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Michael Hughes Obituary
Michael Edward Hughes
1941 - 2019
Michael Edward Hughes, 78, passed away on October 31st in Vero Beach, FL with his wife and children near his side.
Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Jan. 12, 1941 to Edward and Marie Hughes, Mike graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Kenosha and from Marquette University with a degree in Journalism in 1964. Mike married Elizabeth White, also from Kenosha, in 1965 and later they had two children, Michael and Anne.
Mike started his career as a journalist at the Kenosha News before moving into the field of public relations. In 1974 Mike accepted a position heading Selz Seabolt in New York City, and he moved his family to Greenwich, CT where they happily resided for the next 34 years. He also held positions at AT&T and ITT, started his own public relations firm, and authored PLATFORM TENNIS, an instructional book about a popular New England winter sport. In 2005, he and his wife retired to Naples, Florida where they lived for nearly 15 years before relocating to Vero Beach last year to be closer to family.
Family always came first to Mike, and his love will be felt forever. He was a devoted husband, loving father and an amazing "Papa" to his three grandsons who meant the world to him. He was also blessed with wonderful friends from all aspects of life and he spent many years playing his favorite sport, golf, at Milbrook Club in Greenwich, CT and Wyndemere Country Club in Naples, FL. He will be remembered as a consummate gentleman who was kind to all and who was loved by many-and for his fun loving spirit and witty sense of humor which will live on in our hearts forever.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Beth) White Hughes, his best friend to whom he was married for 54 years; his son Michael William Hughes (wife Emma Lopez) of Orlando who greatly admired him; and his daughter Anne Hughes O'Connor (husband Matthew) and their three sons Matthew, Kyle and Dylan O'Connor of Vero Beach, Florida, who absolutely adored him. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Pfau Leipzig, as well as his parents, Edward and Marie Hughes, all of Kenosha, Wisconsin-as well as many nieces, nephews, and a brother and sister in law.
A celebration of his life is planned for November 23rd in Naples, FL.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful support of Alzheimer's/Parkinson Association of Indian River County and VNA Hospice House, both in Vero Beach, Florida. Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service, Vero Beach. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hughes
November 22, 2019
The Hughes family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
XO, Alan, Susan, Madison and Jonathan Temple
Kristin Rocco Coppola
November 18, 2019
Mrs. Hughes & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
The Rocco Family
Mary Bologna
November 14, 2019
The Hughes Family,
Our family is so sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers to you all and will have you in our thoughts.
Love,
Dick and Mary Bologna
Sharon Vecchiolla
November 14, 2019
Dear Beth and family. Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. Will keep all of you in our prayers.
Fondly,
John, Sharon vecchoolla
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Bruce Richards
November 14, 2019
Dear Beth,
We are very sorry to learn of Mike's passing. I will always remember many fun times on the golf course with Mike followed by time on the Milbrook patio. I also recall his great contributions on the Milbrook Board of Governors as Chair of the Golf Committee. Mike led the effort to open weekend morning tee times to women - a great change for the better of Milbrook which he implemented seamlessly.
I knew that I could always rely upon his advice and counsel. Mike was a true gentleman, with a warm greeting and encouraging word for all he met.
With love,
Bruce and Janice Richards
November 14, 2019
Dear Beth,
We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing.
Please let your family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joe and Joanne Fuss
Joannie, Eddie, Joey And Suzy
November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019
Dear Beth and family,
Carmie and I are so sad to hear about Mike's passing. Not only was Mike my golf chairman but he was also a great friend I always could depend on Mike for his guidance especially during a time when equal access for men and women golfers were at the fore front. I remember the many nights we spent together whether it was a golf meeting or just the four of us for dinner. I have a great photo of you and Mike at David and Eve's wedding. The Hughes were the most respected and loved couple at Milbrook Club.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Carmie Budkins
November 13, 2019
Dear Beth
So very sorry to hear about Micheal Passing
We lived across the street from One another
in Riverside Conn. We played Tennis together
God be with you and your Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family
Gabe and Joan DeRosa
November 13, 2019
Dear Beth and family,
We send our sincere sympathy on the loss of Mike.
Beth, you and he were great neighbors to us and my parents back in the day. We always enjoyed your company and will remember Mike with great fondness. We hope that your many years of memories will sustain you through your loss.
Fondly, Jane & Tim Breen
November 13, 2019
Beth,
We were so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. We have so many warm memories of happy times spent together with the two of you. We hope in the days and weeks ahead you are comforted by those memories and being with your children and grandchildren.
You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane & John Cooke
November 13, 2019
To the Hughes Family,
I was a close friend of Mike for many years at the Milbrook Club, where we played many rounds of golf together. Mike was a true gentleman, a great sport, and a joy to spend time with playing golf, but the true
Comraderie wasn't spent on the patio after golf.
My deepest condolences to the entire Hughes family as I know how much he will be missed by your family. My prayers are with him, and God speed my friend.
Best Regards,
Tom Andersen
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