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Stephen (Steve) Andrew Nagy

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 14, 2023

The family of Stephen (Steve) Andrew Nagy is heartbroken to share that husband, father, and Pop Pop died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Steve was born on May 1st, 1948, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Theresa Julia Majoros and Arthur Nagy.

He is survived by his loving wife Frances Elizabeth Nagy (Wallace) of 49 years, two daughters, Erica Nagy and husband Bo Pihl of Avon, Colorado, Ashley Nagy and husband Ron Reed of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, two brothers, Arthur Nagy Jr. and wife Dorothy of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carl Nagy and wife Judy also of Pittsburgh, two grandchildren, Ellie and Larson, and three grandpets, Dinah, Luna, and Sylvie. He will be profoundly missed.

Steve lived a life that we should all aspire to live – he was gracious to those he met, stuck true to his values with unwavering persistence, and he was interested in meeting others with genuine curiosity and an open willingness to share stories with strangers. Whether he was at the local Primanti’s (let’s go Stillers!), a Moose Club, or on some random excursion that he decided to take on a whim, he would strike up conversation with anyone. And he always had a unique piece of trivia to share at any moment, thanks to a full life that was enriched by those connections made, all the people in his life, and his shared experiences.

Our hearts are shattered, and we are in disbelief. But we’ve sought comfort in knowing that his gentle soul will live on forever and our hearts are individually attached to his heart by an invisible string. And above all, his most noticeable and best trait was his loyalty. Dad was deeply devoted to his family. He stood lovingly alongside his wife and life partner for over 52 years and was committed to her happiness. He was immensely proud of his daughters; he bragged about them every chance he could. He moved mountains to ensure his family felt loved and supported. And watching his heart melt into a million pieces around his grandkiddos will forever be etched in all our memories. His heart was jovial, young, and blissfully carefree when he was with or thinking of Ellie and Larson.

Dad left an impression on anyone he met. He instilled lessons that we will never forget. And an Engineer by trade, Dad inevitably showed up to those pearly gates in the sky, noticed an area for improvement, and made some suggestions to the powers-that-be to ensure optimal efficiency. Perhaps he’s already touring the United States on that motorcycle he wanted to buy. Or maybe he finally bought that RV and has already mapped out where he’s going to visit. But wherever he is, and whatever he is doing, we know that he will be watching over us and with us forever.

To Steve (also known as My Hubby), To Dad (also formerly known as Daddy), and To our cuddly Pop Pop, we love you so, so, so much.

A celebration of life is being planned to be held in Pittsburgh in the coming weeks. More details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Steve’s memory to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Nagy family.

Originally published June 14, 2023.

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