Peter Daniel Nugent

I just learned of Dr. Nugent's passing in the Rockhurst alumni magazine as well.

Reading the obituary on-line, I don't think I've ever read a more accurate description. I was a student of his in several classes and describing him as a mentor with high standards is very accurate to me. I learned tons from him in the classroom, but I probably got a lot more out of the mentorship (which he sometimes necessarily applied by force!) that he willingly provided as I wandered and puzzled...

I just learned of Dr. Nugent's passing in the Rockhurst Alumni newsletter. He was the best professor I had at Rockhurst; he was so passionate about what he did. After he retired, I would see him at the public library where I worked. I loved being able to catch up with him. I'm very sorry to hear the news. May God be with his family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. Pete was a dear friend.

Dear Nugent Family:

I was very saddened to learn on-line of Dr. Nugent's death. I was a student at Rockhurst in the early 80s, and Doc Nugent was a big supporter. He wrote my entrance essay into law school in the late 90s. He was a friend and brilliant teacher. He loved his family, and I loved his stories about his rebel daughter.
He will be missed by all.

Bridget Hogan

It is with deep and lasting sadness that I read of Peter's demise. Pete and I grew up together--Pete's dad was not in the area and my father sort of latched on to Pete as a second son and being in the scouts together made for a great time. I think I can honestly say that both Pete and I learned to argue while engaging my father in arguments...Dad loved nothing more than to see young minds develop and Pete's was a special case. Those times were special. I finally latched up with Pete after...

Our prayers are with you and your family. We were honored to come to know you threw our children at Rockhurst University. You came to take a great place in our hearts.

It is hard to believe that Pete, with all his love for his family, wit, humor, and out-and-out smarts is gone. I mainly knew him through family and Bryant Elementary School connections. He was always active, always thoughtful, and always fun! Like so many others have, I recognized in him a master teacher, one of the very best.

One Pete Nugent story I recall goes back to the ‘80s when he was frequently flying to the University of Puerto Rico for some sort of academic gigs. This is...

Dear Megan and family,
I am saddened by your loss I wish to express my deepest sympthies. I met your father a few times when I visited your home and he always welcomed me and made me feel at home. He will be sadly missed.
God bless you.

Megan,
I only met your father briefly a few times. He was a most cheerful man, with a very warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Karen Reed and kids