Joseph Louis Bughi Jr. passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, at the age of 86. Joe was born February 22, 1938, in Shasta County California to Joseph Louis Bughi Sr. and Mary Louise Camarano. Joe graduated from Turlock High School in 1956. He attended a youth group at Mitchell Church where he met his future wife, Mary Ruth Bell. After dating for a year and a half the two were married on March 1, 1958. They welcomed their oldest son Joseph in 1959. A few years later they welcomed the youngest son Timothy in 1961.
Joe enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, football, baseball and crossword puzzles. He also enjoyed driving a truck, which he did for Weiss Oil for many years. He retired from Weiss Oil in 2003. After retirement he and Ruth enjoyed many camping trips with their friends and family. Joe also belonged to SIR (Seniors in Retirement) and look forward to their monthly meeting.
Joe is survived by his wife Ruth Bughi of Turlock, sons Joe Bughi (Penny) and Tim Bughi (Melody) both of Turlock, grandchildren Sarah Bughi-Robinson (Darnell) and Stephanie Bughi (Maile) both of Modesto, Travis Bughi (Gabby) and Amanda Barnett (Mike) both of Turlock, his brother Dave Thompson (Pam) of Oakdale and 4 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Louis Bughi Sr. and Mary Louise Camarano, his brothers Richard Bughi, Paul Bughi, Michael Thompson and sister Linda Thompson.
At Joe’s request there will not be a funeral service. Our family will plan a Memorial/Celebration of Life at a future date.
Papa, thank you for all the amazing memories you helped us create. There are no words to express how much we love and miss you. Rest in peace.
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