James John Nugeness, Sr., 96, died Monday, December 31, 2018. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Mekuto) Nugeness. They had been married for 75 years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of James and Anna (Frolio) Nugeness. He had served in the United States Army during WWII. He had been assigned to the 387th AAA Fifth Armored Division. James had worked for many years as a cement mason and finisher.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, Ronald Nugeness and James Nugeness, Jr., as well as his grandchildren, Ronald Nugeness, Christine Nugeness and Kendra Morales, and his great grandchildren, Mikko and Maiya Morales. He is predeceased by his son, Bradley Nugeness.
A private committal service will be held. Visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 pm in the Anderson-Winfield Home, Greenville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the RI Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809.