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Joseph Dugan Obituary

DUGAN, Joseph F.
86, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Beryl A. Sutton. They were together for 49 years.
Born in Camden, New Jersey, Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Nellie Dugan. He was the father of Gregory J. Dugan and former husband of Geraldine.
Joe was a trial lawyer with offices in Woonsocket and Providence. He had been an attorney with Neighborhood Legal Services in Washington, DC from 1965 to 1969 and Deputy Director and Director of RI Legal Services from 1970 to 1977. Joe had been an attorney in the Civil Division of the RI Attorney General's office under AGs Michaelson, Roberts and Violet. He also served on the Boards of RI Mental Health, Marathon House and RI Legal Services.
Joe was a graduate of Penn State University and George Washington University Law School. He was a member of RI, MA and DC Bars. Except for the years 1984 and 1985 when he practiced in Boston, from 1977 to the present Joe was actively engaged in civil trial practice in RI and MA Superior and Federal Courts, RI Supreme Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals and had cases in the US Supreme Court.
Joe was an active sailor and skier and enjoyed traveling, reading and attending plays and movies.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Meeting Street will be appreciated.
Joe's funeral arrangements will be private.

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Published by The Providence Journal on May 30, 2021.

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Dawn Oliveri

June 1, 2021

Beryl, I am so sorry for your loss.
I am going to miss my talks with Joe. He was possibly the most interesting man I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Pick a topic, any topic, and Joe would refer me to a book to add to my reading list.
A great lawyer, a brilliant strategist and a good friend. We’ll miss ya, Joe!

Emili Vaziri

May 31, 2021

My condolences to Beryl and the Dugan family. Joe was one of a kind. He will be missed. RIP

Jenefer peralta

May 30, 2021

Joe, I hope you feel surrounded by much love and peace. My condolences to you lovely wife, Beryl. Here is a picture from our office 2008 Christmas party.

Edye De Marco

May 30, 2021

Dear Beryl, please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved Joe. May he Rest In Peace. With deepest sympathy,

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