Honorable Joseph Robert Nacy

Birth date: Jun 17, 1925 Death date: Mar 8, 2020

The Honorable Joseph Robert Nacy, 94, of Washington D.C. and Leesburg, Virginia died Sunday March 8, 2020 at Heritage Hall in Leesburg after suffering a stroke. Joseph Robert was born June 17, 1925 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He Read Obituary

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Wsyme Mcdanal

209w ago

I worked at the FERC, office of the Chief Accountant. My office was directly across the hall from Joe’s. He always had a smile behind his beard, always friendly. I went back to the Office several years after I retired and stopped in to see him. I was greeted with a smile and open arms. He was a pleasure to be around. Though I never testified before him, he was well respected by all and very professional. The picture up the obit captures his spirit and joy. It is perfect. We’ll all miss him but we have our memories. Wayne McDanal, Cumming, Ga

Linda Halbritter

292w ago

My condolences to Judge Nacy's family. I was his secretary at FERC in the mid '80's. He was such a kind and gentle man. My other judge (Lewnes) was also a WWII vet, and the two of them would gather in the secretarial bay and tell their graphic war stories. My 10-year old daughter would visit occasionally, and he would always give her a civic lesson or two. He thought she was special because she shared the same birthday as his wife. Thank you for your service, Sir, and may you rest in peace.

Steven J. Kalish

304w ago

Judge Nacy -- I never called him Joe to his face -- was a good judge and an even better man. I met him at the ICC in the 1970s and we renewed our relationship when I practiced before him at the FERC. He called me "a fellow refuge from the ICC." I remember him telling me about his daughter playing the organ somewhere near Barcelona. I also remember his huge admiration for President Harry S Truman and how hard it was to fit a Truman reference into briefs I filed with the judge.
A story. I was asked to fill in for a partner in a hearing before Judge Nacy in a case I knew almost nothing about. A witness for the other side was testifying and what he was saying seemed to make no sense. Years later, I saw the judge in the hallway and told him I'd considered asking for a bench decision. His response: "I would have given it to you."
All the best to his loved ones.

Rachel Newell

304w ago

Dear family of judge nacy ( joe),
I met joe at spring arbor leesburg a few years ago when my mom ( ann pierce ) entered the facility because they were table mates at meals! The 2 of them always had a great time and enjoyed each other’s company. He was such a delight. Then, joe moved to heritage hall and after that, mom did as well. (He was one of the reasons mom decided it was a good place for her!) Joe amazed me at every encounter even way after his 90’s! He was always pursuing something intellectual and was a joy to be around!
We send your entire family our most loving sympathy at this time of great loss. May god bless all of you With comfort, peace and strength.
In loving sympathy,
Rachel And WAyne Newell
Leesburg, va

Patrick Kealy

304w ago

Condolences to the Nacy family. I enjoyed working with Judge Nacy while at FERC.

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304w ago

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