James J. Shugrue

Mr. Jim Shugrue was a true model of great teaching. He was an inspiring math teacher for me during his tenure as a teacher at South Catholic. He was one of the few teachers who truly cared about each one of his students and was willing and available to coach, assist and aid any student who needed help. He also was that teacher who made you believe you could achieve and then led the way to get you there. I always enjoyed all the time he devoted to me and my math studies. I will forever have a...

Mr. Shugrue was my Math teacher at South Catholic High School. Not only was he a great Math teacher but a really good guy. He'll be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the Shugrue family.

Mr. Shugrue was the toughest teacher I ever had- he actually scared me those first days in Alegbra ! He was also, undoubtedly, the VERY BEST teacher I ever had too! Mr. Shugrue pushed you to the level he knew you could achieve (even if you didn't believe it yourself!) Deep down, he had a kind heart and was always very supportive. I took calculus as a "gut" course in college because he instilled, in me, a love of math!!! (Go figure!). Mr. Shugrue, I hope you know how many students you...

At South Catholic, Mr. Shugrue was my 1st computer programming instructor. BASIC on the TRS-80 in 1986. I couldn't asked for a better teach for introducing something that I continue to do today, after 39 years. My condolences to Jame's wife Joanne and the entire Shugrue family. May Mr. Shugrue rest in peace.

My condolences to the family Mr Shugrue was a great teacher and mentor to so many of us that passed through the hallowed halls of that great school,South Catholic.

So very sorry for your loss . Remember Jim as my math teacher when Tom and I attended South Catholic together. May he rest in peace.

Mr. Shugrue was one of my favorite teachers, and he believed in me when I didn't even believe in myself. I will never forget him for caring like he did. His kindness certainly made an impact. My condolences to his family, as he was truly a great man and teacher.

As I said on facebook I have so much respect for him as both a math teacher and even more so as the dean of boys. I did not realize how young he was at the time ( 1977) but he had so much wisdom. I was accused of something I didn´t do by one of the nuns; he researched the situation and found I was correct and I was not disciplined. I have never forgot how he defended me . Rest in Peace Mr Shugrue.