Edward “Eddie” Nino Cugini , 85 , a Cape Coral , Florida resident since 2007, formerly of Braintree, Massachusetts passed away Friday July 4th , 2025 , in Cape Coral. He was born April 9th, 1940, in Quincy, Massachusetts to Donato and Gerarda Cugini, now deceased.
Eddie was a US Army veteran and was of Roman Catholic faith. He was a retired Senior Custodian for the Braintree, MA public school system. He was also an exceptional tenor saxophonist, which he thoroughly enjoyed from the early age of “10” and well into his retirement.
He is survived by his two beloved children, Catherine Palmer and husband Wayne of Murphy, NC and Daniel Cugini and wife Sarah of Port St. Lucie, Florida; three grandchildren, Alexandra, Lorelei and Vincent; two great grandchildren Jaxon and Ayla; one nephew Michael Cugini and wife Janet of Quincy, MA; as well as three great nephew , Sonny, Mikey and Joey.
In addition to his parents , Eddie was preceded in death by love of his life, Roberta “ Tammy “ Cugini in 2016 ; his brother Robert Cugini; and a niece Lisa Chamberlin.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Mullins Memorial , 3654 Palm Beach Boulevard, Ft. Myers, FL 33916 with a funeral service to follow at 6:00 pm with Father Tom Heck officiating.
A Celebration of Life will follow in the rear of the Mullins Memorial property. All Are Welcome.
Eddie’s remains will be placed with his wife Tammy Cugini at Sarasota National Cemetery, with Military Honors presented, at a later date.
Friends are welcome to send condolences via the on-line guest book which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com
Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.
Mullins Memorial
Mullins Memorial
Officiated by Father Tom Heck
Mullins Memorial
All Are Welcome.
Sarasota National Cemetery
With Military Honors presented, at a later date.
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