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James Nugent Obituary
He leaves his loving parents, Roger P. Nugent, Jr., and Dawn P. (McGrath) Nugent; his adoring sisters, Sarah E. Nugent and Emily J. Nugent. He is also survived by his grandfathers, R. Paul Nugent and Paul F. McGrath, both of Worcester; his uncle and aunt, Thomas and Grace Nugent, and their children, Valerie and Kerri of Charlton; his uncles Dennis P. McGrath of New York and David P. McGrath of Worcester; his great-aunts and uncles, Maureen Lambert of Holden, John Biddle of Worcester, Patricia and Alfred Sacco of Worcester, and Walter James Nugent and Jane Lantz of Worcester.
He also leaves his adoring Godparents, Mark and Jayne Kackley of Charlton. He was predeceased by both of his grandmothers, Doris T. Nugent and Theresa "Betty" McGrath.
He attended Flagg Street School, Forest Grove Middle School, St. John's High School and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 2006. James made and maintained deep and lasting friendships with classmates from these schools. He later attended Worcester State College. At the time of his death, he was employed by Quirk Motors in Quincy, MA.
His family would like to thank the management and staff of Quirk Motors for providing him an employment opportunity while he worked on his sobriety.
James was a talented athlete playing for Jesse Burkett Little League and West Side Baseball as well as Doherty football and baseball. His love of wiffle ball began with the JCC Wiffle Ball League. He quickly became a fierce competitor and pitcher for the Fast Plastic, Mass Wiff and Golden Stick Wiffle Ball leagues, where he and his teammates won several regional championships. He enjoyed traveling all over the country playing with some of his best friends.
James was a devoted Red Sox fan and proud of his Irish heritage. He enjoyed music, especially Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones.
James was a gift to his parents and all who knew him. He was a devoted, protective and loving brother, a loyal and dedicated friend, and his quick wit and love for life endeared him to anyone he met.
As a son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, he holds a place of love in our hearts and lasting memories that will be cherished forever.
Calling hours are from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14th in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Ave., Worcester. The funeral will be held Friday July 15th with Mass at 11 A.M. in St. Peter's Church, 931 Main St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of James, to the Friends of South Shore Recovery Home, 10 Dysart St. Quincy MA 02169.
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Lisa and Bill Devereaux
July 5, 2024
Think of you all on this trying day, you are in our prayers.
Thomas O'Neil
August 9, 2011
Dear Emily, Sarah, Mr. and Mrs. Nugent,
I just learned about Jimmy's passing. I am so sorry for your loss and wish to express my most sincere condolences to all of you. No words can ever take away the pain you all must feel but please know that you are all in the thoughts and prayers of many. Emily, if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
July 25, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nugent, Sarah, and Emily,
I was away and have learned of Jimmy's passing, I wish to express my condolences, I will pray for you all and Jimmy. Emily and Sarah, I am sorry, take care. Thinking of you.
Mr. Jose Garcia
jose garcia
July 25, 2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nugent, Sarah, and Emily,
I was away and have learned of Jimmy's passing, I wish to express my condolences, I will pray for you all and Jimmy. Emily and Sarah, I am sorry, take care. Thinking of you.
Mr. Jose Garcia
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Mary Minor
July 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and Mary Minor
July 20, 2011
Dear Roger and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Please know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Much love and comfort,
love, kate devlin-bombard
July 20, 2011
Roger and family please except my deepest sympathy,my brother Jack told me.James and your family will be in my prayers God Bless Stephen Kelley
Mary Anne Kackley
July 19, 2011
Dear Roger, Dawn, Emily, and Sarah,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. We had a wonderful day with James on Thanksgiving and I cannot forget how he greeted everyone and added joy to that day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love,
The Kackleys from Upton.
Maureen and Tood Jarvis
July 19, 2011
Dear Roger and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debi Estabrook
July 18, 2011
Dear Dawn
I am so sorry for the loss of your son.
With heartfelt sympathy,
antoine jamison
July 18, 2011
you will be missed and loved rip
Captain
July 17, 2011
I'll never forget you man......
Cindy Bly
July 17, 2011
Dear Roger and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Please know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Much love and comfort,
July 16, 2011
Sarah,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your beloved brother. May the love of friends & family carry you through this very difficult time. You and your family will be in our prayers.
The Norwood Family
July 15, 2011
Sarah...we were so saddened to learn of your brother's passing. You are in our thoughts.
The Westburys (Joe, Sherri, Amelia and Ryan)
July 15, 2011
Dear The Nugent Family,
we are deeply sorry for the loss of james, he was a great kid & awesome football player. your family & friends are in our thoughts and prayers. god bless you all & may he rest in peace
The Wolnik Family.
Renee Gaitan
July 15, 2011
Dear Roger and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
July 15, 2011
Dear Roger, Dawn, Sarah & Emily,
With sincere heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved James. Keep your good memories close and they will help you through this most difficult time.
Love, the Malkasian family
July 15, 2011
Roger, Dawn, Sarah, and Emily I am saddened by the loss of James. I know we all loved him and what a great loving respect tonight at o'conor's that shows what impact that he and all of you have made in the lives of many people. I love you all and am sending love to you. Love and Light Michael Galli
Lisa & Billy Devereaux
July 14, 2011
Roger and Family
Precious Son
I Wish I Could See You One More Time
Come Walking Through My Door
But, I Know That Is Impossible
I Will Hear Your Voice No More
I Know You Can Feel My Tears
And You Don’t Want Me To Cry
Yet, My Heart Is Broken
Because I Can’t Understand Why
Someone So Precious Had To Die
I Pray That God Will Give Me Strength
And Somehow Get Me Through
As I Struggle With This Heartache
That Was Caused By Losing You
In Loving Memory Of James P. Nugent
Who Walked Through Heaven's Gate
June 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Kate Toomey
July 14, 2011
May God give you the strength to endure the pain, and may you find some comfort in the arms of friends and family who care so very much for you. You are all in my prayers.
Julie Walsh & Karinna GOFF
July 14, 2011
Sarah and Family:
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, son, grandson, nephew and friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALL during this time of sorrow.
May God Bless you +
Megan Moran
July 14, 2011
In this time of great sorrow, know that there are people who love you all deeply and are here to support you. James will live on in the hearts and minds of all who remember him.
July 14, 2011
i am so sorry for your loss, my son knew james from forest grove to doherty high...i hope you find some sense of peace in the coming days.vicki jorritsma
Shamika Swindell
July 14, 2011
Dawn and family,
I was sad to learn of the loss of James. It is my prayer that God would grant you all comfort and peace during this most difficult time.
Heather Farrington
July 14, 2011
Dear Nugent Family,
I have always remembered James' sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Deb, Pete and Kacey Walsh
July 14, 2011
Nugent family, We are deeply saddened to hear if your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom & Lucille Griffin
July 14, 2011
Dear Roger and Dawn and Family
Our deepest sympathy to all.Our thoughts
and prayers are with you during this sad
and difficult time.
billy kasper
July 14, 2011
Nuge, your memory will never fade. I'll miss you
Michael Sullivan (Sully)
July 14, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Nugent, Sarah and Emily,
My deepest condolences for your loss. May your fondest memories of James bring you some small comfort in this most trying of times.
Mary Bradley
July 14, 2011
To the Nugent Family, Our whole family is so sorry for your loss. I'm sure his great grandmother has James under her angel wings.
Mary Wade Bradley
MIKE GUENETTE
July 14, 2011
ROGER AND DAWN I SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Ashley
July 13, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting James while working together at Quirk Ford. He was an amazing man, with a sense of humor that could brighten anyones darkest days. I went through a difficult time while working at Quirk, but James, he was always there with a smile, a joke, or a simple are you ok? Thank you James.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Rest Beatifully James
My deepest condolences
Sue and Steve Stowe
July 13, 2011
Roger, Dawn and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,
Sue and Steve Stowe (Lake View, Boston IVF)
John and Sheryl Barry
July 13, 2011
Roger and Family,
Our heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve & Ella Dion
July 13, 2011
Dear Roger and Family,
There are no words to describe how very sorry we are for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bernadette Genatossio
July 13, 2011
Dear Roger, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. May you know the comfort and peace that comes from our Father in Heaven. With sympathy,
Kathy Berrian
July 13, 2011
Roger,Dawn and Family,
My words can't express the deep sympathy I feel for you at this most difficult time. Also to Paul,Tommy,Patsy and Jimmy I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kathy(Wade)Fonseca-Berrian
Laura Kolodziejczak
July 13, 2011
Dear Nugent family, (Emily and Sarah)
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ms. Kolo (former music teacher at Flagg Street School)
Jim Murphy
July 13, 2011
To the Nugent family - I am so sorry to hear about James...please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Amaral
July 13, 2011
Dear Roger and Family,
I was saddened by the news of your son's passing. My heart is with you.
Mary Crompton
July 13, 2011
Dear Roger and Family, There are no words to express how saddened I am by your loss.God bless you all.My prayers are with you.
Andrea (Kohl) Gordon
July 13, 2011
I wish there was something I could do to help your family during this time of loss. Be assured there are so many people carrying the burden with you in love and remembrance.
July 13, 2011
I had the priviledge to work with James. I was able to get to know him and I will miss him dearly. My prayers are with your family.
Joe Donovan
your teammate and friend.
July 13, 2011
James you were a great guy, one of kind. I can remember knocking back a slushy at burkett and hanging out with you at football practice. You always had a smile on your face and put them on everyone around you. I wish I could have seen you one more time. Ill miss you buddy, God Bless.
July 13, 2011
Roger, so sorry to hear about the passing of James. My condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrew Caswell
Helen and Bill Zenon
July 13, 2011
Our deepest condolences for the passing our your Son, James.
Our prayers are with you.
Fay Kelley
July 13, 2011
Roger and Family-
I was so saddened to hear about James. I was always glad to see him at the store - knowing full well he was going to let loose with that dry sense of humor. One would think I would've learned, but I didn't. It was simply a treat every time I fell for his jokes. I knew when I saw that grin that something good was ahead.
James was a nice, polite young man as well. For all that he loved to laugh, he was always courteous and polite with his elders. Sadly, I fall into that group.
I hope in time, you will all take comfort knowing that James is your own Angel in Heaven now, and will be watching over each of you, protecting and loving you as he did on this earth.
May God's light from above shine down on you in the days and weeks ahead.
With sympathy,
Fay
Alberta Orcutt
July 13, 2011
Dawn,Roger,Emily,Sarah
I lift my prayers for James that he find eternal peace. To those he has left behind, my prayers for your comfort knowing that he rests and that you will reunite with him when the Lord calls you home.
Alberta
melissa banfill
July 13, 2011
I am sorry for your loss
Melissa at FCHP
Andrew Noone
July 13, 2011
I taught Jim in my music class at Forest Grove...he was a bright, spirited student. My prayers are with your family.
July 13, 2011
Dear Mr. Nugent
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Lisa Brown, Ben's Mother
Deborah and Gary Howell
July 13, 2011
Roger and Family , Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your son, James . May you feel comfort in knowing his Spirit will always be with you . Celebrate his Life and the Happiness he brought others. Rest in Peace James, in the Comfort and Solace of Heaven. Deborah and Gary Howell
Cheryl Buscemi
July 13, 2011
Dawn and Family,
I want to express my condolences for your loss. May the happy times you shared bring you strength at this difficult time. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Cheryl Buscemi, Waltham, Massachusetts
July 13, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
God Bless You!!
Nilda H.
BrooklineIVF
Robin Irish
July 13, 2011
Dawn and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of and praying for your family through this difficult time.
July 13, 2011
Dear Nugent Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you.
The Hearnlaye Family
Chris O'Brien
July 13, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family james. I will never forget your smile and ability to make people laugh. I will always remember you and the times we spent together on the cape. I love you james and i will never forget you. RIP brother. Missing you already.
Chris Fulginiti
July 13, 2011
Dear Dawn,
My heart aches for you. May God bless you and give you strength during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
July 13, 2011
Roger, Dawn, Emily, and Sarah, please know that we are thinking of you everday as you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss of James.
Maureen, Pat, Evan,and Nolan
roxanna padilla
July 13, 2011
dearest roger, dawn and family our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. this is so hard to believe that this has happened to a beautiful most loving family, but god has another angel watching over us. may you find comfort and peace during this time. all our love. roxanna padilla and family
Amanda Richmond-Logan
July 12, 2011
Mr & Mrs. Nugent, Sarah and Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy.
Teresa Moran
July 12, 2011
Roger, Dawn, Sarah and Emily, from one of the many Moran's that love your family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May James rest in peace.
christine mcfadden
July 12, 2011
from the short amount of time i knew james, i knew him as genuine and caring, with a great sense of humor. it is my regret that i did not have the chance to get to know him better. he will be sorely missed. my thoughts go out to the nugent family and friends during this very difficult time. take care.
Torey Loper
July 12, 2011
Dawn
My wish for you is strength to get through this time with loving support from your family and many friends. please let me know if you need anything.
July 12, 2011
Dear Roger and Dawn,
We are so sorry for the loss of J.P. There are no words that we can say to ease the pain you are enduring but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary and Bill O'Connell
July 12, 2011
Roger, Dawn, Sarah, Emily,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Joe and Cathi Leone
Julie Hathaway
July 12, 2011
Dear Roger, Dawn, Sarah and Emily, My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with all of you and your extended family at this time of great sorrow. James will forever be in your hearts and memories and those of his friends and family. God Bless all of you.
With Love,
Julie Hathaway
July 12, 2011
Roger, Dawn, Sarah and Emily, Please know that we are sending our thoughts, prayers and love at this most difficult of times. Knowing he is now at peace, may happy memories of James carry you all to a better place.
With our deepest sympathies in love,
The Swiderski family
July 12, 2011
To the Nugent Family,
My daughter, Diana went to school with James at Doherty High School. Diana says he was such a sweet young man who was nice to everyone.
We will keep your family in our prayer in the days ahead. I lost a brother in a tragic accident years ago, and I vividly remember how painful that period of my life was. Keep his memory alive so he will stay close to your heart.
Fondly,
Mary Ann and Paul Franco and family
July 12, 2011
Dear Roger, Dawn, Sarah and Emily and loving family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow your memories to give you strength, and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
With Love,
Lee and Marilyn Boykin, Keisha and Allyssa
July 12, 2011
Dear Roger and Dawn, Brian and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son James. You are both such wonderful people and loving devoted parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family. With Deepest Sympothy, Anne Tangney
marc
July 12, 2011
so sorry for your loss, God Bless
Laurie Sylvester
July 12, 2011
James Nugent, I will miss you. You always made me laugh and you were a really great person. To the Nugent family, I wish you all peace and hope you can find strength in knowing James was an awesome kid. Taken away too soon. RIP James I will never forget you. :(
July 12, 2011
Roger and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. So sorry to hear about the loss of your son and brother, James.
Craig Kathy Madison and Delaney Sherman
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Cindy Allard (Worcester,Mass)
Patricia Boucher
July 12, 2011
Dear Dawn, Sarah, Emily and Roger,
I still remember when James used to come to the office with Dawn and what an engaging young man he was. I will always remember his smile. Your love for him and his love for all of you will never end. May you find peace and love in each other during this tragic time and in years to come.
My deepest sympathy.
amy benoit
July 12, 2011
Dear Roger, Dawn, Sarah and Emily,
Our family is praying for yours.
Please know we are here...
Amy and Dan Benoit
Kathy Pulda
July 12, 2011
We heard about James from our daughter Julie, an old friend going all the way back to grammar school. She is out of the country and if there was anyway she could be here now she would. He was a good friend to her and we have been speaking to her everyday. Please accept our deepest condolences on Julie's and our family's behalf.
The Pulda family
July 12, 2011
So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.............. PAUL MARUCA AND FAMILY
Laraine and Jon Lacob
July 12, 2011
Dawn, Roger, Sarah and Emily,
Words can't describe how sorry we were to hear of your tragic loss. Please know that you are loved, and we hope you will find strength and comfort in the love from family and friends.
Thomas Murphy
July 12, 2011
Dear Dawn and Roger,
We are so sorry. We are thinking of you in this time of grief.
Love,
Tom, Claudine, and Adam Murphy
July 12, 2011
I will always remember James as a kind, thoughtful person with a great sense of humor with an infectious smile.. I am so so sorry to hear of this tragic loss in your family. Our family will keep you in our thoughts duringthis difficult time......Karen and Barry Sherman, Mark, Rachel and Michael
Pete
July 12, 2011
Rest in peace Nuge. You were one of the genuinely nicest and funniest people I've ever met.
linda beremian
July 12, 2011
DAWN,EMILY,SARAH,ROGER,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dawn if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Linda
The Ward Family
July 12, 2011
Roger and family,
It was with sincere regret that I heard last night of the loss of your son, James. I can't imagine what a shock you have suffered. We wish to express our deepest sympathy and hope that the kind thoughts of your many friends will make your grief a little easier to bear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Linda, Tim and Kevin Ward
John McKinnon
July 12, 2011
Dear Family of James Nugent,
On behalf of all the staff, current & past residents we offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. James was a pleasure to know & work with. He will forever be remembered as the gentleman with the great sense of humor & personality! May God bless you all in your time of need!
John R. McKinnon
Program Manager/S.S.R.H.
Quincy, Massachusetts
Paulette Tatro
July 12, 2011
Dear Nugent Famly,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need. God Bless,
Paulette & Dave Tatro
Luan Paradise
July 12, 2011
Roger...any loss is unbearable but that of a child inconceivable...my thought are with you for strength through this most difficult time...
Luan
Casey Noel
July 12, 2011
Roger and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you on your loss. I am thinking of you and wishing you lots of strength during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Casey A. Noel
Kathy and Kayla Ranaghan
July 12, 2011
To The Nugent Family,
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,comfort you now and in the days ahead. Love and prayers, Kathy and Kayla (Ranaghan)
Mary Moran
July 12, 2011
Dear Dawn, Roger, Sarah and Emily,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in my every thought and prayer during this most difficult time. A friend always. Love, Mary
Mary Beth Pulsifer
July 12, 2011
To The Nugent Family,
Please know how saddened we are by the loss of James. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Love,
The Pulsifer Family
jaime reyes
July 11, 2011
R.I.P Nuge you a good dude
July 11, 2011
"We'd like to express our condolences for your loss. Let love and faith keep you strong in your time of sorrow." The Jones Family (Oxford)
July 11, 2011
"We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May memories of happy times you've shared with him bring you strength and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time." Love and hugs, Pam and Danny Valdez (Worcester, MA)
Dina, Marty, Riley and Chase Greenwald
July 11, 2011
Dawn, Sarah, Emily and Roger,
Our deepest condolences to all of you and your extended family on the loss of James. We are thinking of you and wishing you strength and peace during this very difficult time.
Bishop Family
July 11, 2011
Please except our condolences. We are sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Erickson-McLean
July 11, 2011
I wish Peace, Love and Deepest Condolence to the Nugent family during this difficult time.
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