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Joseph Fugo Obituary

Joseph F. Fugo

Joseph F. Fugo, 89, passed away March 31, 2009.

He was born in Clarksburg, W. Va., and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He retired from B.F. Goodrich after 38 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Giuseppe and Frances Fugo; wife, Rose; daughter, Barbara "Bobbie" Fugo; sister, Annie Malone; brothers, Sam, Louis and Julius Fugo; he will be sadly missed by his daughter, MaryJane (Bob) Phillips; son, Joe Fugo, Jr.; grandchildren, Megan and Robby Phillips, Tiffani Fugo; sisters, Mary Lehosit, Carmella Sirianni; brothers and sisters-in-law, George (Shirley) Fugo, Vincent (Joan) Fugo, Anthony Fugo and Dorothy Fugo; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Special thanks to Absolute Home Health Care, Judy RN., Cindy, Elizabeth and Delores, Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital and Summa Hospice for all of their care and support.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hennessy Funeral Home (corner of York and Main), 552 N. Main St., Akron, with Sister Mercia Madigan officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends will be received Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. (330-376-3032)


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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Apr. 3, 2009.

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Jan Harvey

April 4, 2009

Mary Jane, Bob, Joe, family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Joe and Rose are now united and with the Lord. They will probably be watching over all of you. He will always be with you in those memories you shared. Mary Jane you have suffered the loss of so many, if you need any help with your grief please call the office and ask for our bereavement department. We are there to help you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Hospice of Summa RN

Cecelia Fincham

April 3, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, and of the loss of your mom and Bobby. Since I live in Florida, I just started to catch up. Love Cecelia Fincham

April 3, 2009

Dear Mary Jane and Family--Memories are the legacy of love. Blessings to you!!

Mary Nemec

michael ricchiuto

April 3, 2009

sorry for your loss.the rich family.

April 3, 2009

MaryJane & Joe,
My condolences to you and your family.
John Wortman

Coleen (Wilson) Diaz

April 3, 2009

Dear Fugo family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you all. Love, Coleen

Hennessy Funeral Home

April 3, 2009

We would like to offer our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

The Hennessy Family

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