brugger Funeral Homes and Crematory, Pine Avenue Branch, 845 East 38th Street on Friday, November 14th, from 3 to 7 p.m. A service will be held there on Saturday, November 15th, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, 509 East 26th Street, at 10 a.m., after which Jimmy will be laid to rest next to his parents at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.
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