William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-11-01 / 11. szám
For Starters Share the fraternal spirit with a Holiday Basket YOUR BRANCH can share the fraternal spirit this holiday season by participating in WPA’s annual Holiday Basket program. Just fill baskets with non-perishable foods and other items, and the Home Office will reimburse each branch $40 per basket, up to three baskets per branch. Your branch can use these funds to buy a turkey, ham or additional items to fill up each basket. Branch volunteers then deliver the baskets to families in need. Many branches start early and deliver baskets over the Thanksgiving holiday, while others participate during the Christmas season. Some prepare baskets during both holidays. With your help, we can spread the joy of the holiday season this year to many families in need. We also encourage all branches to fulfill our fraternal mission by donating food and non-perishable items to their local food bank or other family service agencies throughout the year. Let your community know WPA truly cares. For more information on participating in this year’s Holiday Basket program, call the Home Office toll-free at I -800-848-7366. ROGER G. NAGY National Director 1983-1999 2007-2015 WPA mourns loss of Roger G. Nagy MANDEVILLE, LA - The members of Branch 71 Duquesne, Pa., the Association's Official Family and WPA members across the nation mourned the recent death of former National Director Roger G. Nagy. Mr. Nagy, 71, passed away Sept. 24, 2015, after a year-long battle against pancreatic cancer. Mr. Nagy loved the Association and was dedicated to its fraternal mission, a legacy passed on to him by his father, the late Gus G. Nagy, who served WPA as a National Officer for many years. Roger Nagy was first elected to the Board of Directors in 1983 and served on the Board for 16 years until 1999. Eight years later, he was again elected to the Board and served for another eight years until his death. Throughout his decades of service, Mr. Nagy was a fixture at many WPA events, serving as a coordinator of a number of WPA bowling and golf tournaments. He was born March 7,1944, in Duquesne, Pa., the son of the late Gus and Elizabeth (Rinkacs) Nagy. He earned his bachelor's degree from California State University in California, Pa., in 1968, and his master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979. He was employed by Consolidated Natural Gas for 31 years, retiring in 2001. A resident of Mandeville since 1990, Mr. Nagy was an avid British sports car enthusiast who restored cars and belonged to several sports car clubs and organizations. He also loved to bake and volunteered to help bake with Pennies for Bread at St. Joseph's Abbey in St. Benedict, La. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna (Yakin) Nagy. He is survived by his wife Charlotte (Hokkanen) Nagy; his son, Gregory G. Nagy (Michelle); and his daughter, Sarah E. Nagy (Joseph Pitts). A memorial Mass was celebrated Sept. 29 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mandeville. The family requests donations in Mr. Nagy's memory be made to St. Joseph Abbey Pennies for Bread. May he rest in peace. 2 0 November 2015 0 William Penn Life
