James Edward Fugere Wakefield, Rhode Island Obituary

James Edward Fugere

<p>James Edward Fugere, 79, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully at his home and surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Sidney G. and Lillian G. (Duffney) Fugere. James was the beloved husband of Brenda K. Fugere.</p><p><br></p><p>James was born January 29, 1943 in South Kingstown. Growing up in North Kingstown, he graduated from North Kingstown High School and went on to college at the University of Rhode Island. He continued his education at Roger Williams College. James served in the United States Army reserves as a Drill Sargeant. After being honorably discharged, he chose to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. James was the administrator of the Dr. Joseph H. Ladd center and worked for the state of Rhode Island for 28 years. He became the supervisor of state-run group homes in Washington County and retired in 1997.</p><p><br></p><p>James was an active member of the community. He served as the Chairman of the New Democratic Coalition of Rhode Island, Chairman of the North Kingstown Democratic Town Committee, President of the Young Democrats of North Kingstown, and the Young Democrats of URI. In addition to his political influence on the community, he also was the Committee Chairman of Cub Scout Pack 6 and Committee Chairman of Boys Scout Troop 138 West Kingston. His former scouts speak fondly of him to this day.</p><p><br></p><p>Besides his wife, James is survived by his son Brendon James Fugere, daughter Venessa Perez and her husband Isaac, granddaughter Kayla Rose Perez, and step-granddaughter Madison Perez. He was predeceased by his brothers Robert S. Fugere, Sr. and George T. Fugere.</p><p><br></p><p>Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 3pm to 5pm at Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI; followed by a funeral service at 5pm.&nbsp;</p>
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Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory
November 28, 2022
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Janine Fugere Teixeira
December 17, 2022
Dear Brenda, Brendon, Vanessa, Isaac, Kayla, and all of the rest of the family,

I adored my Uncle Jim, from early childhood to the very end of his earthly life, and that adoration will just go on and on. Jim was truly a guiding light in my life at many different stages ...
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Douglas Arnold
December 4, 2022
Brenda and Brendon, I am very sorry for your loss. This community has lost a wonderful man. I hope that happy memories will be in your hearts. May those memories carry you through these difficult weeks and times of remembrance in the future. A little bit of Jim is in... Continue Reading
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Sandy Arnold
December 4, 2022
Dearest Brenda, Brendan and Vanessa, Isaac and Kayla, I am so very sorry for your loss and for all of us also. The world has lost a bright star. Jim’s laugh was contagious. His kindness genuine. As I’m writing this, I’m thinking of all of the great memories we have of ... Continue Reading
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Susan and Alexander Egan
November 30, 2022
Brenda and Family, Wishing you and your Family strength and peace and may happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Jim was a good friend and I will always remember the good times he had with my brother Bob, and being a member of our wedding party 56 years ... Continue Reading
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The Andreottola Family
November 29, 2022
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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Midge Regnaiere
November 29, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, during this difficult time, Jim was very special. He was very special!
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Pamela Burlingame
November 27, 2022
Brenda and Brendan, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories with the two of you and Jim with the Boy Scouts. As a fellow committee member with the Pack and the Troop, he was so fantastic to work with and he always made the work fun. He always ha... Continue Reading
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Mike Bingham
November 27, 2022
So sorry for your loss Brenda. Jim was such a wonderful man, a friend to so many. I’ll have a Mass for him here in the Philippines.
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Paul&Terrie Anderson
November 26, 2022
We are very sorry for your loss Jim was the only one who believed in me to hire me to work at Ladd Center Thank you Jim I will always be Gratefull that you were always there for me as a Friend and a Boss You will be Missed Paul&Terrie Anderson
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Debbie (Johnson) Lauvers
November 26, 2022
Rest in Peace Sweet Jim; you hired me almost 35 years ago and your kindness, respect and overall positivity has brought many to aspire to be like you

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