Thomas F. McHugh

McHugh, Thomas F. ANCRAMDALE Thomas F. McHugh, 93, of Ancramdale, N.Y. (Columbia Co.), father of New York State Trooper Thomas F. McHugh of Ballston Lake, N.Y., died peacefully at home on Friday, October 26, 2007. Mr. McHugh was born and raised in Yonkers and graduated from St. Michael's High School and Manhattan College, class of 1939. Along with his brother, he owned and operated a bicycle shop and toy store in Yonkers. Known as McHugh Brothers, he was a partner for over 35 years. He later ventured into teaching and was employed by BOCES and assigned to the Ann Dormer School in Ossining where he taught until his retirement in 1976. He married Catherine Orce McHugh in 1941. Catherine passed away in 1975 and he then married Elizabeth Larkin Mc-Hugh in 1976 and moved to Ancramdale in 1977. Mr. McHugh was an Army veteran of World War II. He was also predeceased by his daughter Ellen in 1996 and his second wife, Elizabeth in 2002. Surviving are his daughters, Margaret "Meg" Davis (Kevin), Kathleen Moscato O'Brien (Kenny), Ann McHugh, Theresa Marino (Tom); and son, Thomas McHugh (Barbara); also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Additionally, he is survived by two stepchildren, Joan Barnes (Glenn) and Ray Larkin; along with five step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, N.Y. Friends are invited and may call on Thursday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Peck & Peck Funeral Home, 8063 Route 22 in Copake, N.Y. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Community Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 327, Copake, NY 12516. To send an online condolence, please visit: peckandpeck.net