Virginia May Bugni

VIRGINIA MAY BUGNI, 103, died peacefully at her home on May 28, 2022. Virginia was born in Butte, MT on March 28, 1919 to Joseph and Rose Carpino. In 1935 she married Guido Louis Bugni of Elk Park, and together they raised 3 sons in Meaderville and the Columbia Gardens. Virginia was the matriarch that connected the extended family. She had a fierce love for her family as they were everything to her. Virginia rejoiced in her children, grandchildren, and the arrival of every great grandchild. She was godmother to many. She was present for life celebrations such as first communions, marriages, births, and baseball games. Virginia was known for her remarkable memory, caregiving, cooking and cleaning. No one ever left her home hungry, and her chocolate chip cookies were unrivaled. Virginia never drove a car, but she was the best navigator and had a story for every house or business that you passed by. Although her hearing and vision declined in her last several years, she saw and heard everything; her mind was sharp until the end. Once Virginia made up her mind, no one could change it. She was determined to live in her home by herself, which she did, keeping it in immaculate condition, and thriving with the support of friends, family, and the Butte community. She was a devout Catholic and long-term parishioner of St. Ann’s Church in Butte. She was predeceased by her husband Guido, Gerald Bugni, son, Marcie Bugni, daughter in law, Victoria Patritti, sister, Clem Patritti, nephew, and Anthony Carpino, brother. She is survived by Guido M Bugni, son, William Bugni, son, and his wife Jane, nieces Rosalie Quinn, Toni Gillett and Vicki Skelton, and grandchildren Joseph Bugni (Christine), James Bugni (Miriam), Michael Bugni (Ann), Matthew Bugni (Katherine), and Lisa Bugni (Hayden), and ten great grandsons, Daniel, Andrew, Nicolas, Owen, Matteo, Guido, Enzo, Oliver, Franco, and Antonio. Funeral mass for Virginia will be celebrated Tuesday morning, June 10th at 11 o’clock in St. Ann Catholic Church. Her family will receive friends beginning at 10 o’clock. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials, etc. please consider a donation to St. Ann’s Parish, Butte Central High School, Carroll College or Montana Tech.

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Virginia May Bugni

March 28, 1919 - May 28, 2022