John McHugh Obituary

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.


Published by Times Leader on Oct. 8, 2012.
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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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