Francis P. Nugent , 60, of St Petersburg, FL: passed away at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL on January 6, 2009 from natural causes. A native of New York, NY and a local resident since 1992, when he moved here from New York, NY; he was a retired United Parcel’s service employee. A catholic that attended St. John’s Catholic Church in St Petersburg, FL, Francis was also a member of the American Legion Post. A US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a switchboard operator in the US Army; he was also awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with 2 bars and a Good Conduct Medal. He is survived by his companion, Gina North of St. Petersburg, FL; two sons: Francis J. Nugent of Ridge wood, NJ and Robert F. Nugent of Yorktown, NY; a brother, Doctor Dennis Nugent of Yardley, PA; a sister, Mary Meehan of Brooksville, FL and four grandchildren.
Military Funeral Services begin at 10:45 AM, Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Old Post Chapel on Ft Myers, VA and conclude at the Graveside at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Full military honors and caisson provided by the US Army.
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TO MY DEAR FRANK WHO I LOVED WITH ALL MY HEART MY YOU REST IN PEACE AND KNOW YOU WERE LOVED BY MANY YOU WILL REMAIN IN MY HEART FOREVER MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERD FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND CARING THAT YOU HAD AND GAVE TO SO MANNY I WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS SOMEDAY WE WILL MEET IN HEAVEN AND HAVE THE TIME WE LOST ON THIS EARTH YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE AND WILL ALWAYS BE
Uncle Franny, I’ll miss your laugh and your kind heart. You’ll always be my ’handsome uncle’ All our love, Jennifer, John, Devan, Alexa and Jake
Deepest sympathies and sincere condolences Gina ,Robert, Francis, Dennis,and Muffin. “Frankie Miles” will be sorely missed by all who knew him. RickandNoreen.
rest in peace pal
REST IN PEACE PAL
My deepest sympathy is with Gina and the entire family in this time of sorrow. May prayers comfort you.
Frannie or nuggets,as i knew him,was my fathers(frank calamari)closest friend.He ane my dad shared a very special friendship-they truely appreciated each others sence of humor in a way no one else could.he was truely one of a kind and i know his passing will leave a void in my dads life and all who knew him.to know him was to love him-he had a generous heartandalways had a warm smile(he was so handsome!)-he had a way of making you feel special.I was proud to have known him.my thuoghts and prayers go out to gina and his family-we were all lucky to have him in our lives.
For my handsome brother,Your love for me is unending and you could always make me laugh even in my darkest times which were many,you put up with my little querks,and took me under your wing to always protect me unconditionally.There is another hole in my heart that mear words cannot do you justice for my love for you is imcompearable,I will miss you so greatly that i will continue to have nothing but what my loving son told me…Only happy thoughts…. Always and forever your loving sister Muffin!
For my handsome brother,Your love for me is unending and you could always make me laugh even in my darkest times which were many,you put up with my little querks,and took me under your wing to always protect me unconditionally.There is another hole in my heart that mear words cannot do you justice for my love for you is imcompearable,I will miss you so greatly that i will continue to have nothing but what my loving son told me…Only happy thoughts…. Always and forever your loving sister Muffin!
For my handsome brother,Your love for me is unending and you could always make me laugh even in my darkest times which were many,you put up with my little querks,and took me under your wing to always protect me unconditionally.There is another hole in my heart that mear words cannot do you justice for my love for you is imcompearable,I will miss you so greatly that i will continue to have nothing but what my loving son told me…Only happy thoughts…. Always and forever your loving sister Muffin!
When I saw you last, you told about your pain. I hope now that you are at rest, free of pain and sorrow.
Gina you were wonderful to Franky, no woman could have done more for her man to care for and watch over him.
Franky you and Walter were my best friends now that both of you have gone I am left with a
empty space in my heart. My prayers to Gina and your family. Rest in Peace.
Loving brother you have been my sunshine through my darkest days may God let you continue to shine and protect us I will not mourn your death but celebrate your life In the words of my loving son Keith,Only happy thoughts,Peace to you. Always and forever your loving sister,Muffin.
Loving brother you have been my sunshine through my darkest days may God let you continue to shine and protect us I will not mourn your death but celebrate your life In the words of my loving son Keith,Only happy thoughts,Peace to you. Always and forever your loving sister,Muffin.
Your the only uncle we ever knew and one hell of a roll model. It will take a lot longer now but we’ll play in heaven again take care of Keith till we get there
You got to paradise before me again.Still T C O B Your other brother John
Fran,
There are so many stories that there is not enough space here to start telling them. Not many people can say that they had one special person in their life but I can. We went through a lot together. There is a hole in my heart which will be there forever. I loved like a brother and I will miss you terribly. Rest in peace Fran and I’ll see when I get there.
To one of my dearest friends i`ve ever had in my life!!Your one of the good ones you will always be in my heart and memories.I love ya Frank!!!!!!
It is quite obvious that Frank was much loved and admired, and rightfully so. He was a generous benefactor at our Long Key Post 305 of The American Legion. Our Manager Gina North was by his side as his most loyal companion. While I didn’t have the opportunity to spend the happiest times with Frank, I can speak for the officers and members of our Post in saying “Farewell, Friend and may the Angels in Heaven welcome you.” Requiestcat In Pace (Rest in Peace).
Franny, you will always have a special place in my heart, I have missed you MORE than you know. We had a lot of great times together(LOONEY TUNES), you have left me with lots of memories, most that make me smile. I would give anything to have come and said goodbye in person if I had known. I will forever regret not being able to tell you how much you meant to me, and not being able to say good bye. I wish you had given me that chance. You have taken a piece of my heart with you. I love you and hope you have finally found peace and happiness. Forever your Mary
Frankie was one of my dad’s best friends..He will truely miss him and even though he is not here on earth,the memories everyone have of Frankie will live on.Frankie is in a better place now and out of pain.Rest in Peace Frankie!
To you Gina, What a wonderful companion you have been to Frankie.My Dad is so grateful to you for being such an excellent advocate for Frankie’s care. God Bless you be with you at this time of sorrow.
Hey Ranger,
Although our time together was short,I felt that we have known each other for years. Thats a bond that Soliders and true friends have. I’m greatful to have know you and have been your friend.You were the WORST JOKE teller in the world but, you were one of the funniest..You were a GREAT friend to my dad and me, and you always will hold a special place in our hearts.We can all feel better that you are not suffering and are free of pain.Bye my friend..Gina you are a wonderful woman and my prayers go out to you.
love
Young Gene
Dear Frank, I will always remember our interesting conversations we had at American Legion Post 305, trying to solve the “problems of the world”. Now that you have a front row seat with “The Main Man” you can “giturdun”. Farewell Friend.
“May the longtime sun shine upon you, all love surround you and the pure light within you, guide your way on”
Dear Franny,
Rest in Peace
Love, Tish
Frannie…what can we say..to
know you was to love you..I’m glad we shared so much growing up together…you’re a good man and will be sorely missed…rest in peace my friend.
Dear Franny, I was overwhelmed with sadness when I found out that you were no longer with us here. I have so many fond memories of our times together and will never forget your unconditional love and generosity to me. I am sorry I wasnt there to say goodbye. I would have like to have had that opportunity. I think of you often and will pray for you.You were so much like a father to me. I feel blessed to have had you in my life. I pray for peace and happiness for you in your final resting place.
Frank was a winner.
We all loved and respected him. He will be missed.
God bless Gina for her total commitment to him in his hours of need.
Franny –
How my heart aches that you lost your battle. I will never EVER forget when you opened your heart and told me about the things you saw in vietnam, and how those things haunted you. I wish that war protesters everywhere could have heard your story, a story like so many others, who not only sacrificed their time back then, but really, gave their lives…because you never really and truly got it back. They would know how much you gave, so that WE might have the freedoms we enjoy. Beyond all that, you were my dad’s best friend, and such a big part of my younger life, raising Charlene alone. You were “uncle Franny”, and she adored you. I remember when you “hired” me to decorate and paint your apartment, because you wanted your boys to have a real “home” when they came to visit. I wonder if they knew that! You were so excited when I finished their room, you started to cry. That for me, was payment enough. Rest in peace sweet Franny. With love and admiration,
Gina C.
Oh Frannie, the many memories I have of visiting you while coming to St. Pete to see Pop-Pop. Remember the summer I came down to visit and you were supposed to babysit and help me with my homework? If Pops only knew..we would sit and watch cartoons and eat GIGANTIC bowls of vanilla ice-cream with TONS of hershey’s syrup! Then we might putz around the beach and you would entertain my silly childish conversations..filled with little girl’s dreams and aspirations. I remember thinking it was such a cool treat to walk to your apartment all by myself and hang out with you in your super-cool bachelor pad! Frannie, you did and will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope that you’ll be waiting with a big bowl of ice-cream when we meet again.
With Love,
Charlene
MY DEAR FRANK TOMORRW WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR 61ST BIRTHDAY.I MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYONE WILL EVER KNOW. KNOWING YOU WILL ALLWAYS LIVE IN MY HEART THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE SMILING DOWN ON ALL YOUR FAMILY,FRIENDS AND MYSELF. MY HEART WILL ALWAYS BE SMILING BACK .MEET YOU AT THE GATES MY LOVE.
Hi Franny,My family and I are very lucky to have had you in our life,I will miss you dearly.Thanks for always being there for me and all the laughs we shared.God bless Gina for her wonderful love and devotion to you but that I’m sure you know.Fran,I could go on and on but just remember you are very special to alot of people in alot of different ways.Happy birthday,you will always be in my heart.Love ya lots.Your friend Rich
Dear Brother Fran—
The branch of the Nugent family that remained up north will miss you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
We know that you enjoyed your time at the beach and thanks to the love of your fiancee’ Gina and the excellent support you received from the V.A. you were able to live your life to the fullest and on your own terms until your health failed.
Sorry we couldnt spend more time together and I’ll miss our phone calls–especially during football season.
Much love and many prayers from my wife Denise, my son Chris,and our two daughters, Denise (your God-Daughter)and Lauren.
Your Loving Brother, Dennis
It’s been ages since I’ve seen Frannie but I was sorry to hear about his passing on the Manhattan Board. I knew him from the Inn Between in Inwood in the 60’s. My condolences to his family. He is at peace now.
The Tet Offensive, an incredible anniversary for you.
Dennis wrote a beautiful testimonial to you (not posted). Despite his pain, he has been a wonderful healing source for Robert and Francis. You really are a hero to all of us here on earth. Peace.
Hey Franny – Your brother passed away today, but I’m thinking you know that. So sorry for Denise, Christian, Denise, Lauren and Robert & Francis. Dennis was a great uncle to our guys. Pray for us, her on earth. Tish
Crazy how I put your name in Google and found your obituary. I was told of your death while on deployment in 09′. While I never got to know you or much about the other side of my genetics, seeing the kind words left behind gives a sense of closure. You were loved and are clearly missed.
“Faire Winds and Filling Sea’s”
– Garret Charles Nugent Holland