James F. McCaughey

May 25, 2019

McCaughey, James "Scoop" "Jim" ,F 58, of North Smithfield, formerly of Coventry and Pawtucket passed away "kicking and screaming" on May 25, 2019 of Neuroendocrine small cell carcinoma after a brave struggle. Scoop was the son of Norma E (Diggett) and the late John McCaughey Jr. He was an accomplished chef at banquet facilities, country clubs and restaurants throughout his career. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Patriots and was always in a baseball or football league. Besides his Mom, Scoop is survived my his wife, Michelle (Frail) McCaughey: Father of Paula C Arruda and Grandfather "Boppa" of Elyssa M. Pelleccione; brother of Robert F (Kim) McCaughey, Donna A (Michael) Cullinan, Mary Ellen (Michael) Bowron, William F (Jen) McCaughey and the late Nancy (Steve) Riendeau. Since he loved music and never wanted to miss a party, we will celebrate his life on June 9th with his family and friends. A special thank you to his Drs, Nurses and the staff at the Lifespan Cancer Institute at RI Hospital for all the love and there hard work taking care of him.