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Cecilia "Cele" Agnes Fogarty
June 9th, 1959 - March 30th, 2021
June 9th, 1959 - March 30th, 2021
Cecilia “Cele” Agnes Fogarty of Falls Church, VA, age 61, passed away on 3-30-21 after a brave battle with Kidney Disease. Cele’s family will be honoring her with a Celebration of Life on June 12th at The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS (see Events tab for details). Cele's "Virginia Family" will be honoring her with a Celebration of Life on June 26 at The Osprey's at Belmont Bay (see Events tab for details). She is now free of pain and has joined her loved ones that have preceded her in death - her parents, Ed & Esther Fogarty, sister, Nancy Schroeder, niece, Erin Prather (Fogarty), nephew, Michael C. Fogarty, and brother-in-laws, Daniel Cubbage and John Hamil. Cele is survived by many who loved her dearly, including her siblings (listed below) and numerous nieces and nephews that she shared a close bond with. Cele is also survived by her “Virginia Family” – Carol Wambeke & Augusto de la Torre and Family, Lori & Ben Clements and Family, Samantha Roberts & José Zevallos and Family, Peter & Wanda Vander Nat and Family, Dave & Ann Boomsma and Family, as well as close friends – Maribel Coro and Family, Susana & Walter Muzo and Family, Elena Coro, and Gladys Coro.
Cele's love for her family and friends knew no bounds. She enjoyed travel, especially her visits to the beaches of Virginia and Delaware, and her many fun adventures on “Sister Trips” with her female siblings, which were always filled with eating, drinking, and tons of laughter. Cele had a unique sense of humor, with animated faces that could put anybody’s side in stitches. A giving soul, her generosity was extended through death, as her body has been donated to science, per her wishes.
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Chris Antolick
More than 20 years ago, a group of us from SmithBucklin went to dinner at Rio Grande Cafe, filled up on enchiladas, fajitas, and frozen drinks called Swirls, and enjoyed each others’ company as we laughed the night away and caught up with each other outside the office. It was so much fun that it became something we would do often throughout the years. We called it “Swirl Night,” and we all looked forward to it immensely. Eventually spouses and children started joining us as well, and it was always a great night. The SmithBucklin group included Chris, Christie, Melissa, Betty, Lisa, and Steve – and at the center of it always was Cele. She was constantly making us laugh or captivating us with some crazy story, and often just watching her facial expressions would result in belly laughs for all. She was a great friend in so many ways, and was always there to lend an ear and be supportive whenever we needed her guidance. We are heartbroken over Cele’s passing. She was truly one of a kind, and we are blessed to have been able to call Cele a good friend. We recently got together with some carry-out food and Swirls from Rio Grande to share stories and memories of Cele. Here’s a picture from our last Swirl outing with Cele in December 2019. We loved her and will miss her very much. May she rest in peace.
Teresa Casey Bryant
Teresa Casey Bryant
My heart goes out to all the Fogarty family members on the passing of Cele. From our first days at Saint Mary College, Cele and your families welcomed me into your lives. During college, Cele was one of my closest friends and staunchest supporters and offered laughter, encouragement, straight talk, food, drinks and her car (Baha) through it all. As our lives moved on, we had the ability to pick up and carry on our conversation no matter how much time had passed. I loved knowing she was there and it breaks my heart that she will no longer answer that call. Hugs to you and your families as you deal with the emptyness. Thank you for sharing her with others.
Melissa West
Cele was a great mentor and friend. I can remember my first pre-con with Cele where I was in awe of how she communicated ASN's needs to that city. She was tough but always focused on doing the right thing. Cele knew how to have fun and had a great laugh. I was so sad to hear about her passing and only wish we could have given back what she gave to so many of us that worked with her. May she rest in peace.
Teresa Casey Bryant
Dan Dailey
I had the wonderful pleasure of being Cele's hairstylist. Since 1988. I have been able to spend 1 hour with her every month (except during Covid). We have had great conversations and she loved my jokes. Her laugh was contagious. I loved being part of her event planning. One of my first question to her each mouth was, "So where is your next trip? I loved hearing about her next convention. Cele would beam with her description of the upcoming event. Today, I checked my appointments for Saturday, May 29th and first thing in the mooring is Cele Fogarty. It's with heavy heart I will have to cancel her appointment. Cele will be missed but never forgotten. I'm so happy I had the pleasure of seeing Cele every 4 weeks for 33 years. Hugs, Love and Prayers.
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