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Dugan, John J. Jr. MALTA John Joseph Dugan Jr. "Jack" passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at the Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care with his loving wife at his side. Born in Albany on August 10, 1927, he was the son of the late John J. Dugan Sr. and Celia Campbell Dugan. Upon Jack's graduation from St. Joseph's High School in Albany he enlisted in the Navy, where he proudly served his country during World War II in the Philippines and during the Korean War. Jack worked for the New York Telephone Company and worked at several radio stations as a disc jockey under the handle Your ole DJ-JD. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after a long career as a letter carrier. He was a 55 year member of N.A.L.C. Local 29. He was past president of the Albany Musician Union Local 14, and P.D.D.G.E.R. Albany Lodge 49 B.P.O. Elks. He was also a member of the North Albany Legion Post 1610, the North Albany Limericks and the Sheehey Palmer V.F.W. 6776. Jack is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mildred Gipp Dugan; his children, Kevin Dugan of Ridgecrest, Calif., Rion Dugan of Napa Valley, Calif., Shawn Dugan, of Latham and Alison Dugan of Colonie; his step-children, Diane Carey (Robert) of Watervliet and John Jasniewski (Bonnie) of East Berne; his sisters, Beverly Dugan Pach of Menands and Cecile Richichki of Albany; his brothers, Matthew Dugan of Albany, F. Richard Dugan of Lawrenceville, Ga., James Dugan (Linda) of Averill Park and K. Michael Dugan, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. He was a special Poppie to 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Jocelyn Dugan. Jack's family would like to thank the staff of B1 and B2 at the Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care for their tender care. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit with Jack's family on Sunday, October 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen St., Albany. Members of the Albany Lodge 49 B.P.O. Elks are invited for a service honoring Jack at 4:30 p.m. Funeral services, Monday, October 17, at 8 a.m. from the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, thence to Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Rte. 9, Round Lake at 9 a.m. where a funeral Mass will be celebrated. The rite of committal, with military honors, will follow the Mass at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those wishing to remember Jack in a special way may make donations to either the Elks National Foundation or the New York State Major Projects, via the Albany Elks Lodge No. 49, 25 South Allen St., Albany, NY 12208. To leave Jack's family a message on his guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions, or view other helpful services, please visit lgfuneralhome.com
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Your missed and would you play me a song from those Blue Skies above...RIP my friend !!!!
Theodore Wilson
Friend
October 7, 2019
Our condolences for your loss to Millie and family,our prayers are with you .He was a great friend ,co- worker and neighbor at Brant Lake
Frank Dagostino
October 24, 2016
Millie & Family: You have our very deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow & loss. We too grieve at the loss of our long time dear friend & Brother Elk who did so much for so many and who loved you so very deeply "Sweet Millie". We have so many happy and fond memories of Jack. He will never leave our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Know that you as well will always be with us, remain in our prayers and that we will always be here for you. John J "Jack" Dugan,JR., May The Good Lord Bless & Keep You & Forever Hold You In The Hollow of His Hand & May You Rest In Blessed Peace For All Eternity.
Jim & Ann Marie Clancy
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James & Ann Marie Clancy
October 19, 2016
Dear Millie & Family, My heart is broken for you all. He was a very generous, nice, funny man. I know you will all miss that. With Sincere condolences. Love, Linda DeGraw <3
Linda DeGraw
October 18, 2016
Dear Dugan Family,
Ed and I send our prayers and condolences
to all. We have some great memories of
Jack!
God Bless and Keep all of you.
Love,
Ed and Chris (Cinney) Farley
Edward
October 18, 2016
Bev and Cecile,
Sending thoughts and prayers to you and the family at this very difficult time.
Fran Meltz
October 17, 2016
Dugan family,
I'm sorry to read about Jack's passing. I worked in the Post office with Jack for many years.He was a fun to be around. I will keep Jack in my prayers and may he rest in peace.
Al Brousseau Colorado Springs Co.
October 16, 2016
Our condolences to the Dugan family.We remember the great music,Elks functions and all the laughs on the Beach and Deck @ Brant Lake.RIP my brother Elk
Theodore Wilson
October 16, 2016
I remember Mr. Dugan delivering mail 50 years ago to the Library for the Blind on Elm Street in Albany. He always had a kind word.
Joyce Miller
October 16, 2016
Bev and Cecile, you have my deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss.
Diane Maguire
October 15, 2016
to the dugan family jack was a great man and fellow elk he will be missed our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow
pat &walt myes
October 15, 2016
My condolences to your loving family at this time of sorrow. May the God of comfort heal your broken hearts at this time of sorrow. Ps.147:3.
October 15, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
October 15, 2016
Alison, I was sad to learn of your Dad's passing. Please accept my condolences and know that i am thinking of you and your family.
Hope Sherman
October 14, 2016
Alison, I am so sorry to learn if your Dad's passing. Please accept my condolences and know that I'm thinking of you and your family.
Hope Sherman
October 14, 2016
Alison, Rion and Sean
John and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott
Scott Prividera
October 14, 2016
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