On Saturday, October 21, 2006, after eight years of courageous battle with cancer, Joe finally succumbed to his illness. Joe will always be remembered as a loving father, husband and friend. He loved his family deeply and to him his children were everything in his life. He was always there to help a friend or the St. Rita community regardless of how sick he was. Joe enjoyed life and anyone who knew him would tell you that he lived by the motto that there is "the right way, the wrong way and Joe's way". He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years Deborah G. Nagle; son Brendan E. Nagle, age 13; and daughter Claire A. Nagle, age 11. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters Eileen F. Chubb, Thomas F. Nagle, James J. Nagle, Kathleen G. Nagle, John S. Nagle and Robert P. Nagle. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis X. and Eileen G. Nagle. The family will receive friends on Monday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at EVERLY WHEATLEY FUNERAL HOME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 11 a.m., on Tuesday, October 24 at St. Rita's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation, 1600 Duke St., Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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Elizabeth Robbins
November 2, 2006
Deborah,
We were so sorry to hear... Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days and years to come. I look forward to visiting with you in the back of the cafeteria during Brendan's troop meetings.
Carl & Carolyn Robinson
October 26, 2006
Deborah
We were so deeply saddened to learn of Joe's passing. He was such a dear friend to Todd. In our long lives we don't know of anyone more courageous than Joe in his valiant struggle with this disease. May God bless you, Brendon & Claire with courage and strength in the time ahead and may warm and happy memories of Joe enfold you. You will be close in our thoughts and prayers.
Janelle Ferguson
October 25, 2006
Mrs. Nagle,
I was so sadden to hear the news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember when your husband came to help around St. Rita School. He as not feeling his best, but he came anyway. He was a wonderful man. Brendan stay strong.
John Leitzke
October 25, 2006
Deborah
My deepest and most heartfelt sorrow for you and your children. Please know and lean on the love and friendship of your and Joe's families and friends. And your close friends here at work. Words are so inadequate. God's love never is.
Judi Kahl
October 24, 2006
Deborah - I was so sorry to hear of your husband's death. I hope you and your children find solace in the great years that you shared. You and your family are in my prayers.
Pam Mazakas
October 24, 2006
Deborah,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I don't think there are any words that can ease your pain, but I hope that you will find comfort in the many happy memories you have with Joe.
Tom Charlton
October 24, 2006
Deborah: Please accept my condolences on Joe's passing. You and your children have my deepest sympathy. I could not help but admire Joe's courage (and your's) in dealing with this misfortune. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. You, Joe, Brendon, and Claire are in my prayers.
Marjorie Copeland
October 24, 2006
I'm sorry for your loss -- it's a big one... From one who recently suffered two major losses, I'll hold you in my prayers. Just remember to take all the time you need to get through this.
Carol Staniec
October 23, 2006
Dear Deborah,
I am so sorry for your loss and the children's loss of their father. I too have had this terrible disease place its mark into my family tree. I will pray for strength for you and your family in handling all that God has now put in your path. My deepest sympathies.
Adelaide & Roan Webb
October 23, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Katharine Dowell
October 23, 2006
Deborah-
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. Please know you have the sympathy of many friends, even those not close by. I will keep you and your dear children in my thoughts and prayers.
Gregory Gwaltney
October 23, 2006
Deborah,
Please accept my deepest condolences over your loss. Having lost a spouse at a young age I know some of what you are going through. I know it has been a hard struugle for you and Joe and your children over the last eight years, but I hope that the great memories you have of Joe will ease the sorrow. Though I will not be able to attend the funeral tomorrow, know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Greg Gwaltney
Steve Kelton
October 23, 2006
Deborah,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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