James P. Nugent, age 23, of Worcester passed away July 9th, 2011 at his new apartment in Quincy. He leaves his loving parents, Roger P. Nugent, Jr., and Dawn P. (McGrath) Nugent; his adoring sisters, Sarah E. Nugent and Emily J. Nugent. He is also survived by his grandfathers, R. Paul Nugent and Paul F. McGrath, both of Worcester; his uncle and aunt, Thomas and Grace Nugent, and their children, Valerie and Kerri of Charlton; his uncles Dennis P. McGrath of New York and David P. McGrath of Worcester; his great-aunts and uncles, Maureen Lambert of Holden, John Biddle of Worcester, Patricia and Alfred Sacco of Worcester, and Walter James Nugent and Jane Lantz of Worcester. He also leaves his adoring godparents, Mark and Jayne Kackley of Charlton. He was predeceased by both of his grandmothers, Doris T. Nugent and Theresa “Betty” McGrath.
He attended Flagg Street School, Forest Grove Middle School, St. John's High School and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 2006. James made and maintained deep and lasting friendships with classmates from these schools. He later attended Worcester State College. At the time of his death, he was employed by Quirk Motors in Quincy, MA. His family would like to thank the management and staff of Quirk Motors for providing him an employment opportunity while he worked on his sobriety.
James was a talented athlete playing for Jesse Burkett Little League and West Side Baseball as well as Doherty football and baseball. His love of wiffle ball began with the JCC Wiffle Ball League. He quickly became a fierce competitor and pitcher for the Fast Plastic, Mass Wiff and Golden Stick Wiffle Ball leagues, where he and his teammates won several regional championships. He enjoyed traveling all over the country playing with some of his best friends. James was a devoted Red Sox fan and proud of his Irish heritage. He enjoyed music, especially Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones.
James was a gift to his parents and all who knew him. He was a devoted, protective and loving brother, a loyal and dedicated friend, and his quick wit and love for life endeared him to anyone he met. As a son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, he holds a place of love in our hearts and lasting memories that will be cherished forever.
Calling hours are from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 14th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Ave., Worcester. The funeral will be held Friday July 15th with Mass at 11 A.M. in St. Peter's Church, 931 Main St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of James, to the Friends of South Shore Recovery Home, 10 Dysart St. Quincy MA 02169.