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VINCENT KEVIN HUGHES

1945 - 2023

VINCENT KEVIN HUGHES obituary, 1945-2023, Brookline, MA

BORN

1945

DIED

2023

VINCENT HUGHES Obituary

HUGHES, Vincent Kevin Of Brookline, MA, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the age of 77. He was a true gentleman with a mischievous side. He had the unique ability to make friends wherever he went and people were drawn to his kind, intelligent spirit. Vinny recently moved to Florida to begin his next adventure. He loved and was deeply loved by his family and many lifelong friends. Vinny loved reading, traveling and music. He was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams, but especially his beloved Celtics. Born in Boston to the late Anna (Flynn) and Patrick F. Hughes, he grew up in Newton, where he attended Sacred Heart High School. Vinny graduated from Southern New Hampshire University, served in the Army, and received a Master's of Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was a teacher, guidance counselor and coach in the Boston Public Schools. He dedicated his life to teaching and supporting his many students and players. Over the years, many former students returned to express their gratitude. He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Patricia; and brother-in-law Paul Coleman. Vinny is survived by his loving family, including his niece, Janet Kelley (Robert); and nephews, Kevin Coleman, Paul Coleman (Susan), Steven Coleman (Kerry), and Chris Coleman (Michelle); twelve great-nieces/nephews; and many loving friends. A Memorial Mass will be held on September 16, 2023 at 5:00 in Saint Cecelia Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2023.

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Lillie Mae

August 6, 2023

I had the honor of getting to know Vincent when he came and stayed at the Homewood Suites for all those months. He was a wonderful man who became like family to me and many others who are employed here at the hotel. He would bring me daisy's every time he came back from an appointment, and he knew I would be there until 3pm on the days I worked. He would come down and sit in what he called his office for a few hours' multiple times a day, which was by the pool where he would say he was being the lifeguard for that time. He was a charming and interesting man who I am glad I got to meet during his brief but special time here in Jacksonville. I am very sad at his passing, but I know that he is no longer in pain and that just the short time he was here was enough for him to touch a lot of people's lives. I will miss him very much, but I will always remember the wonderful conversations and the flowers he always brought me.

Cheryl Anderson

August 2, 2023

Sorry to hear of Vinnie's passing.
He was a well liked and fun high school classmate.
May he rest in peace.

richard and helaine berry

August 1, 2023

So many memories of times spent with Vinnie from college years and beyond. Too many to name. Always with fondness and love.
Richard and Helaine Berry

Angela Scrudato

July 30, 2023

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Vincent when I was staying at the same hotel in JAX. We sat by the pool and chatted in the afternoons - he was so kind and easy to talk to. My husband and other Delta coworkers met with him nearly every day to share breakfast or a drink in the evening. My husband and colleagues were able to visit Vincent in the hospital and spend time with him as he his health declined.

Thank you, Vincent for sharing your stories and time with us and we especially thank you for your service to our country and to the school systems you worked in.

You are missed.

Angela Scrudato (Minnesota)

Jimmy Considine, Charledtown

July 30, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace

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