Dr. Joseph (Joe) T. McGahan
Age 72, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away on July 21, 2013 surrounded by his family. Joe was born on January 5, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. Joe is survived by his wife, Anne Marie McGahan, and his three children, Kristin (McGahan) White and husband Michael, Katherine (McGahan) Luther and husband Terrence, and Justin T. McGahan. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Marissa McGahan, Madeline White, and Kayla Luther. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and a devout Catholic. He will be deeply missed.
Joe attended Manhattan College and went on to earn a Doctorate in Physics from Notre Dame University. He was a dedicated nuclear physicist who has worked at SAIC for more than 40 years and provided vital research on national security for the United States. Joe loved photography, traveling, reading, family, and faith. He was a compassionate man who saw the best in everyone.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.colonialfuneralhome.com.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg, Virginia.