John A. BuGay Jr.

John A. BuGay Jr. obituary, Palatka, FL

John A. BuGay Jr.

John BuGay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Masters Funeral Home - Palatka on Mar. 11, 2025.

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John Bugay, 72, of Salt Springs passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka following an extended illness.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, John had resided in the Salt Spring area for the past 7 years coming from Jacksonville. For 17 years, John worked as a respiratory therapist in the health and medical field. In his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and playing golf.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Helen BuGay; and his sister, Thea Dupree.
Surviving are his wife of 15-years, Nancy Ellison; four sons, Rustin Bugay, Chris Huddleston, Dawson Bugay, and Jacob Bugay; step-children, Wesley Ellison, Jennifer Ray, Mitchell Ellison, and Lauren Finch; 10 grandchildren; and other extended family.
No services are planned.
Messages of sympathy may be shared on John's online tribute page at: themastersfuneralhome.com.
Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.
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