George Wagasky Jr.

1922 - 2012

George Wagasky Jr. obituary, 1922-2012, Las Vegas, NV

BORN

1922

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery

6701 North Jones Blvd

Las Vegas, Nevada

George Wagasky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2012.

George "Ed" Wagasky Jr., 89, of Las Vegas, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 1, 2012. He was born June 2, 1922 in Duquesne, Pa. Ed was a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a decorated fighter pilot who flew P-47s and P-51s in Europe during World War II. He was a husband and father who loved to barbeque, build model airplanes, especially the ones that he and his son flew in the U.S. Air Force, and play poker! Now he is holding the best hand of all, the hand of God. He is survived by his beloved high school sweetheart and wife, of 66 years, Nell; son, Ski; daughter-in-law, Linda; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all that knew him. Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 6, at Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas.

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April 13, 2012

Sorry for you. I know when my dad died it was very emotional for me. I tried to call you last week but you were probably at the funeral. God bless you. Theresa Tilton Colorado Springs 7193386668

April 9, 2012

I salute George Wagasky, Jr., a WWII veteran and fighter pilot with the 365th Fighter Group, the Hell Hawks. His D-Day exploits were extraordinary as he flew his battle-damaged plane back to England following a successful bombing mission. God bless Ed and his family, and thank you for your defense of our freedom.

Tom Jones
co-author, "Hell Hawks!"

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