James D. Puglise's Obituary
James D. Puglise, 72, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Saturday August 3, 2013. He was born May 15, 1941 in Detroit, MI and grew up in Waterford, MI. In 1977 he moved his family to Miami, FL. Jim was founder and President of Information Management Systems, now a part of MedAssets. He and Lynne moved to Punta Gorda in 2003. Jim was a 50 year member of the Civil Air Patrol and was most proud of building his own aircraft (N283JL).
He was a Ham Radio operator (K9CQ) and a founding Member of AMSAT (Amateur Radio Satellite Corporation). Jim is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lynne (nee Dugas) ; son Todd (Betsy) Puglise; granddaughters, Alexandria Alberto and Fia Navarrete-Garba; 4 great grandchildren, Loren, Tatiana and Jonathan Leonardo and Rosalie Donahue.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St. Suite, 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201.
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