Walton C. Gagel, 78, of Vero Beach, FL., passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Indian River Medical Center, in Vero Beach, FL.
Mr. Gagel was born in Maspeth, New York on September 14, 1932. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and a Graduate of Hofstra College & Boston University, where he received his Doctorate Degree.
He was a resident of Winchester, MA, before moving to Vero Beach, FL., 15 years ago, after retiring from the Winchester School System, where he was a Science Teacher. He was rated in Newsweeks Top 100 Teachers in the U.S and was an award winning Actor & Director. He was also a member of Vero Beach Theatre Guild, AFTRA and SAG.
Survivors include his son, Walton S. Gagel of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Rosemarie MacDowell of Woodside, NY; and wife, Saloi Gagel of Vero Beach, FL.
Services: A celebration of his life will be held at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach, FL., on Monday, May 23, 2011 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.
Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com