Nagengast Bernard C.

Bernard(Bernie) Nagengast and his wife Matilda(Tillie),coutesy of Tillie Nagengast

Birth

Bernard C. Nagengast was born in Albany NY on Sept. 29, 1925. He was the son of Emil J. Nagengast and Sophia Dyda Nagengast. He was one of eight children. Bernie has a fraternal twin brother.

Education

Bernie graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Albany NY

Occupation

Emil and Sophia started Emil J. Nagengast Florist in Albany over 100 years ago. Bernie grew up in the florist business working in it his entire life until he retired in 1986. It is still a family run business today.

Marriage & Children

Bernard Nagengast married Matilda Nicklas in April 1947. Their marriage produced 11 children, 6 boys and 5 girls

Death

Bernard C. Nagengast passed away on December 4, 2009

Additional Media

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  Matilda and Bernard Nagengast on their honeymoon in NYC on April 17, 1947,courtesy of Tillie Nagengast
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  The entire Nagengast family together for Thanksgiving in 1990,courtesy of Tillie Nagengast
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  Bernie at a block party at O'Hanlon's Grove in 1971. He is chatting with Gert and Leonor. courtesy of Bernie Nagengast
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  Bernie shows Len Sweeney how to Hula-Hoop, courtesy of Bernie Nagengast

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