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October 7, 2012
John (Chip) T. McHugh, 78, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 7, at Geisinger Hospice, following a brief illness.
Born on February 19, 1935, Chip was the son of the late John L. and Genevieve Lipinski McHugh. He attended Coughlin High School and served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Columbus, Boston. In 1954, Chip married his high school sweetheart, the former Corrine B. Zendzion. This past May, they celebrated 58 years of marriage.
He was a dedicated employee for Metropolitan Wire, retiring after some 42 years of service.
Chip was a member of St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church in Wilkes-Barre. He was an avid fisherman and Red Soxx fan. He enjoyed all kinds of travel, especially family vacations and trips to Atlantic City. He was a devoted father, husband and family man who treasured every moment with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
Chip was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas A. McHugh and James McHugh.
In addition to his wife, surviving are sisters, Mary Jean and her husband, Donald Linker, Wilkes-Barre; Peggy and her husband, David Bubblo, West Wyoming; aunt Mary McHugh, Wilkes-Barre; sons, John P. and his wife, Cathy, Kingston; Thomas D. and Shirley, Wilkes-Barre; Michael and his wife, Rhoda, Hunlock Creek; grandchildren, Danielle (Matt), Wilkes-Barre; Trenton Miller and his wife, Catherine, Fairmount Township; John Jesse and Larissa; great-grandson, Christopher; numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish at St. Mary's Church of the Immaculate Conception, South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Monsignor Thomas V. Banick will be celebrant. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre.
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to the McHugh family , Jimmy and I want to send our deepest sympathy , John was such a great person , and he will be sadly missed , if there is anything we can do please let us know .
Bette and Jim Sachs
October 8, 2012
My sincere condolences.
Faye Kirkpatrick
October 8, 2012
Connie, John, Tommy and Michael, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many memories of times spent with your family. All my love, Debbie xo
Debbie Martino
October 8, 2012
Sorry I couldn't make your wake, by time I sat down monday night and read the paper it was too late to bid you farewell. Rest in peace cuz, you were a good man, cousin and friend. Joe Sinavage
October 8, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Thought and prayers go out to the entire family.
Linda Grohowski Heath
October 8, 2012
May God provide comfort to you in your sorrow. My deepest sympathies go out to you.
Irene Grohowski
October 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Linda Grohowski Heath
October 8, 2012
McHugh Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Chip's passing. He was a great man! I will always cherish the many memories I have of him. R.I.P. Chip!!!!
Love,
Christina, Arie, Nathan and Logan
Christina Monahan-Valstar
October 8, 2012
To The McHugh Family, I had many wonderful times at your house as a teenager. Connie, you and Chip were saints to put up with us. I carried these fond memories into my adult life. I am very sorry for your loss.
Dr. Marla Steele-Iverson
October 8, 2012
Please accept my condolences for your great loss, Chip will be greatly missed by family and friends. Please remember the good times you had with him, this will ease the pain as you draw comfort from God.
Mel Smith
October 8, 2012
John and Family my sincere condolences.
Joanne Gensel
October 8, 2012
To the entire Mchugh family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Chip was a great man. We had alot of good times together, he will be missed by all.
Tom & Joanne & family Monahan
October 8, 2012
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