Nicholas Anthony Buonaugurio

Nicholas Anthony Buonaugurio passed peacefully 22 July, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years Elly. He was the son of Pasquale and Maria (DiNitto) Buonaugurio. Nick as he was known by his friends, was born in Gaeta , Italy 1924, and emigrated through Ellis Island as a child. He spent his youth in the Boston, MA before being drafted into the Army in 1943. He served in WWII beginning at Fort Knox, KY and then overseas in Europe with the 16th Armored Division, part of General Patton's famed Third Army. Nick decided to remain in the Army and while stationed in Ansbach Germany married Elly Biegler in 1954. He retired from active service in 1963 and went on to serve an additional 22 years as civilian radar, signal, electronics repair technician and instructor. Nick retired a second time in 1985 from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Nick's passion was working in his garden and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots sports fan. In addition to his wife Elly, he is survived by his daughter Lisa Buonaugurio and Wayne Hancock, MD; his sons Mike Buonaugurio and wife Hope of TX, Mark Buonaugurio and wife Casey, CA and Tom Buonaugurio and wife Rose, MD, Grandfather of 7 children and 1 Great Grandson. He is survived by his sister Mary Buonaugurio, brothers Tom Buonaugurio, Pete Buonaugurio and wife Barbara all of MA. Friends may call at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home Parke Street, Aberdeen, MD on Tuesday, July 26 from 9am-11am where a funeral service conducted by Chaplain (LTC) Krzysztof "Kris" Kopec will begin at 11:00am. Contributions in Nicks name may be directed to the Level Volunteer Fire Company. Burial will follow in Harford Memorial Gardens. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001