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1932
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2015
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John McHugh Obituary
After serving his country, he worked in the electronics field until he was appointed to the Marblehead Police Department. Jack honorably and proudly served as a Marblehead Police officer for nearly 40 years. During his career in Marblehead, he earned his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and was promoted within the force, ultimately to the rank of Captain, where he served in that capacity until his retirement in 1997.
Jack cherished time spent with his family and traveling with his wife. He also enjoyed being active in the community, coaching Little League Baseball in his younger years and serving on the Board of Directors to the Marblehead Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union until last year. He was a member of Philanthropic lodge, an avid history buff and an unwavering fan of the Patriots and Red Sox.
In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Anne McHugh of Salem, his son Bill, daughter in law, Amy and grandson Jack McHugh all of Marblehead. He is also survived by his brother Ted of Saugus.
hose who wish may make a contribution to Cops for Kids with Cancer, P. O Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185, www.copsforkidswithcancer.org or iPods for Wounded Veterans, 4 Heather Drive, Wilmington, MA 01877, www.iPodsforWoundedVeterans.org
Calling hours will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street, (corner of North St), Salem, Mass on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 4 to 8pm. His funeral service will be held at Murphy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A graveside service will follow at Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead.
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for John McHugh
November 30, 2015
Bernadette and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. he was one of the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti and Dick Cuzner
John Smedile
November 26, 2015
To the McHugh Family: - So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Jack and I joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in Salem the same time and we did our training together. We did a 30 day training cruise to Cartagena, Columbia South American together in 1954 and hired a taxi to show us the city sites and later on in life Jack joined the Marblehead Police Department and I became Salem's Civil Director and on many occasions Jack and I would put our heads together to solve a problem and it didn't help to have a Sweetheart of a Mother at the State House, again my sincere sympathy on the passing of Jack he will be missed by all who knew him, May he RIP.
Scott Story Rosemary Lesch
November 25, 2015
Bill and family, The North Shore Harbormasters would like to express our condolences at this difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 25, 2015
Bernadette and family - I grew up as a teenager knowing Jack and his family I spent a lot of time at his childhood home. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Sam and Maggie Snow - Daytona Beach, Fl
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November 24, 2015
Bernadette and family - I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a true gentleman, loving husband and father and truly one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce Elliott & Family
Bernie & Naomi Kallelis
November 24, 2015
Bill, we were surprised and saddened to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Harry Economou & Family
November 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jack McHugh. I had the pleasure of working with him at MPD. May he rest in peace.
Cynthia & Robert Blaney
November 24, 2015
To the family of John McHugh, our family offers our condolences to you all! John was a true gentleman and a very good friend to many! Some of those friends included my father, Joseph Grillo and my father in law, John Blaney.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Lynette Cash
November 24, 2015
Bernadette,Jack,Amy,lil Jack and Jackie I am so sorry to hear about Jack. This time of year is especially difficult to lose someone we love. Bernadette, I will always remember seeing you and Jack at the dentist and I could see each time how much you two loved each other. 55 yrs. is a lifetime. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. I pray God is with you to keep you strong during this time and after.
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