Andrew Dugo Obituary
ANDREW B.
Age 97, of Shadyside, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2003. Born September 13, 1905 in Sicily. Beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Lagnese) Dugo; brother of the late Rosella (Dugo) Kelly, Eleanor Dugo and Thomas Dugo. He is survived by his two sisters, Roseanne (Dugo) Bilitho of Orange City, FL, and Marie (Dugo) Abbott of Carmichael, PA; also a brother, Verner B. Dugo (Marcella) of Ormond Beach, FL; two sisters-in-law, Margaret (Lagnese) Moore and Nelda (Lagnese) Samuels; many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly. Andy was a former writer with the International News Service in New York, the Greenwich Village News, Erie Gazette, Homestead Messenger, Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph, Las Vegas Review Journal and the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. He was a graduate of Columbia, George Town and Duquesne Universities, and he was also a lifelong member of St. Lawrence O'Toole Church in Garfield, American Legion Post #5 East Liberty, Pittsburgh Writers Guild, Communications Workers of America, and WW II Army Veteran. During his lifetime Andy received many awards, one was being inducted into the PA Individual Sports Hall of Fame and the Allegheny County Sports Hall of Fame. The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the caring, generosity and friendship of the dedicated staff at the Willows (Presbyterian Senior Care) Oakmont, PA. Funeral from the McCABE BROS., INC., FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Ave., Bloomfield on Wednesday at 8:30 am. Mass of Christian Burial in St Lawrence O'Toole Church at 9:30. Visitation with family Tuesday 1-4 & 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to Presbyterian Senior Care, 1215 Halton Rd, Oakmont, PA 15139
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valerie and ken roe
August 9, 2003
To the Dugo family,my sincerest sympathies are with you. He is peacefully at rest now.
Valerie Roe,Angelo Dugo's grandaugher.Rosemary's daughter.
Mary Gremmler
July 30, 2003
Uncle Andy...It was a great privilege to know you and love you...and be loved by you. I will always remember you as one of the very strong influences in my life. I credit you with my love of books. To have lived in the same house with you and Aunt Marie for so many years while growing up was a blessing. I have so many wonderful memories that will assure that you and Aunt Marie will never be forgotten. Love, Mary T.
Eloise Malone
July 30, 2003
Mr. Dugo was a great friend to my Father. My Dad enlisted in the Army at age 18 and was selected to train as an interpreter. He was sent to Georgetown to learn Italian where he met Mr. Dugo who befriended him. Given the difference in their ages Mr. Dugo acted as a surrogate big brother and protector to my Dad. Dugo, as my Dad called him, told me that my Father was so young and innocent and shared his love of sports. Daddy and Dugo remained close friends throughout the years. My Father thought the world of him and never forgot his kindness and friendship at such a defining period of his life. My Father passed away in 1998 and Dugo remembered Daddy fondly. It meant a great deal to my Mother and my sisters and brother. Mr. Dugo was a talented journalist (Daddy enjoyed reading his columns to us as kids) and a true role model for my Father. In later years, Dugo's curiosity sustained him. Knowing that I worked at the Naval Academy, he asked my Mother to find out why a statue of Tecumseh stood in the Academy yard. He enjoyed learning about the statue and wrote me a wonderful letter of thanks. I hope that this note offers happy memories to those who knew what a fine man Mr. Dugo was.
Sincerely, Eloise Forgette Malone
Maryann Bolitho-Jackson
July 29, 2003
I enjoyed our talks when Roseanne and I came over to see you at the home. I never got to thank you for what you did for my father when he passed away, thank you Andy. You will be missed. Roseanne loves you (me you to) God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Maryann Bolitho Jackson
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Terry Moore
July 29, 2003
Andy was a great friend to the people in amateur and sandlot sports. He always worked to make sure the "little guys" got recognition in the paper. He was a classy gentleman and he will always be remembered fondly by several generations of Federation League baseball players.
Roseanne Dugo Bolitho
July 28, 2003
I was so happy to see you for two weeks just this last May. I shall miss you so much. I'll miss our regular phone chats. I love you--(me you too).
Roseanne
Jim Dugo
July 28, 2003
God bless you Andy. May you rest in peace. Your Nephew, Jimmy
Bob and Susan Crawley
July 28, 2003
Andy, you were one of the nicest people we have ever known. You never hesitated to help other people and always had something nice to say about everyone. We really enjoyed our visits with you and listening to your stories, while sharing a bottle of wine. You will be missed very much. We pray that you are enjoying your new home in heaven.
Charles Samuels
July 28, 2003
God bless you and may you rest in peace you were a good uncle.
Rhea and I will remember the late night lunches with you and aunt Marie, after work.
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