John L. McHugh

McHUGH, John L. Of Braintree, formerly of East Boston, February 13, 2010, Beloved husband of Patricia (Bidwell) McHugh. Loving father of Kathleen Mullan and her husband Paul of Worcester, Anne Kearney and her husband Michael of Cohasset, Paul McHugh and his wife Marina, Ellen McHugh, Carolyn Blaszkowski and her husband James of Braintree, John McHugh Jr. and his wife Kristin of Belmont. Devoted brother of Margaret "Peg" MacDonald of Dorchester, Anne Derleth and Frances O'Brien of Danvers and the late Catherine "Kay" McHugh. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Cartwright Venuti Funeral Home , 845 Washington St. Braintree until 9:45 AM on Thursday followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM in St. Francis of Assisi church in Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday. Burial to be private. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to John P. McKeon Amvets Post # 146 Scholarship fund, 4 Hilltop St. Dorchester, MA. 02124-5843. John died suddenly early Saturday morning at the South Shore Hospital at the age of 85. He was born in Boston, grew up in East Boston and graduated English High school. John served in the Navy during WWII on three ships over 3 years. He owned and operated Embree and White Elevator Company for many years. John was an active member of the Amvets McKean Post of Dorchester, and went to the Quincy YMCA almost every day. He was an avid history buff and spent summers in his home in Mashpee.