John "Jack" D. Tragiai
June 20, 1931 ~ March 27, 2019
Age 87 of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, Brother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019.
Preceded in death by sister, Joan Wassweiler. Survived by beloved wife of 62 years, Anne; children, Pat (Justin) Bratnober, Peggy (Jerry) Acosta, Paul (Mary), John (Wendy); grandchildren, Gretchen, Karl, Alex, Christopher, Michael, Megan, Katelyn, Jack, Ellie; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean; other relatives & friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, April 3rd with visitation one hour prior at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Private family interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Church of St. Peter or Ecumen Hospice.
Ann and family. I am so sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. Suzanne and I always enjoyed the times we spent with you and Jack. He was always very gracious and kind and made us feel right at home when we visited you. I will tell Suzanne. She won’t understand what I am saying but I will tell her anyway. I know she shared my admiration for Jack. I will be going to Belize with Josie and her family on Saturday and thus will miss the service. I will be thinking about you however. Ann I will give you a call later. Your Dear Friend, Jim Cuff
Jack had such a kind and gentle spirit that will be dearly missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of the Tragiai family as you celebrate the life of this wonderful man.
Loved loved him. Sweet man is the perfect description.
Jack was lovingly more like a dad to me than my own dad, but like my dad dying, this is just as strongly mournful.
My dear friend–I am so sorry to learn of the loss of our beloved Jack. How strange that a week or so ago I shared the story of Jack and Dick cooking that gigantic pot of New England Boiled Dinner with some friends and we all had such a good laugh. You especially at this time need to remember all the good laughs you and your family have had. Much love and many prayers to all of you. Liz
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Jack’s military service to our country.