Richard "Rick" Nugent

Richard “Ricky” Louis Nugent, 66, of Strasburg, VA passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at INOVA Hospital, Falls Church, VA. 

Ricky was born in Lake Charles, LA on March 15, 1959, a son of Wanda Jane Fontenot Nugent Rousell and the late Paul Robinson Nugent.  He worked in the HVAC industry for 46 years.  Ricky loved fishing and was a founding member of Shenandoah Valley Bass Association.  He was also a boat captain for many years and served on the board of the Frederick County Youth Bass Association. 

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Cathy Nugent of Strasburg, VA; his two sons Paul Nugent (Jennifer) of Ohio and Matt Nugent (Michelle) of Strasburg, VA; his grandchildren Riley Nugent, Morgan Nugent, Wesley Nugent, and Hunter Nugent; a special sister-in-law Bonnie Kline of Strasburg, VA along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

A celebration of life gathering for Ricky will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA.

The family asks that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to Frederick County Youth Bass Association c/o Jarad Mounts, 234 Ezra Lane #3, Winchester, VA 22601.

You may submit your condolences to the family online at www.stoverfuneralhome.com. 

Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA is honored to serve the family of Richard “Ricky” Nugent.