Obituaries
Nicholas J. Dragann, Sr., 92
March 30, 2013
Nicholas J. Dragann, Sr., 92, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2013 in Ephrata.
Born in Bayonne, NJ, and living in Greenfield Park, NY as a child, he developed an interest in flying. As a teenager, he moved to California then graduated from the Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute as an Aeronautical Engineer. After working for Douglas Aircraft, he joined the Navy during World War II. He then worked for VERTOL Aircraft, followed by General Electric where he managed the NASA Bio Satellite Program, which placed the first monkey in outer space. Later in his career he became the manager of the Blackhawk helicopter program at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
He enjoyed nature, building, painting, and spending time with his family.
He retired to Lancaster in 1985 where he lived with his wife of 68 years, Dolores Dragann. He is also survived by his two children, both of Lancaster, Nicholas Dragann Jr D.O. husband of Kathleen, and Raymond Dragann D.O. husband of Patricia; his grandchildren Christine, Erin, Shawn, and Brendan, and his great grandsons, Tyler and Greyson.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Funeral Service to follow at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Nicholas’ memory to the Ephrata Manor Benevolent Fund, 99 Bethany Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100
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Although I did not know your loved one, I am a former patient of Dr. Raymond Dragann and I wanted to pass my condolences on to him, his wife and children and the rest of his family during this time of grief over the death of his dad. May God bless you during this difficult period in your lives.
Sincerely,
Beverly S. Martin
Sending thoghts and prayers your way I never met your Father but if he was anything like his two sons he was no doubt a very special man! So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Lyndell Kreider
My prayers are with you and your family in your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Andrew Groft
Dragann family-
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God bless and keep you as you go through this difficult time.
Lyn, Ed and Howie Brosnan
(patient of Dr. R.Dragann)
Dear Nick, Ray, Kathleen, Patricia, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Dad was on the cutting edge with his career. He instilled in his boys the same drive and interest to better the world they live in. Fondly, Alexis V. Baxter
