Timothy Hagerty
January 2, 1925 — September 30, 2017
Timothy Hagerty, 92, of Van Wert, formerly of Long Island, New York, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert.
He was born Jan. 2, 1925, in Manhattan, New York, to Anna (Melville) Hagerty and Timothy Hagerty. His parents are deceased.
His wife, Muriel H. (Weir) Hagerty, is deceased.
Survivors include a niece, Suzanna Weir Fultz of Norfolk, Virginia, and six nephews, Pete Weir of Van Wert, Robert Weir of Joliet, Illinois, Jerry Weir of Van Wert, Ted Weir of West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Edward Mahoney of Jupiter, Florida.
He was preceded in death by a sister and a nephew, James Mahoney.
He was a retired high school science teacher who had taught in Huntington Public Schools, Long Island, New York. He was a veteran of the US Navy who served during WWII and an active member of Van Wert Alcoholics Anonymous and sponsored many individuals in need.
Service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. The Rev. Ron Johnson will officiate. Military services will conducted by the Van Wert Posts of the American Legion and VFW.
Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Van Wert Alcoholics Anonymous