John Atmore "Jack" McHugh

McHugh, John Atmore "Jack" Age 84, of Edina, died December 12, 2009. Preceded in death by mother, Helen Atmore McHugh; father, Leonard McHugh; brother George L. McHugh. Deeply missed by loving wife of 58 years, Florence Lenihan McHugh; sister, Patricia McHugh; children, Mary McHugh Morrison (George H.), Paul McHugh (Sarah Dore McHugh), John McHugh (Eva Stipl McHugh), Peter McHugh, and James "Jim" McHugh (Mary Veronica McHugh); grandchildren, Michael McHugh (Denisse Velez), Kate Morrison Townes (David A.), Kevin Morrison, Anne Morrison, Claire McHugh, and Julia McHugh; and many nieces and nephews. Jack graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School (valedictorian), and the University of Minnesota Law School where he was on the Law Review Editorial Board and a member of the Iron Wedge Honor Society and Chi Psi social fraternity. He received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of St. Thomas, and was a Knight of the Order of St. Gregory by papal appointment. He was most proud of his work as a director of the Sisters of St. Joseph Ministries Foundation, Chairman of the St. Paul Urban Coalition, member of the Finance Committee of Hope Community, Minneapolis, and Chairman of the Nicollet Mall Development Committee. In addition he served as: President of the Northwestern National Bank, St. Paul; Director of the Norwest Bancorpation; and President and Vice Chairman Northwestern National Bank, Minneapolis; Chairman of Security State Bank Maple Lake; Director, Minnwest Corporation Bank Group; Trustee, University of St. Thomas; Founding Chair, Grace House AIDS Hospice; Director, The Bush Foundation; Chairman, Minneapolis Downtown Council; Director, Title Insurance Co. of Minnesota; Director, The United Way, St. Paul; Director, The United Way, Minneapolis; Director, Minnesota Orchestral Association; Director, Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority; Director, Minneapolis Urban Coalition; Director, Greater Minneapolis Housing Corporation; Chairman, Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development, Minneapolis; Vice President and Director, Upper Midwest Council; Vice President and Director, Minority Enterprise Small Business Investment Corporation; and Advisory Director, Elliott Park Neighborhood Association. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Minneapolis, and the Minikahda Club. Jack attributed his values to his parents; these values shaped his relationships with his wife, Florence, his family and his friends. He was principled, loyal, generous, gentle and kind. He was devoted to helping the less fortunate. Jack had a keen sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and a gift for storytelling. He loved fishing on the Big Horn River in Montana, reading, history, politics, golf, and travel. In his later years he took piano lessons, and theology classes at St. Thomas University. His many letters to the editor were frequently published in the StarTribune and he became a blogger after his 84th birthday. Jack's abiding faith in God inspired his steadfast expressions of unconditional love and support for his family and community. Memorials to Sisters of St. Joseph Ministries Foundation, 1884 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, 55105. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM, Saturday, December 19 at the Chapel of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 1880 Randolph Ave., St. Paul (use chapel doors). Interment 12 noon, Sunday, Dec. 20 at All Saints Cemetery, Lakeville. A visitation will be held 5-7 PM, Friday at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100