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Mary Hughes Obituary
Mary R. Hughes, 87, late of Port Jervis, NY, died at home on Saturday, August 16, 2008.
Mrs. Hughes was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 10, 1920 to the late James and Ann (Sweet) Ruggiero. On September 7, 1952, Mary and Walter Hughes were married in Brooklyn, NY.
Mrs. Hughes was a member of Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Port Jervis; Ladies Auxiliary to the 82nd Airborne Division Association, where she was known as Mrs. Airborne; Ladies Auxiliary to the Mountain Laurel Post #8612 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Milford, PA and was past chaplain; the Golden Age Club and AARP, both of Milford, PA.
Friends may call at the Stroyan Funeral Home, Inc., 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA on Tuesday, August 19 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 49 Ball St., Port Jervis on Wednesday, August 20 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. George Hafemann officiating.
Burial will be in the Milford Cemetery, Dingman Township, Pike County, PA.
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Randy and Josie Kearns
August 27, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carmine Seneca
August 20, 2008
Dear Walter, We are so sorry for your loss. You two were so devoted to each other and were so inspirational to others. May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Carmine & Myrna Seneca
Walt, Mary, Jules and Peter - October 2007
Peter and Jules Outridge
August 18, 2008
We knew Mary for only a short time, but shared so many memories with her and Walter that we feel like life-long friends. They both made us feel so very welcome in their home and their lives.
Mary was always very kind to us, a very gracious host with a wonderful sense of humour. Amongst very many things, we will never forget her delicious chocolate coated ritz crackers!
Our world will be a shade paler without you Mary, you will be sadly missed.
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