Joseph Richard Dugan, Sr., 63, died suddenly on March 12, 2014 at his home in Rising Sun, MD. He was born on December 27, 1950 in Rising Sun, MD, the son of Betty Monger Dugan and the late Kenneth Dugan. Joe grew up in Rising Sun where he excelled in baseball and was known asContinue Reading
Joseph Richard Dugan, Sr., 63, died suddenly on March 12, 2014 at his home in Rising Sun, MD.
He was born on December 27, 1950 in Rising Sun, MD, the son of Betty Monger Dugan and the late Kenneth Dugan. Joe grew up in Rising Sun where he excelled in baseball and was known as a long-ball hitter. He graduated from Salesianum Catholic High School in Wilmington, DE in 1967. Joe began his career as a journeyman electrician for Henkels & McCoy. He retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground after 33 years of service. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Joe was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. He enjoyed waterfowl hunting, fishing, golfing, playing pinochle and going on family trips to the beach. Joe was also a diehard New York Yankees fan, enjoyed computers, birding, nature and long Sunday morning drives after church. A devoted family man, it is difficult to imagine the world without this wonderful husband, son, father, brother, uncle and pop-pop.
In addition to his father, Joe was preceded in death by his son Joseph Richard Dugan, Jr; his father, Kenneth Richard Dugan; and his grandparents, Otis and Ethel Hanna Monger.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Deborah of Rising Sun; daughters Nicole Dugan of Orlando, FL and Susan Dugan Penta (Mark) of Elkton, MD; stepsons Rick (Theresa) and Joseph (fiancé Rebecca Correri) Scarlato; granddaughters Madison, Mariah and Skylar Penta, and Isabella and Gabriella Scarlato; sisters Dawn Dugan and Kimberly Johnson (Dale), both of Rising Sun; niece Kelly Gordner Rixham (Matt) and nephew Christopher Johnson of Rising Sun. He also leaves behind his faithful canine companion Maxx.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Queen St in Rising Sun on Monday March 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. A visitation will be Sunday March 16, 2014 from 4-6:00 p.m. at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. Burial will be in Brookview Cemetery following the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Asssociation or St. Agnes Catholic Church c/o the funeral home.
Tammy Gordiano
left a message on March 19, 2014:
To Joe's Family & Friend's: I'm So Sorry for your Loss of Such a Wonderful Person. He was my Co-Worker & Friend. It was My Pleasure and Honor of Knowing and Working with Joe on APG. He was an inspiration to us all. I am truly blessed to have been in Joe's presence. He will be deeply missed by all. I'm sending lots of Prayers and May God Grant You All Strength during your time of need and sorrow. God Bless You All. Joe, I'm Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, but May You RIP Forever & Fly along side my Grandma in Heaven. Amen!
Piotr Franaszczuk
left a message on March 17, 2014:
Dear Debbie and and all your family, Please accept my most sincere condolences on passing of your husband. Piotr
Becky Wagman
left a message on March 16, 2014:
Dear Debbie & all of Joe's family, many thoughts and prayers are coming your way as you go through these days and also the days ahead.
Dick and Claudia Holman
left a message on March 16, 2014:
We are so lucky to have known Joe. He will be missed but never forgotten. Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to Debbie and his family as well as all his friends.
wayne erb
left a message on March 16, 2014:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family i worked with joe at apg wayne erb york pa.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Vernon & LaReda Tome
left a message on March 15, 2014:
Dearest Betty and Family It was a total shock to hear of Joe's Passing.I know he will be missed by all his family and friends. I was just by your house and thought of you all. All my memories are great ones. It has been years since I had see Joe, but that great smile was still the same. Just like his Dad's , I always enjoyed his any time I saw him. You are deep in our thoughts. Love, Vernon & LaReda
Sandi and Bill McMullen
left a message on March 15, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy goes to you, Debbie. We can't even imagine the depth of your heartbreak. May God bless you and yours.
Shawn Handschuh
left a message on March 15, 2014:
So sorry for your loss. May each of you comfort each other as I know you Dugan's will. Joe is at peace now. God Bless you all.
Barry McCummings
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Many good memories on the ball field. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace, dear friend. Barry and Janice Mccummings
Melissa Copenhaver
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn and family - am so so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Joe, but am sure he was a great man and brought a lot of happiness to everyone in his family. Suppose some day we will all find out why the good ones have to leave, but until then we'll just have to believe as the saying goes God Needed Another Angel. My thoughts are with you during this time. Melissa Copenhaver
Edward and Cheryl Mckeown
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Kim & Dale Johnson & Family So sorry for the loss of your brother , just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. God Bless
Kathie newman
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn and family my heart goes out to you in the sad time. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Denise McIntyre
left a message on March 14, 2014:
My sincere sympathy.
Jerry England
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn and Debbie, So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Didn't know him very well, but saw him often on APG. Many condolences!!
Ruth Young
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ruthie
Jim Eaton
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Spent many great days trout fishing Pennsylvania streams with Joe , who was an accomplished fly fisherman.I think he enjoyed driving the back roads searching for new waters as much as he did fishing. I will allways cherish those memories. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. Jim Eaton
Tom Adkins
left a message on March 14, 2014:
So sorry to hear about the passing of such a good guy. Joe has left many memories for all of us. The last time I saw Joe, he was riding the back roads of APG with his dog as his co-pilot. He will be truly missed.
Daryl Lehr
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Hearing about Joe's passing was a real shock have fond memories from working in the same group for several years. My prayers go out to his family, he will be missed by all.
Lariviere Family
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Our Sincere Sympathy
Glen Hinkle
left a message on March 13, 2014:
My sympathies to the Dugan family. I will miss my dear friend, but I treasure the wonderful memories I got to share with Joey and his wonderful family.H
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joe Liberto
left a message on March 13, 2014:
You are in my thoughts and prayers this sad day, please call me if I can help in any way.
Pam Savage-Knepshield
left a message on March 13, 2014:
Debbie, You and your friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers. --Pam
Priscilla Devonshire
left a message on March 13, 2014:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on this very sad day. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you during this time of sorrow.
Joyce M. Conant
left a message on March 13, 2014:
Deborah, I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can't even begin to describe how you are feeling. Hold on to your memories -- they will get you through some of the tough days ahead. You are in my thoughts. Joyce Conant, ARL
Jody and Bob Wojciechowski
left a message on March 13, 2014:
Thinking of you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Tammy Gordiano
left a message on March 19, 2014:
To Joe's Family & Friend's: I'm So Sorry for your Loss of Such a Wonderful Person. He was my Co-Worker & Friend. It was My Pleasure and Honor of Knowing and Working with Joe on APG. He was an inspiration to us all. I am truly blessed to have been in Joe's presence. He will be deeply missed by all. I'm sending lots of Prayers and May God Grant You All Strength during your time of need and sorrow. God Bless You All. Joe, I'm Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye, but May You RIP Forever & Fly along side my Grandma in Heaven. Amen!
Piotr Franaszczuk
left a message on March 17, 2014:
Dear Debbie and and all your family, Please accept my most sincere condolences on passing of your husband. Piotr
Becky Wagman
left a message on March 16, 2014:
Dear Debbie & all of Joe's family, many thoughts and prayers are coming your way as you go through these days and also the days ahead.
Dick and Claudia Holman
left a message on March 16, 2014:
We are so lucky to have known Joe. He will be missed but never forgotten. Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to Debbie and his family as well as all his friends.
wayne erb
left a message on March 16, 2014:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family i worked with joe at apg wayne erb york pa.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Vernon & LaReda Tome
left a message on March 15, 2014:
Dearest Betty and Family It was a total shock to hear of Joe's Passing.I know he will be missed by all his family and friends. I was just by your house and thought of you all. All my memories are great ones. It has been years since I had see Joe, but that great smile was still the same. Just like his Dad's , I always enjoyed his any time I saw him. You are deep in our thoughts. Love, Vernon & LaReda
Sandi and Bill McMullen
left a message on March 15, 2014:
Our deepest sympathy goes to you, Debbie. We can't even imagine the depth of your heartbreak. May God bless you and yours.
Shawn Handschuh
left a message on March 15, 2014:
So sorry for your loss. May each of you comfort each other as I know you Dugan's will. Joe is at peace now. God Bless you all.
Barry McCummings
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Many good memories on the ball field. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace, dear friend. Barry and Janice Mccummings
Melissa Copenhaver
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn and family - am so so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Joe, but am sure he was a great man and brought a lot of happiness to everyone in his family. Suppose some day we will all find out why the good ones have to leave, but until then we'll just have to believe as the saying goes God Needed Another Angel. My thoughts are with you during this time. Melissa Copenhaver
Edward and Cheryl Mckeown
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Kim & Dale Johnson & Family So sorry for the loss of your brother , just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. God Bless
Kathie newman
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn and family my heart goes out to you in the sad time. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Denise McIntyre
left a message on March 14, 2014:
My sincere sympathy.
Jerry England
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn and Debbie, So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Didn't know him very well, but saw him often on APG. Many condolences!!
Ruth Young
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ruthie
Jim Eaton
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Spent many great days trout fishing Pennsylvania streams with Joe , who was an accomplished fly fisherman.I think he enjoyed driving the back roads searching for new waters as much as he did fishing. I will allways cherish those memories. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. Jim Eaton
Tom Adkins
left a message on March 14, 2014:
So sorry to hear about the passing of such a good guy. Joe has left many memories for all of us. The last time I saw Joe, he was riding the back roads of APG with his dog as his co-pilot. He will be truly missed.
Daryl Lehr
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Hearing about Joe's passing was a real shock have fond memories from working in the same group for several years. My prayers go out to his family, he will be missed by all.
Lariviere Family
left a message on March 14, 2014:
Our Sincere Sympathy
Glen Hinkle
left a message on March 13, 2014:
My sympathies to the Dugan family. I will miss my dear friend, but I treasure the wonderful memories I got to share with Joey and his wonderful family.H
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joe Liberto
left a message on March 13, 2014:
You are in my thoughts and prayers this sad day, please call me if I can help in any way.
Pam Savage-Knepshield
left a message on March 13, 2014:
Debbie, You and your friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers. --Pam
Priscilla Devonshire
left a message on March 13, 2014:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on this very sad day. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you during this time of sorrow.
Joyce M. Conant
left a message on March 13, 2014:
Deborah, I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can't even begin to describe how you are feeling. Hold on to your memories -- they will get you through some of the tough days ahead. You are in my thoughts. Joyce Conant, ARL
Jody and Bob Wojciechowski
left a message on March 13, 2014:
Thinking of you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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