Photo courtesy of Duggan Dolan Mortuary - Butte
Butte, Montana
Jan 29, 1939 – Sep 26, 2023
Tom Bugni, a fishing and hunting legend and champion of public access rights, passed away peacefully on September 26th, 2023 with his family at his side. The people of Montana have lost a truly remarkable advocate for and contributor to the protection of access to public lands and waterways,...
Read MoreThis morning I found a letter sent in 2015 from Tom, sent to my dad Ken Brink. My dad has been telling stories from all the float trips he took with Tom. I even had a memorable float with Chris. I searched for him and found out about his passing. We are sending our love and prayers to your whole family.
Ken Brink
November 02, 2024 | Port Townsend, WA | Friend
Very sorry for your loss! He was one of my favorite baseball coach's and will be missed......
Billy Banfield
October 06, 2023 | Other
Toni and family--So sorry to hear of Toms passing - My brother and Tom were in Cottage 1at the SWMVH -really enjoyed visiting with Tom when I went to see my brother-RIP
Tim & Char McGinley
October 03, 2023
Tom and I were kids together on the University of Montana Campus in the 60,s We had many great outdoor trips and adventures chasing fish all over the state and Duck lake on the Blackfeet reservation Tom always had great respect for the land and its wild critters...and he remains a great ambassador for its protection.His family always treated us as family and great meals at the Shanty....Have a safe trip TOM Blessings be yours
tom Kovalicky
October 02, 2023 | Grangeville, ID | Friend
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Earl Whaley & Family
October 02, 2023 | Alcoa, TN
Dear Toni, was so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I knew he wasn't well, but it's still hard to lose those we love so much. I am back in Florida, but haven't seen my kids for two years! Not since oldest granddaughter's wedding! Have decided to look for a home closer to my kids. Just turned 81 and want to spend remaining years closer to family!!! Would love to talk when you have some time! Love to you and family. Cara Marie Lahti
Cara Lahti
October 02, 2023 | Englewood, FL
Deepest condolences to Bob, Debbie and the rest of the Bugni Family. He was a friendly guy. He helped me pick out my first drift raft and taught me the basics of floating the rivers. He will be missed.
Pete Simonich
October 01, 2023 | Missoula, MT | Friend
To the Bubni family my deepest sympathy I had the peasure of meeting this great man and his family, may your memories help you make it through in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prays are with you all.
LeeRoy DeJohn
October 01, 2023 | Family
My love & prayers to Chris( Vicki) and all of Tom's family and friends. May his memories hold dear in your hearts. Isobel & Dolph will be waiting with open arms in heaven to greet him. Rest in peace ((((hugs)))) Janice Clark Muniz
Janice Muniz
September 30, 2023
