John N. “Floyd” Dugo – 63 – of 6948 Dennis Ave. Ext., Hornell, died Monday afternoon (December 17, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA following a long illness.
A native & life resident of Hornell, he was born July 23, 1949 and was the son of John & Marie (Parmelee) Dugo.
Floyd was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1967) where he excelled on the football field, playing for the Hornell Red Raiders. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he honorably served his country from 1968 – 1971. While stationed in Viet Nam, Floyd served in communications as a radio operator. During his military service, he received numerous medals, including the Viet Nam Cross Gallantry with Palm and the Combat Action Ribbon.
He was employed for about 35 years at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) as an engineer, retiring about 5 years ago. He was a member of the Hornell American Legion.
Floyd had been a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s church. He enjoyed stamp collecting and coin collecting. He was a Boston Red Sox fan and an avid NY Yankee HATER!! He also enjoyed rooting for the Buffalo Bills. Floyd enjoyed playing golf with his many friends and was a member of the Twin Hickory Golf Club. He was also an avid hunter & fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Dugo who died in 1998.
Surviving are his mother, Marie Dugo of Hornell; 1 sister, Lynn (Melvin) Cline of Almond; 2 brothers, Ben Dugo of Hornell and Dominic (Lori) Dugo of Jacksonville, NC; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews. He will be especially missed by his loving & trusted canine companion, Stimpy.
The family of John N. “Floyd” Dugo will receive friends on Friday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY where funeral & committal services with full military honors will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 6:00 PM with Deacon Robert McCormick officiating. Burial will be in the Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY.
Floyd’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to the Disabled Veteran’s Association, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
In recognition of Floyd’s service to his country during the Viet Nam conflict, the American Flag at the Dagon Funeral Home will be flown at half-staff.
MY HEART IS SADDEN TO HEAR ABOUT MY FRIEND FLOYD.MAY GOD BLESS THE DUGO FAMILY.YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND FLOYD AND I WILL ALWAYS HOLD YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART.MAY GOD KEEP YOU SAFE MY FRIEND.
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My condolences to John’s family. I played football with John. He was the right guard and I was the right tackle. He always had a smile on his face and was just a GREAT person to know. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. I will miss him as a personal friend.
Kevin McLaughlin
Avon Lake, Ohio
Marie and family, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your son and brother. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Your friends in Altoona, PA.
Fran & Judy Guidara
My Dearest friend Floyd you will be missed! We had many great times together! Even though we were many miles away from each other we always stayed close and I’ve always valued your friendship!
I will forever cherish the camaraderie and our perpetual loyalty to the Bills and Sabres we shared! I will forever have our memories together in my heart and I know you will be looking down on all of your dear friends who will miss you greatly!
God’s speed my friend!
RIP,
Tracy
Floyd – you will be missed! Rest your soul, my friend, we have such great memories! You had the best album collection of anyone I ever knew – you always had the right song for the conversatin’. I only roomed with you for a short time while going to college – but we created big time memories. I still laugh every time I drive down the low road – hey – now you get to see Sooner and Shadowfax!
RIP – save a place at the card table for me!
Floyd, be at peace my good friend of many years…….ill always remember our love of music, get togethers with the Fucci’s,and birthday celebrations. You were a true friend, and i am truly saddened that you have left us so early in life. Bless the dugo family …my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You’ll always be with me in my heart Floyd……….
SEMPER FI
John Boy, you will be missed but not forgotten. I’ll always remember the good times we had we had at Silver Lake,hunting,golfing,cards hanging out with Tom @ Karen too many to list over a life time. To one of my ” BEST ‘ friends RIP. To Marie, Ben, Lynn, @ Dominic My condolances. I wiil miss John as much as you. Bob Guild
I just heard of Floyd’s passing this morning. I am deeply sorry I missed the opportunity to pay my last respects. My sincere condolences to his family. Floyd was a good friend and a great person. Everybody will agree that he always had a smile on his face no matter what the situation. He was a person of great character and just fun to be around. We played football together and were friends through life. My life was better by just knowing him and will forever miss him. RIP my friend.
Aunt Marie,
We are so sorry to hear about John. We pray you stay strong. Our condolences to you and your family in this hard time.
Love,
Rich and Sue
Mrs Dugo, Lynne, Benny and Dom,
My condolences on Johnnie’s passing. I always remember him as very good and nice guy. Our prayers are with you and Johnnie.
Patrick F Greeley and Family
Williamsville NY