Charles J. Nagy: Retired Carpenter; Was a Hungarian Freedom Fighter

From Potter Funeral Home.

Charles J. Nagy, of Mansfield, CT, passed away September 25, 2015.

He was born in Tatabanya, Hungary March 21, 1938. Charles was married to Barbara (Varga) Nagy.

He was proud of his Hungarian heritage, and was a Hungarian freedom fighter in the 1956 revolution and came to the United States in 1957 on his 19th birthday. He was active in the Hungarian Social Club of Ashford where he met Barbara.

Charles leaves a son Karl (Aaron) of Mansfield, a daughter Deena in New Hampshire and grandchildren, Karl Jr., Benjamin and Rebecca, also a sister, several nephews and relatives in Hungary.

Charles (Charlie, Chuck and also affectionately called “trouble”), was a skilled carpenter. He was a partner in the former Major Construction Co, and retired as a stair installer working throughout New England and New York.

Deep appreciation is extended to his doctors, especially Dr. Peter Jones, Dr. Robert Bundy and their staff, as well as Renee Clinton, Lori Giambauttista and the respiratory group, and to the many friends made in the Pulmonary Rehab Program, and finally to the staff at Windham Hospital.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 30, 2015, from 5:00 – 7:00PM at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195) Willimantic, CT. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 11:00AM at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 64 Pompey Hollow Rd., Ashford, CT, with burial to follow at Storrs Cemetery.