Michael Fugatt

WORCESTER - Michael F. Fugatt, 57, died peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2011, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife Debra F. (LaPan) Fugatt; his mother, Katherine M. (Regan) LaCroix of North Oxford; four brothers, David A. Fugatt of North Oxford, Richard W. Fugatt of Charlton, Anthony J. Fugatt of Worcester, and Robert J. Fugatt of North Oxford; two sisters, Mary K. Fugatt of Arlington, and Patricia A. Fugatt of North Oxford; a step brother, Barry LaCroix of Palmer; two step sons, Brandon P. Smith of Indian Orchard, and Dustin P. Smith of Sherman Oaks, CA; a step daughter, Lisa Diaz; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his son, Joseph Angel; and his brother, Mark R. Fugatt. He was born in Springfield, the son of the late Ralph J. Fugatt, and lived Springfield and Worcester before recently moving to Southbridge. Mr. Fugatt was a self-employed truck driver operating Fugatt Trucking for many years, before that he was US steel worker in Massachusetts and in Torrance, CA, retiring 5 years ago. He loved to play softball, was an avid sports fan, enjoyed music, was long standing member of a global fellowship where he touched countless lives and was a good friend of Jimmy K's. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2011, at St. Ann's Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial will be on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Hope Cemetery in Worcester. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Church. Paradis Funeral Home, Oxford, is assisting with arrangements.