Obituary of Bonita M. Nugent

NUGENT BONITA M. (Briggs) Age 68 of Elmira Heights, NY passed away on Sunday January 11, 2015. Bonnie was born May 21 , 1946 in Elmira , NY the daughter of the late Ernest R. and Belle Everitt Briggs . She was pre-deceased by her son Kenneth Walter Baker Jr. on August 4 , 1979 and by her husband Cornelius W. "Hoagy" Nugent on July 8 , 1999. Bonnie was also pre-deceased by her sister Barbara Briggs Ramsay on July 23 , 2005. Bonnie was a bartender at Nick's Restaurant , Rosar's Grill ,and Beef Eaters in Horseheads , NY for many years. She was a former member of The Horseheads American Legion Auxiliary. Bonnie loved her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with them. Bonnie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law : Duane & Joann Baker of Horseheads , NY ; daughter and fiancé : Melissa Nugent & Victor Santos of Newfield , NY ; grandchildren : Danielle Baker Stampp & Farley Stampp of Corning , NY , Ryan Mastrantonio , Makayla Nugent , Kyle Mastrantonio , and Anthony Santos ; great grandchildren : Isiah Adams and Logan Stampp ; brothers and sisters-in-law : Robert & Patricia Briggs of Elmira , NY and James & Jennie Briggs of Florida ; Hoagy's children : Gary & Linda Nugent , Thomas & Deborah Nugent , James Nugent , John & Nugent , Neil & Bridget Nugent , Paul & Lois Nugent , and Mary & James Mack ; several grandchildren and great grandchildren , aunts , uncles , nieces , nephews , cousins , and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Friday January 16 , 2015 from 12 Noon to 2 PM. Bonita's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home at the conclusion of calling hours at 2 PM with her brother Rev. Robert Briggs officiating. Bonnie will be laid to rest next to her husband Hoagy in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads , NY.