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Eugene "Hughie" O'Neill Obituary

O'Neill Eugene "Hughie" Age 81, longtime resident of Winchester Park, Philadelphia passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Hughie was raised in St. Monica's Parish, South Philadelphia. After attending La Salle College, he spent a few years in the Air Force Reserves shortly followed by meeting his wife, Catherine, of 52 years. Hughie cherished his career as an Environmental Investigator, a job he would work until his late seventies. Exercise was fundamental pillar in Hughie's life. He competed in multiple Boston Marathons among many other long-distance events. Hughie loved his trips to Bar Harbor, Maine and his love hate relationship with the Phillies was palpable. Hughie is survived by his beloved wife Catherine O'Neill (nee Dolan); loving father of Kerry Rochester (Don) and Christopher O'Neill (Gwendolyn). He was a caring grandfather to Grace, Emily, and Raegan O'Neill and brother of Ann Mink (George). Hughie was predeceased by his siblings John, James, and Margaret. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Visitation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136 from 8:45 A.M. to 9:45 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place starting at 10 A.M. Burial services will be held privately by the family at a later date. www.jffluehrandsons.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 12, 2024.

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Margaret Smyth, née Milligan

September 30, 2024

Cathy and family,
We have many fond memories of Hughie, a great guy in all respects. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. Love to all.
Marge and Gene Smyth

Eileen Garvey

May 15, 2024

Sincere condolences to Cathy, Kerry, Christopher, and all the family. We were deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Hughie, a truly lovely man. We didn't get to see him very often because of the distance involved between Ottawa and Philadelphia. But every time we saw him, it was as if the previous meeting was just yesterday. You are all in our prayers. Love, Eileen Garvey and family

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8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

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8100 Colfax St., Philadelphia, PA

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Jerome Catholic Church

8100 Colfax St., Philadelphia, PA

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