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Edward Hughes Obituary

Edward H. Hughes, Jr., age 56, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at UPMC Hamot. He was born in Erie on September 1, 1956, son of the late Edward and Helen Hughes. Ed first worked at Pepsi Bottling Co. and then as a welder at Riley Stoker prior to retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Bingo and was an avid Baltimore Orioles and Indianapolis Colts fan. Also known lovingly as "Bid Ed", he enjoyed time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hughes; six children, Amy Tingley, Cheryl Snow (Bryan), Edward Hughes III (Jenn Riel), Jessy Watkins (Stevan), Kevin Palmer (Bree) and Mary Hughes (Tony Sack); two sisters, Nancy Lang (David) and Margie Nail; 13 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard P. Hughes; one brother, Richard R. Hughes; one sister, Betty Stevens; and a son-in-law, Jeff Tingley. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a Funeral Service there on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 19, 2013.
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So sorry to hear of Big Ed's passing. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. A lot of good memories. Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace.

The Rosenzweig's

January 22, 2013

Jaime Nail

January 21, 2013

I'm sorry I missed saying good buy but I will never forget you love you always uncle Ed love your pain in the neck and favorite niece Jaime

January 21, 2013

barb and family we are sorry for the loss of ed he was a great guy sincerly erney dyne helen wolff and our families

January 21, 2013

Barb, Amy,Cheryl,Jessy and Mary
We am so sorry about your loss. Thinking of all you
Love
Tammy, Tim, Stephanie and Sophie

Tammy Drayer

January 21, 2013

Sending positive thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow and grief!

Robyn Lata Patz

January 21, 2013

To the family of Ed,

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing, you have my sympathy and prayers.

Jim Omniewski

January 20, 2013

Nancy, Margie and family, I'm so very sorry of Eds passing. Your all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Tim Nather

Tim Nather

January 20, 2013

Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He was a good husband, father and friend to all who knew. Sending prayers to all. May God watch over you and comfort you. He will live on in all your hearts with such good memories. Love The Oswalts Sue's Neighbor

Elaine Oswalt

January 20, 2013

To Margie and family,
I was sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers will be with you and your family.

Christine King

January 19, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Ed. I met him on Facebook & he was a very sweet & nice guy. Please except my deepest condlences. Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers as you go through this rough time right now. R.I.P. ED

Becky Askins Burnett

January 19, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Ed was a nice, funny, sweet person who was always so nice to me whenever I would come to family picnics. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sara Struchen

January 19, 2013

Margie, Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Denise & Bob Wareham

January 19, 2013

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