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DONALD DAGIT Obituary
DAGIT, DONALD LEE 54 - of Egg Harbor Twp., left his family peacefully, woefully too soon, on July 22, 2011. Born in Havertown PA on February 5, 1957. Donald enjoyed his youth in Brigantine and proudfully raised his family in Egg Harbor Twp. Donald had an incredible work ethic. He cherished his relationships with his Bally and Harrah's coworkers. His love for his family and his friends will be sorely missed. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Elma, his beautiful children Jay-R and Jessica, his heartsick brother Dan, his sister-in-law, nieces, nephew, aunts, cousins and countless good friends. Friends and all those touched by Donald's life are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday July 27, 2011 at 11 am St Katharine Drexel Church in EHT. Friends may call before the Mass Wednesday July 27th from 9am to 11am at the Church. Saturday July 30, 2011 at 11am final prayer and inurnment will be at the Chapel of Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flower memoral contributions may be made to Jessica Dagit Trust Fund at TD Bank.
Memories and Condolences
for DONALD DAGIT
GP
August 26, 2023
You are missed. I think about you often. You weee a good friend. GP
Lorraine Kelty
August 2, 2011
Yes gone too soon but that smile and great sense of humor will live on in my thoughts of him. Elma I am so very sorry for you, Jessica, Jay-R, Dan and all of his loving family. I know that you would give anything to have him here with you still but know that he is looking down on you with that big grin, peacefully and without pain. Love, Lorraine
Robert Krupa
July 31, 2011
Dear Elma, Jessica, and Jay-R
I'm sorry to hear of Don's passing. I wish it could have been different. I wish that Donald could have lived a long, and happy, and healthy life with you all.
Working with Don was always a pleasure and I know he loved you all very much. In many casual conversations on break I would ask how is your family and he would enthusiasticaly tell me about Jessica and Jay-R. He had great admiration for Jay-R and Jessica was great.
He would tell me how none of this would have been possible without you, Elma, his lovely wife. He had much love, admiration and respect for you I can tell you that. You made his life complete. Donald had many blessings to be thankful for.
In John 6:51 John states that "He who believes in the Father shall never die." I know Don belived in God.
My prayer for you all at this time,
Dear father in heaven
Please comfort Don in his returning to your Grace.
Please grant your peace and give your strenght to Elma, Jay-R and Jessica, his beloved family.
Heal their emptiness and sorrow and fill the hole in their hearts with your Grace and Love.
Deliver onto them your many blessings.
In the name of your son Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior Amen.
Elma,Jay-R, Jessy, and brother Danny, who Don always spoke highly of (especially his photograpy), Do not be afraid, "ask in the name of the father and it shall be given." Amen.
Respectfully with peace and love
Rober Krupa and Marlene Panzarella
Ray Johnson
July 29, 2011
It hurts to hear of Donald's passing...He and I started our entry level mailroom jobs together at Bally's Park Place (way back in 1979 before the doors opened while still under construction)...
We traveled all the back stairs and to the offsite offices and put a million miles on our feet during those early days...He was always a lot of fun and was a great practical joker..and a good sport when on the recieving of one as well!
I am heartened to know that in the years after we worked together that he went on to have a very loving and wonderful family of his own..
To the loved one's (and countless many friends he left behind), I am in sympathy..and cannot imagine the loss Elma and his beloved children must feel. Gone way too soon, I still imagine the Donald I knew fit as much into his 50-odd years as most men do in a lifetime...and to Daniel, please look to the time when you and Don will be together once again! Healthy, once again, and no longer in pain...along with your parents and eventually all your friends....
I'm so sorry for your loss,
Don was a good man..(the type of man I want to be when I grow up someday)...
RIP Donald!! See ya again someday, Bud..
Sincerely,
Walter Parker
July 28, 2011
Elma and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Karyn Preuster
July 27, 2011
One of my favorite memories of Donald, is his ability to make me laugh, not just any laugh, but the gut-wrenching laughter, that would have you doubled over in tears!!! And of course, they would always holler at us, like to kids!! We didn't care, we laughed the whole 8 hrs, and my face and stomach hurt for 2 days!!! Don may have been small in statue, but to me, he was 6 ft tall and always the life of the party!!! He will be sadly missed, yet all the while, looking down on us...and probably laughing too!! May you find peace and solace in knowing he no longer suffers in pain!!!
Mike and Sandy Fornaro
July 27, 2011
Dear Elma our deepest sympathy to you and your children. We will fondly remember Donald and all the good times we had in Brigantine on the dock. God Bless you.
Mike and Sandy Fornaro
July 27, 2011
Dear Dagit family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing!! Much to soon Please know that the entire island of Brigantine are thinking of you at this time..He is with Joan now watching over his very special family...Love to you all and God be with you. Dee & Doug Brown
Rick and Linda Brewster
July 27, 2011
Dear Dan , I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother, please know we send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our sincere sympathies to you and your family --Rick and Linda Brewster
Debbie Lechner-Rockelmann
July 27, 2011
When Bally first opened in 1979 I worked with Don in the front office. Always ran into him from time to time over the years, and it was a pleasure. What a tremendous person he was. I am so sorry for your loss.
Brian Roberts
July 26, 2011
From me Brian roberts and my family my deepest sympathy goes out to the Dagit family .Don was a great friend to me when I really needed one and never asked for anything but for me to Pay it forward he brought me into his family and taught me a life lesson that I tell people to this day .I'll miss you bro and wished I could have seen you again and heard you fussing and cussing you'll be truly missed
July 26, 2011
Dear Elma,
We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy and never failed to make us laugh. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Denise and Harold
Alina Dagit
July 26, 2011
I loved Uncle Donald very much and know he is in an amazing place that's pain free and full of love from others before him. Much love to Elma
July 26, 2011
I loved Uncle Donald very much and know he is in an amazing place that's pain free and full of love from others before him. Much love to Elma
alina dagit
July 26, 2011
I loved Uncle Donald very much and know he is in an amazing place that's pain free and full of love from others before him. Much love to Elma
Alina Dagit
July 26, 2011
I loved Uncle Donald very much and I know he is in an amazing place that's pain free and full of love from the others before him. Much love to Elma, Jay-R, and Jesse.
Jeff Doran
July 26, 2011
Dear Dan and Family,
So sorry to hear Don's passing. It has been years since last seeing you guys, and I am saddened that the time slipped away without catching up. My Prayers are with you, and may God Bless you and that his memory be forever cherished.
July 26, 2011
DEAR ELMA,IWORK WITH DONALD AT BALLYSAND SENDING MY SYMPATHY TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.RICHARD VOLK
Tracy Price
July 26, 2011
Elma, My thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Donald will be truly missed.
Karyn Preuster
July 26, 2011
Dear Elma and Family,
I worked with Donald for yrs.at Harrahs, and am honored to have called him FRIEND. Beneath the tough exterior, he was a gentle soul, whom adored his family. His sense of humor, outlook on life and ability to make light of any situation, will truly be missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find the strength to carry you through this difficult time.
RIP BIG GUY!!!
ANTHONY FORESTA
July 26, 2011
ELMA,May GOD watch over you and your family in this time of sorrow and always.DONALD is pain free now may he rest in peace with GOD.
Frei
July 26, 2011
And we laughed.... We shared some great times. Memories that will last forever. Rest in peace my friend..Rest in peace.
My sincere and heartfelt condolances to Elma,Dan and family
Harrahs dealer
July 26, 2011
RIP Don.
Dana Ross
July 26, 2011
I am so sad to hear this news! Donald was such a wonderful man and great friend. I enjoyed every second I spent with him. Such a loss in this world. I pray for his family who he loved so much.
Jeanne Marie McLaughlin
July 25, 2011
My condolences to Donny's family. Thank you Donny for sharing your smile with everyone you came across. You will be missed by many.
Renee Helmar-Burnett
July 25, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. I worked with Donald at Bally's many years ago and he was always a very funny, kind man. Rest in peace.
Deborah Dagit
July 25, 2011
We will miss Donald so much. As a fun-loving and cherished Uncle, a caring Brother-in-law, and a very much loved member of our family. We are thinking of him being in a better place and no longer suffering. Love, Deb, Dan, Alina, Marina, Van and June.
John&Gerre Bobeck
July 25, 2011
Elma,
Words cannot even tell you how we feel for you and your family. Donald was so very special to everyone on both shifts at Harrah's. Our prayers are with you and your family during this very tough time.
Nancy Tepedino
July 25, 2011
I am deeply saddened by Donald's passing. He was a very unique person whom I feel privileged to have had the honor to know and work with. His sense of humor is and always will be memorable to me. His smile forever imprinted in my mind. He will sorely be missed by all who have known him. My sincere prayers to Elma, Jessica and his entire family.
Tracey Spence & Family
July 25, 2011
Elma And Family,
We Were So Sorry To Hear Of The Passing Of Donald. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are with You And The Kids And Your Family. May God Bless You And Your Family In This Time Of Sorrow.
July 25, 2011
Dear Dan and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. He was a great guy and I know you will miss him tremendously and we will all miss him. Donald and his family will be in our prayers.
Kate and Leo Stinson
Sally Stewart
July 25, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherry Hewitt
July 25, 2011
Danny and Elma,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Donald. He was truley a wonderful man. I hope all your fond memories will carry you through this rough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Denise Conover
July 25, 2011
Elma,
I am so very sorry to learn of Donald's passing. He was a very special person and I am happy to say my friend. We shared many conversations and chats over the years working together,about many subjects, especially his family. He truly loved his family. Under that tough exterior was a kind and gentle soul! Donald will be truly missed by many many people. My prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace, and may God give you strength during this difficult time.
Denise
Bob King
July 25, 2011
Dear Don,
Since we were "locker neighbors" in the locker room, it's tough knowing that you won't be returning. I'll miss our lively exchanges and poor attempts at humor which resulted in a mutually, tear-inducing belly laugh.
I always voted for you when you ran for the toke-committee, as did all the boys.
Our loss is heaven's gain.
Rest in Peace my dear friend.
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