Nick J. Luongo

Nick J. Luongo, 87, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at his home in Wolfeboro, in the presence of his family. Nick was born in Winchester, on May 1, 1922, to Emedio and Carmella (Paolucci) Luongo. He attended school in Winchester, and in 1942, joined the United States Navy. He was a first class petty officer aboard the USS Washington, serving in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. He received several combat ribbons, decorations and citations. He was a past commander of the VFW post, 3719, in Winchester. Nick was self-employed as a custom home builder in Winchester for many years, and later worked for the Winchester School Department, until his retirement. Nick loved his family, woodworking, vegetable gardening, and was a life-member of Harley Owners Group, attending many motorcycle events. He is predeceased by his first wife, Sugar (Duffy) Luongo; three brothers, John, Ernest, and James; and two sisters, Regina Karnilla, and Julia Bonasera. He is survived by his wife: Joyce (Perkins) Luongo, of Madison, Maine; son, John Luongo, and Marilyn Lutz of Haverhill; three daughters, Nancy LoBue and her husband, Giorgio, of Marstin Mills, Shirley Brush and her husband, Jeff, of Wilmington, Janet Cormier and her husband, Gene, of North Reading; siblings, George Luongo of Westwood, Emma Vestyck of Hudson Gardens, Pa., and Lolly Clinton of Winchester. Nick also loved and cherished his eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of Nicks life will be held Friday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Lane Funeral Home, 760 Main St., Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nick Luongos memory to Hospice of Southern Carroll County, PO Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894. The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wolfeboro is handling local arrangements.