Peter J. Nagy

YOUNGSTOWN - Peter J. Nagy, 64, of Cornersburg, passed away Friday afternoon, Feb. 15, 2019, of natural causes at his home.

Peter was born March 4, 1954, in Youngstown, and was the son of Peter J. Sr. and Loretta Vidis Nagy. He grew up on Bessemer Street on the city’s west side and attended Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School nearby, where he was an altar server at the church.

Pete was a 1972 graduate of Chaney High School and worked several jobs during his career. He was a hard worker and valued employee at the Moyers Pants Factory, Berkowitz & Sons, and at the Fairhaven Workshop in Niles.

Pete enjoyed playing guitar with his friends, fishing with his father, and making his own fishing lures. He was an avid bowler and bowled in the St. Christine League at Wedgewood Lanes. Pete also enjoyed cooking and canning, and made delicious salsa and hot peppers. “Uncle Pete” as he was known to his family and friends, carried on the Hungarian tradition of cooking bacon over a wood fire, which he used to make his fantastic bacon bread. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown.

Mr. Nagy leaves his father, Pete Sr., with whom he made his home; his sister, Teresa Lord (Tim Sheppa) of Austintown; his nephew and godson, Michael (Trisha) Lord of Sumter, S.C.; his godmother, Rose Kohl; two great-nieces, Ayla and Anoura; and a great-nephew, Alex. Pete also leaves many cousins and friends who will also miss him dearly.

Pete was a kind and gentle soul who will always be remembered as a good-hearted person by all who knew and loved him.

His mother, Loretta, preceded him in death.

Family and friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

Funeral services will begin on Monday, Feb. 18, at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home, and will continue with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 613 N. Lakeview Ave., Youngstown.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

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