James V. Fugge, 61, A life long resident of Methuen, MA. died on Saturday, April 12th, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born and educated in Methuen, MA. on September 29, 1946 to Armand and Margaret (Shaw) Fugge. He worked as an Construction Worker for over 40 years, and he worked for the last 12 years for Solo Builders in Groveland, Massachusetts. He was a member of St. Monica Church in Methuen, MA. According to his family he loved motorcycles, gardening and that he had a green thumb, and that his goal was to grow the great pumpkin. He also loved camping, fishing and classic cars. He also loved and adored his boys and loved family get togethers.
He leaves his loving wife Annmarie (Hardacre) Fugge, his Father Armand Fugge of Methuen, MA. He leaves his five sons: James Fugge of Derry, N.H. Daniel Fugge of Windham, N.H. Michael Day of Ocala, Florida, Richard Fugge of Methuen, MA. and David Fugge of Methuen, MA. His sisters: Carol Bascio of Salem, NH, Janice Fugge of Methuen, MA. Joan Fugge of Methuen, MA. Judith Littles of Methuen, MA. as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his: mother Margaret (Shaw) Fugge and his sister: Justine Gagnon. His family would like to acknowledge and thank North Shore Hospice of Danvers, Massachusetts.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 at 9:00AM in St. Monica Church in Methuen, MA. A burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen, MA.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For more information or to send online condolences go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions can be sent to: American Cancer Society (ACS) Address: PO Box 22538 Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73123-1538 United States Telephone: 1 866 228 4327 Website: www.cancer.org or to the The American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 Call: 212-315-8700.