Joseph C. Nagle, 93, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, while a resident at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, Massachusetts. He was one of ten children born to the late James and Annie Nagle. “Joe,” as he was affectionately known and referred to by family and friends, was born on October 19, 1930, in Cambridge. He studied with the Franciscan fathers and brothers at Christopher Columbus High School in the north end of Boston, where he was a member of their first graduating class.
He was a loving husband of 65 years of Loretta (Brignolia) Nagle.
Joe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves in 1951 and was very proud of his time at Paris Island; his military obligations were absolved, however, when he returned home and joined the Massachusetts State Police. Upon retiring from the State Police, Joe started a second career as the Director of Loss and Prevention for ITT Continental Baking (aka Wonder Bread).
In addition to his wife, Loretta, Joe is survived by eight children: Lawrence J. Nagle, James J. Nagle, Catherine A. Yarberry (Ken), Austin J. Nagle Sr. (Pat), Joseph B. Nagle, Barbara H. Wiseman (Jeff), John J. Nagle and Thomas E. Nagle. He leaves behind twelve loving grandchildren: Lorna, Pierce and James Yarberry, Austin and Andrew Nagle, Jennifer, Victoria and Conrad Nagle, Christopher, Catherine, Charlie, and John Wiseman. Also left to cherish his memories are his dear sister, Margaret Grealish of Brighton, and dear nephew, Martin Grealish, as well as several other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the McCarthy, McKinney, and Lawler Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St, Framingham, on May 12, 8:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, 74 School St., Saxonville at 10 am. Private Family only Interment will be at Edgell Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joe’s name to Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, Ossining, NY, www.maryknollsociety.org.
To share a memory with the Nagle family, kindly visit www.mccarthyfh.com
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