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Obituary for Joseph P. Wagner
Joseph P. Wagner, age 88, of Shelton and previously of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Gloria (McDonald) Wagner, passed away peacefully in his sleep January 13, 2016 in Geer Village, Canaan, CT. Joseph was born in Bridgeport, September 8, 1927, son of the late Joseph F. and Mary (Boemmels) Wagner. He and Gloria were parishioners of Our Lady of Grace Church and resided in Stratford most of their lives before moving to Shelton
He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired longshoreman and a member and business manager for local 1398. He also owned and operated Wagner Fuel in the greater Bridgeport area. He was an avid hockey fan and loved his family and all children, especially all the neighborhood children, who were always knocking on Joe's door to join in the neighborhood games.
He is survived by his daughter. Joy Marino and her husband Mark of West Cornwall and two grandsons, Danny and Sam Marino.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. by meeting directly in Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may visit with the family Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Suite 100, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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He was a United States Army Veteran and a retired longshoreman and a member and business manager for local 1398. He also owned and operated Wagner Fuel in the greater Bridgeport area. He was an avid hockey fan and loved his family and all children, especially all the neighborhood children, who were always knocking on Joe's door to join in the neighborhood games.
He is survived by his daughter. Joy Marino and her husband Mark of West Cornwall and two grandsons, Danny and Sam Marino.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. by meeting directly in Our Lady of Grace Church, 497 Second Hill Lane, Stratford. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may visit with the family Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Suite 100, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067.
For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
18
Jan
4:00 PM
- 6:30 PM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday
19
Jan
10:30 AM
Our Lady of Grace Church
497 Second Hill Lane
Stratford, Ct 06614
Interment
Tuesday
19
Jan
12:00 PM
Saint Michael Cemetery
2205 Stratford Avenue
Stratford, CT 06615
Memorial Contribution
Alzheimer's Association
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