With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gertrude Van Wagner (Bethpage, New York), who passed away on April 26, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gertrude Van Wagner to pay them a last tribute.
As Gertrude departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gertrude may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gertrude leaves behind.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. (20 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 2nd 2026 at 9:30 AM at 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793.