Patrick C. Bagley died in hospice care Dec. 13, 2019 at the E.E. Manny Murry Center (Hospice & Community Care) in Mount Joy, Pa., surrounded by his loving family to whom he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was 67. "Coach Bags," as he was fondly called on the Lancaster sports scene, will be remembered not only for his strategies on the field and in the gym, but for his desire to help all kids succeed, especially those whose life circumstances challenged them, and who society may have considered underdogs. Born Sept. 24, 1952 in Orland, Calif. to Mary V. Gates and Harry F. (Fred) Bagley, Pat grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Chestnut Ridge High School in Fishertown, Pa. where he was a stand-out athlete, lettering in football, wrestling and track & field. In 2019, he was inducted into the Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the 1966-67 football team. Following high school, Pat earned an Associate of Arts degree from Keystone Junior College and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Dickinson State College, North Dakota. He took his talents in education and coaching to Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar, Mont., where he met fellow educator Cathy Bagnasco, who quickly became the love of his life. They married in Cathy's hometown of Gaylord, Mich. on Aug. 7, 1982, and returned to Poplar to grow their family. A life-long learner, Pat continued his studies at Central Michigan University, seeking to further his career in special education. He also coached the CMU wrestling team to a Mid-American Conference Championship in 1987. The Bagleys made their way back to Pennsylvania in 1987, settling in Lancaster, their home ever since. Pat was an educator at many Lancaster area schools, most recently working at Willow Street Vocational Technical School where he strived to be a positive influence and impact students' lives. His compassion and understanding drew him to work with kids with troubled backgrounds. For that reason, he embraced his work at youth detention and intervention facilities where he tried to be the mentor/fatherly figure often missing from their lives. "Coach Bags" spent decades coaching wrestling, track & field, and football at the middle-, high-school and collegiate levels in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Montana. He had the pleasure of coaching his two youngest children, and continued to support them, his grandchildren and several of his former athletes by attending their athletic competitions. Most recently, Pat was assistant wrestling coach at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, resigning only when his illness rendered him unable to continue. In his roles as educator, coach and mentor, Pat impacted the lives of countless kids. He was too humble to acknowledge how often he might have guided some onto the right path and helped them to rise above negative circumstances to succeed. His own children, Patrick Barton Bagley, Nathaniel R. Bagley and Nicole M. Bagley were never left to wonder whether their dad was proud of them: He was, and he would gush on about their accomplishments to anyone willing to listen. (After all, he'd reason, he'd had a hand in forming them into exemplary human beings!) Likewise, his grandchildren Conner, Aiden, Townsen, Katie, Roen and Naomi always knew Pop-pop was proud of them. For Pat, Cathy, indeed, was the love of his life, and she remained his "bride" even after 37 years of marriage. As a family, the Bagleys endured Pat's terribly corny jokes, his incessant talking, his bluegrass and classic country music, and his cursing at the squirrels that overran his yard. But that was easy to do considering he had so many other endearing qualities: a fun and sarcastic sense of humor; a big heart; strength (both physical and mental); and the kind of integrity that prompted him always to speak up for the right thing, even if it meant rocking the boat. It is with that same respect, love and humor Pat's family and friends will remember him at a celebration of life on a date yet to be announced. Pat's family wishes to acknowledge the hospice staff at E.E. Manny Murry Center in Mount Joy, Pa. who were absolute angels at helping them and Pat on the final step of his life's journey. When asked by the nursing staff what he preferred to be called, he answered "Coach," and they honored that request up to his very last minutes. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service which will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2020,at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601, where the family will begin receiving guests at 10:00 AM. Following the Celebration of Life service, a luncheon will be held at 1:00 PM at the Lafayette Fire Company Social Hall, 63 Lafayette Way, Lancaster, PA 17602. Those who wish may make a memorial contribution to E.E. Manny Murry Center, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552 or online at www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/ways-to-give/