Gary R. Wagner

On June 1, 2024, Gary Wagner of Vienna, Virginia, loving husband of 53 years, devoted father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 77.

Gary was born on June 12, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Lillian (Crowley) Wagner. He moved to Virginia at age 19 to begin his career at the Central Intelligence Agency, where he was a devoted employee for more than 40 years. On May 15, 1971, he married Sue Ann Kasay and they raised three children, Jennifer, Heather, and Jeffrey. Gary loved his work as an ordnance officer with the CIA and traveled the world. A devout Catholic, Gary was a St Mark’s parish member and cherished living in Vienna.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents; brother Danny Wagner; sister-in-law, Darlene Wagner; and sister, Jeanie Cates. He is survived by his wife Sue Ann, and his three children: Jennifer married to David Petersam, Fallston, MD; Heather married to Robert Carey, Vienna, VA; and Jeffrey married to Ambrosia Santana of Aldie, VA. He is survived by eight grandchildren who adored him: Bobby Carey, Caitlin Wagner, Mary Kate Petersam, Joshua Carey, Caroline Petersam, Jacob Petersam, Joseph Petersam, and Madelyn Wagner.

The Wagner family is especially grateful to all the family and friends who provided love and support during Gary’s difficult struggle with dementia. A special thanks goes to Osi and Great Falls Assisted Living who cared for Gary in his final days.

Friends and family are invited to join the Wagner family at the Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, VA from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 9. A funeral mass celebrating Gary’s life will be held on Monday, June 10 at noon at St Mark Catholic Church in Vienna, VA. Interment will occur on Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00 pm at Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Youth Apostles in McLean, VA. https://donor.youthapostles.org/page/inmemory