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Felix Wagher Obituary
Feb. 10, 1961 - Sept. 14, 2017
Dr. Felix H. ("Phil") Wagher, DMD, 56, of Danbury, died at his home on Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born in Mineola, NY, to Alan E. Wagher and Anne (Cassidy) Wagher.
Phil graduated from Northview High School in Dothan, AL, attended Auburn University, and graduated from Western Connecticut State University. He graduated from Boston University with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry. He was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society, and received the 1990 American Academy of Dental Radiology Award for Oral Diagnosis and Radiology.
His career in dentistry included a private practice on South Street in Danbury, as well as with the Southbury Training School. He also generously donated his time volunteering with the CT Mission of Mercy, providing dental care to those in need.
In addition to having a professional career as a dentist, Phil was a self-taught musician, a certified Microsoft engineer, a skilled craftsman, and the inventor of the first flexible dental implant. He will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor, his beautiful mind, and his ability to put others at ease.
Phil will be sorely missed by his cherished children Alanna and Nikolas Wagher; his brothers, Christopher Wagher and his wife, Mary, Karl Wagher and his significant other, Jennifer Hollstein; his nephew and godson, Erik; his niece and goddaughter, Haley; and his godmother, Jacolyn Connolly.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Alan T. "Tim" Wagher.
The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Monday, September 18 between the hours of 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service and burial at St. John's Cemetery in Darien will be private.
To honor Phil's memory, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.CornellMemorial.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Felix Wagher
Maureen Wagher
September 11, 2020
Phil-
You will NEVER be forgotten. Loving you always... Maureen, Alanna, Nik
P.S. Look at our kids- what a blessing!! I know you’re as proud of them as I.
P.S.S Will never forget your last words said to me. ❤
Tom Galliford
September 30, 2017
Just heard of Phil's passing. So sorry to you all. Will always remember the elementary school days sleepovers at Karl's house and Phil being his old funny self. God Bless!
Arline Lathrop
September 18, 2017
Dear Wagher Family. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of such a good man. People used to look at me kind of funny when I said, I looked forward to going to the dentist. How could that be? He was so kind, funny,and understanding and what a great dentist. I had confidence that he could fix any dental problem I had.
He will certainly be missed.
Dorian Cundari
September 18, 2017
We moved to Bethel in 1992 and were unhappy with the dentists we had tried. As luck would have it, our next door neighbor's son/brother had recently taken over a practice in Danbury, which he was running with his young wife. In addition to realizing immediately that our dental health was in good hands with Phil, we also hit it off on a personal level. We were around the same age and when Maureen became pregnant with Alanna, we too were expecting our first daughter. They took dance classes together and I will never forget Phil's laughter at that first recital.
With Phil at the helm, with his witty demeanor and deep intellect, going to the dentist was a breeze and never feared. Conversation with Phil (well as much as one could get in a word edgewise while being worked on) was never short on demand, unless he took a break to hum along to his music. He asked about our kids and was always proud to give updates on his own.
Chris, Karl, Alanna, Nik, Maureen and at the whole family; please accept our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. We are heartbroken that he was taken so soon and will be truly missed. He'll be looking down on everyone and looking out for everyone as he climbs that "stairway to heaven" guitar in hand.
You won't be forgotten Phil! We were fortunate to have known you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Jim, Dori, Jill and Jess Cundari
Patricia Matta-Wrobel
September 18, 2017
Dear Alanna, Nikolas, Maureen & Family,
I am so very saddened to hear of Phil's passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Try to remember your dad and friend with great joy!
Blessing to you all!
Ann Kohler
September 18, 2017
To the Wagher family please accept our heart felt sympathy.
We are very sad to hear of Dr Wagher's passing. He was a great person and a great Dentist. May he Rest In Peace.
Ben and Ann Kohler.
The Woods Family
September 18, 2017
Karl, Chris and the Wagher family, we are so saddened to learn of Phil's passing. Funny, witty, sarcastic and charming were only a few of the qualities we loved about him. May he rest in peace with your parents and Timmy. We hope your memories of family, love and happiness with him sustain you until you meet again. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you.
Sincerely,
Cheryl, Rick, Madison and Gabrielle Woods.
dorrance kelly
September 18, 2017
An extraordinary and gifted man that will be sorely missed by family and friends that knew him well. Rest in peace, my friend. Dorrance
Michael & Lynn Negron and family
September 18, 2017
Alanna, Nik and family....
It is with great shock and sadness we learn of your dad's passing. The Negrons were all patients of his and your dad's infectious humor, incredible intellect, his choice of music, his enlightening conversation skills about any subject made every appointment a fun -filled or educational experience. His pride in both of you was immeasurable. He will be missed by all, no doubt... and we hope all the wonderful memories of your father will help you through this sad time. God bless you both.
Leah Petrucci
September 17, 2017
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Kayla Benedetto
September 17, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of a wonderful man and father. Although I never had the chance to meet him, his beautiful daughter Alanna has always spoke so highly of him. My condolences to the Wagher family.
Kayla Benedetto
Cathy Couture
September 17, 2017
Phil, you were one of the funniest people I will ever know. I will hold tight the laughs and good times we all had. You will be missed and never forgotten. Chris & Karl I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Phil.
Cathy, Haley & Erik
Edward and Janice Seidl
September 17, 2017
My husband and I were sad to hear of Dr. Waghers passing. He was a great dentist and a friend to his patients. I always felt when I had an appointment I was going to visit a friend and the friend fixed my teeth. He always had something interesting to say and enjoyed a good laugh. He had his music on and would sing as he worked. He will missed so much.
September 17, 2017
I am so saddened to read of Dr.Wagher's death. He was a patient of mine since a youngster and he cared for my dental needs for years. He was competent and kind and careful and a great person. Although I have moved elsewhere I miss him and express my sincere condolences to his family. Don Evans, M.D.
Bruce Bauer
September 17, 2017
To the Wagher family please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dr. Wagher. He was a wonderful person and a great dentist. We are so shocked to hear of his passing. May he rest in ever lasting peace. Bruce & Phyllis
Maureen Wagher
September 17, 2017
My Dear Phil,
You will always be a part of my heart. Our children are a reflection of the best in both of us. I will always remember your many qualities: your humble nature, your humor, your intellect, your ability to make decisions in the most dire of circumstances, your resourcefulness, your ability to fix ANYTHING and your intellectual curiosity. You can be sure you will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for the many good years we shared together. I will forever honor your memory to our future extended families. I have no doubt you are in Heaven with God and that your spirit will be with our children throughout their lives... With all of my love, Maureen
Karl Wagher
September 17, 2017
Rest in peace my brother. Thank you for all you have done. Go see mom, dad and Timmy. But most of all be free and happy. I love you and miss you. Karl
patti Lynch
September 17, 2017
Patti Lynch
September 17, 2017
Patti Lynch
September 17, 2017
Patti Lynch
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Patti Lynch
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Patti Lynch
September 17, 2017
To my dear Alanna, Nikolas and Maureen,
Your Dad and father of your cherished children is at peace now. May memories of a happier time bring you some healing during this very difficult and sad time. Having worked with Maureen and Phil for years as they both worked so hard to establish the dental practice putting their heart and soul (and a lot of sweat equity) into was a rewarding part of my early hygiene career. We had a lot of laughs, and there was a LOT of love.
With sincerest condolences, Patti McCarthy-Lynch former sister in law, auntie to Nik and Alanna and Godmother to Alanna my prayers are with the entire Wagher Family
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