Nancy Lynn Siegal

Nancy Siegal z"l The funeral for Nancy Siegal z"l will take place on Friday, April 17, at 11:00 am at Agudas Achim Congregation. Burial will take place in Connecticut on Tuesday. Here is the zoom link: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84007128489?pwd=43bokekpIUHeER95IcVWaeWvsMAxzm] .1Meeting ID: 840 0712 8489 Passcode: 325489 One tap mobile +13126266799,,84007128489#,,,,*325489# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,84007128489#,,,,*325489# US Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/84007128489/invitations?signature=xjb5Nkh1bvwSl8quO5MfFonG5M5bP44EfZ3ppFxcxdc Nancy Lynn Siegal, 77, our dear friend and congregant, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2026 . A dedicated educator and an advocate for national service, Nancy’s life was defined by her commitment to her community and her unparalleled ability to maintain the meaningful connections that bound her family and friends together. Born on May 18, 1948, in Hartford, CT, Nancy was the daughter of the late Anne (Radville) and Francis Siegal. She grew up in West Hartford, CT, graduating from Conard High School and Lesley University. Nancy began her professional life as a teacher at the Solomon Schecter Day School, beginning a lifelong journey of service to others. Nancy moved to the Washington D.C. area, eventually settling in Alexandria, Virginia. She enjoyed a distinguished and successful career with The Corps Network, the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps. Her work there was more than a job; it was a passion that allowed her to champion the transformative power of service and conservation for young people across the country. Nancy was a pillar of her local community and remained deeply connected to her Jewish heritage. She was an active and devoted member of the Agudas Achim Congregation of Northern Virginia, Hadassah, and various other Jewish organizations. A staunch supporter of the Democratic Party, she was never one to sit on the sidelines when it came to her values. A very active member of Agudas Achim Congregation of Northern Virginia, beginning from the time she first joined, Nancy became a “regular” attendee at Shabbat services, always sitting in the same aisle seat a few rows from the back. She greeted people as they walked in or out of the service with her famous smile. A devoted friend of our dear late member, Anita Turk z”l, who lived to be 100 years old, Nancy picked up Anita after she gave up her car, and brought her to services every Shabbat, and of course drove her home. She also collected the paper copy of the synagogue newsletter The Bulletin, when it was ready at the synagogue office, and brought it to Anita who was not able to read the newsletter online. Nancy and Anita were close friends for many, many years. When the original chairpersons of the monthly Senior Luncheon program stepped back after many years, Nancy willingly took over that program, bringing in wonderful speakers and preparing delicious lunches until Covid forced the program to stop. We shared the Seniors program with Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria and the Northern Virginia Jewish Community Center (now named the Pozez Community Center) and Nancy communicated with their chairpersons. Nancy was chair of Agudas Achim's Torah Fund program. Our Sisterhood has a very vital attachment to the Torah Fund campaign of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ). The Torah Fund Campaign of WLCJ helps support programs and student scholarships at the Jewish Theological Seminary (New York, NY), Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles, CA), Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem), and other worldwide seminaries. Our congregation has always had a record number of women who support Torah Fund, and one benefit of supporting at a certain level is receiving its beautiful pin each year. Nancy made a point of sending a personal thank you letter to each member who supported Torah Fund. Nancy had been a Chair of the Holocaust Remembrance ceremony – and the recent 37th ceremony recognized her as an Emeritus member. Nancy also worked with the Alexandria Democratic Committee (another one of her passions), and wrote postcards to remind people to vote, writing at least 1,000 postcards. Nancy frequently walked around her community to visit her friends. She was a poll greeter at most elections, and loved sitting at the Farmers Market in Cameron Station’s Democratic table. To those who knew her, Nancy was the "keeper of the details." She thrived on making and maintaining connections, always remembering the small milestones and personal touches that others might overlook. Nancy was predeceased by her parents and brother, Philip Siegal. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Judi Siegal; her nephew, Darren Siegal; and her niece, Rebecca Vattuone, along with Rebecca’s husband, Cristian, and their children, Giovanni, Francesca, and Renzo. She also leaves behind a wide circle of cherished cousins and lifelong friends who will miss her warmth and presence. Nancy was friends with so many of our members – it would be difficult to name them all. She will be missed by all of us. A graveside funeral service will be held at the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery with Rabbi David Small officiating in Wethersfield, CT on Tuesday April 21 at 11:00 AM. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to a meal of condolence at the Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford, CT. Contributions in Nancy's memory can be made to Hadassah, Agudas Achim Congregation of Northern Virginia (Alexandria, VA), or a charity of choice. Shiva will take place at Agudas Achim Congregation: Sunday, April 19 - 7:30 pm Monday, April 20 - 7:30 pm PLEASE NOTE - THERE WILL BE NO ZOOM MINYAN THOSE EVENINGS. May all the generations of Nancy's extended family be spared any further grief, and be comforted at this time along with all the mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Baruch dayan ha-emet. May her memory be for a blessing.

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Nancy Lynn Siegal

May 18, 1948 - April 14, 2026