James-McHugh-Obituary

James Samuel McHugh

San Jose, California

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American Heart Association

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James Samuel McHugh June 29, 1936 - Jan. 15, 2009 James. S. McHugh died peacefully at his home in Los Gatos, after years of health setbacks related to a genetic heart disease. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paula, son Harlan, daughter-in-law Lisa and four grandchildren, Megan, Justin,...

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It was a very long time ago when I met your dad, but I remember him as being very kind and funny. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Our deepest condolences are extended to Paula and Jim’s family. He was a great guy and good friend who will be surely missed by all. Jim had a great sense for the car business and treated everyone with the highest respect and integrity. His sense of humor and kindness/generosity to his friends was without equal.

Our deepest sympathy

I began working for Mr McHugh in December of 1978 up until his retirement in 1995 and for his son Harlan McHugh up until january 2004 when then the dealership was sold. I feel i was one of the luckiest persons in the world to have worked so many years of my career as a technician for Mr McMugh and Harlan. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. I'll always remember the smile on his face,the southern accent,his generosity but most of all the time he always made to go into the shop and...

My thoughts go out to the McHugh family at their time of loss, I had gotten to know Jim and Harlen over the years and through it all I felt a bond of respect was formed.

I worked for Jim at his Dealership
"McHugh Lincoln Mercury Los Gatos" as a Automotive Technican.
The short time I knew him there, (before Harlen took over) I knew he was a great employeer. I now Have my own Automotive Repair in Grass Valley Ca. (EAGLE Automotive) There is not a week that goes by that I dont think about working at McHugh L/M. I am deeply sorry for the families lose. I wish them all well.
Eric Guilloz 530-477-7544

My deepest sympathy to the McHugh family. Mr McHugh was a great man and I am honored to have known such a wonderful man, as well as having worked for him. May he rest in peace.

I shall forever cherish my good fortune of meeting you shortly after your arrival in Los Gatos.
You enriched my life in so many ways and I will be forever grateful. The wonderful years of luncheons, dinners, laughter, golf, trips to Hawaii and Europe and the honor of being your friend are memories of great joy.
No one has ever equaled your love for life.
May you rest in peace.

Mr. McHugh will be greatly missed. Having had the opportunity to spend time with him during my employment at Lincoln Mercury, I found him to be extremely fun-loving and shared his passion for wines (though I am not nearly as as knowledgable as him). Much love to the family and his host of friends!