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Richard Warnagiris Obituary

Richard "TUKOO" D. Warnagiris, 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 24, 2010. He was predeceased by his son, Joseph; his daughter, Rita; three brothers, Victor, Robert and Edward Warnagiris. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Catherine Warnagiris; a daughter and son-in-law, Cecilia & Brian Mann; two sons, Richard "Warni" Warnagiris and Constant "CJ" Warnagiris; two grandsons, Derek and Brennan Mann; a sister, Martha Warnagiris; a brother and sister-in-law, Joseph & Pat Warnagiris; also countless nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. He was a member of St. Joseph's Lithuanian Church. Richard was a retired employee of General Electric Corp., a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, member of the Binghamton Clef Club, the Vestal Community Chorus and various choruses around town. He was never without his camera. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Bednarsky Funeral Home, Inc., 96 Glenwood Ave., Binghamton, and at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 59 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2010.

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Nancy Bunts-Nesbit

January 8, 2011

To the Warnagiris family: I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of "Dad" Warnagiris. I remember fondly of all the times I spent at your house as a child! Please accept my deepest sympathy. My thoughts & prayers are with you at your time of loss.

Barbara Skarvinko

January 7, 2011

Richard was such a special man. I always enjoyed singing with him in the Vestal Community Chorus. He had such a wonderful personality and always had a nice word for everyone. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. With deepest sympathy.

Margaret Gnad

December 30, 2010

CJ,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

-Missy

December 29, 2010

Richard was a wonderful man. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. With sincere sympathy.

Mae

December 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Richard was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 29, 2010

To Cecilia, Brian, Derek & Brennan,
So sorry for the loss of your father & grandfather. You are all in our prayers.
Mike & Chris Berg, Johnson City, NY

Janet Wayman

December 29, 2010

To the Warnagiris family,
I sang with him several years ago in the Patriots (American Legion group). I have many fond memories of singing with him. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Pete & Cathy Huber

December 28, 2010

warni,so sorry to hear about your dad know that you and your family are in are thoughts cherrish your memories

Joyce Gober-Williams

December 28, 2010

Eternal Memory, I remember one special thing about the Warnagiris Family, the love they felt for each other.

December 28, 2010

Aunt Catherine , Cecilia, Rich, CJ,
So sorry to here of the lose of uncle Richard, i remember the stories he told me of my dad, and they will allways stay in my heart ,
"" Victor jr and family ""

Russ White

December 28, 2010

We are very sad to hear this news. We that have sung in the Vestal Community Chorus will miss him greatly. He was a very special friend. Our prayers are with the whole family.

Suzanne Ackley-Perot

December 28, 2010

CC, So sorry to hear about your dad. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Joe Varsik

December 28, 2010

Rich, Cecilia, CJ and Mom; I am so sorry about Dad. Growing up he and Mom were like my second parents and I think the amount of time I spent at the house they thought they had another child. I will miss him but he will be in all our hearts. God Bless you.

Roy Cortright

December 28, 2010

Warni so sorry to hear about your dad . Our prayers are with you and your family .

Rick Lombardini

December 28, 2010

"Warni, I am so sorry about the passing of Dad. He has a special place in my heart. May God Bless you and your family at this time of sorrow."

Darlene Eaton-Childress

December 28, 2010

Rich,I so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Donald & Marsha Brown

December 28, 2010

Very sorry to hear Mr. Warnagiris died our thoughts are with you all.


Donald and Marsha
Heidelberg Germany

Ron James

December 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 27, 2010

Rich, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this tragic time. Jim and Jean Cassin ( Johnson City)

Helen Skinner

December 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We always remember the joy he took in family and home,
Michael and Helen Skinner

Carol Eaton-Heath

December 27, 2010

Rich, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Randy Millard

December 27, 2010

CJ and family, I am very sorry for your loss.

Beatrice Dickinson

December 27, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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