Nagel, Gary C., longtime resident of Smithtown, New York, peacefully passed in the presence of his loving family and friends. Proud and dedicated teacher for over 30 years at Northport High School, where he ran the yearbook and work-study programs and taught a variety of business and math courses. He spent his retirement golfing, visiting family in Michigan and Las Vegas, watching his grandsons play baseball, playing cards and scrabble, and enjoying time with family and friends. Beloved father of Jeffrey Nagel (of Garden City, NY) and Allan (Virginia) Nagel (of Las Vegas, NV). Loving grandfather of Jeremy (GC), Evan (GC), Andrew (GC), Zachary (LV) and Nicholas (LV). Adored brother of the late Edward Nagel and cherished brother in law of Sylvia Nagel (Rochester Hills, MI).
Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip and James RC Church, St. James, NY. Interment at The White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy, MI. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Gary’s loving memory to EPIC Long Island, 1500 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 (www.epicli.com). Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of Branch Funeral Home Smithtown and Vigliante family Online guest book at www.branchfh.com