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John Hughes Obituary

HUGHES-John M., of Dix Hills, L.I., on November 30, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Ellen M. Hughes. Devoted father of Michael (Kim), James (Donna), Peter (Barbara), Thomas (Pam), Nancy (James) Benoit, Kerry (John) Sandvick, Sean (Jennifer), Robert (Denise), Christopher (JoAnn) and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Tyler, Morgan, Matthew, Justin, Jessica, Sharon, Carl, Ashley, Andy, John, Dustin, Casey, Kelly, Christopher, John, Katie, Jesse, Meghan, Kyle, Joseph, Rachel, Alexandra, Christian, Christina and Lauren, and four great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Richard Leon. Retired officer of J.P. Morgan after working 25 years. Proud U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway (¼ mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, St. Matthew's R.C. Church, Dix Hills, L.I., Saturday, 10:30 AM. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. Visiting, Friday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 2, 2004.

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Sharon Ratley

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