Captain William G. Hagen
– July 4, 2022
Capt. William Hagen of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at the age of 97. He was born on Staten Island, N.Y., and resided in Freedom Plaza, Fla.
Capt. Hagen, a third generation pilot, was also the oldest living Sandy Hook pilot. He guided ships entering and leaving the New York harbor, including iconic ships such as the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Elizabeth 2. A highlight of his career was taking part in Operation Sail in 1976, the celebration of our bicentennial. He also served in the Coast Guard during World War II.
He is survived by his wife Esther. Additionally, he had three proud, adoring daughters, all of New Jersey, Bonnie Hagen, Nancy Hagen and Susie Delaney. Other survivors are six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Capt. Hagen, affectionately known as “Red,” will be remembered as a fabulous ballroom dancer and performer. He was a loving, generous father, grandfather and trusted friend.
He had an infectious sense of humor, which delighted everyone he met. He will be dearly missed and in our hearts forever.
Capt. Hagen, a third generation pilot, was also the oldest living Sandy Hook pilot. He guided ships entering and leaving the New York harbor, including iconic ships such as the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Elizabeth 2. A highlight of his career was taking part in Operation Sail in 1976, the celebration of our bicentennial. He also served in the Coast Guard during World War II.
He is survived by his wife Esther. Additionally, he had three proud, adoring daughters, all of New Jersey, Bonnie Hagen, Nancy Hagen and Susie Delaney. Other survivors are six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Capt. Hagen, affectionately known as “Red,” will be remembered as a fabulous ballroom dancer and performer. He was a loving, generous father, grandfather and trusted friend.
He had an infectious sense of humor, which delighted everyone he met. He will be dearly missed and in our hearts forever.