Thomas Hughes Obituary

Thomas Hughes It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, Thomas Herbert Hughes. After a long battle with depression, he took his own life on January 11th and will be hugely missed by everyone who knew him. Thomas was born on February 3, 1958 at Marin General Hospital. After high school, Thomas became a well-known hand model in San Francisco, appearing in the earliest Apple ads and Sharper Image catalogs. Wanting to start a family, he moved his artistic talents to the video production industry and started Thomas Hughes Films in 1987. Over the next 30 years it became one of the most renowned wedding film companies in the San Francisco Bay area. His gorgeous work and his incredible smile brought joy to everyone he met in the industry and he was a leader in his field. Thomas leaves behind his wife, Anita, three children: Heather, Madeleine and Thomas, and two step-sons, Alex and Andrew Keyes. He is also survived by his mother, Marge Hughes, his sisters, Kim Garrett (Joel) and Barbara Lee Lilker (David), his nieces Kelly Garrett and Erica Schimmel, and nephew Aaron Schimmel. All who knew him described him as the life of the party, with a ready smile and kind words to say about everyone. He will be sorely missed at his children's sporting events, and at wedding industry events throughout California. A celebration of Tom's life will be held Sunday February 5th, 11:30-2:30 at Kohl Mansion in Burlin-game. In lieu of flowers, please look at the Gofundme page created by his son to keep Thomas Hughes Films afloat after this terrible tragedy. https://www. gofundme.com/saving-family-business-postsuicide.

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Published by Marin Independent Journal on Jan. 31, 2017.

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November 12, 2017

Praying for you and your amazing, beautiful children today.

Christian Hardy

February 5, 2017

Thomas was a dear and kind man who I had the pleasure and honor of calling a friend. I own Culinary Excellence Catering and he was always there for me personally when I needed him and I always appreciated the care and attention he gave to me, my staff, and my clients. I know that I can speak on behalf of my daughter Jessica who is my manager and all of my coordination staff in saying how deeply sad we are to hear of Thomas' death. He will be terribly missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you his family at this very difficult time. As a person who has himself suffered from depression I know how difficult it can be and how desperate and alone one can feel even in the presence of so many people who love you. I only wish there was something I as another depression sufferercohld have done to help. I would have done anything to help him. He was a delight to work with. Someone I felt of as a true friend. And our lives will be a bit empty without his smile in our presence. We wish all his family the very best and know that Thomas is at a very peaceful place. I am terribly sorry to have missed the memorial today. I was out of the country for two months and just returned last night. I just heard the news today and it was too late. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

With all my best regards
Christian E Hardy

Missie Meagor

February 5, 2017

Tom will be missed. He was a customer of mine at Bank of America. Always cheerful, he was the one that got me hooked on his wifes books she wrote. Prayers for the families left behind.

Lynn Sogoian

February 4, 2017

Forever remembering all of the fun times our families had growing up together in Marin. May you rest in peace Tom. We will never forget you.

George Barich

February 1, 2017

Tom began videotaping events and weddings in 1984. He taped my valedictory address before my graduating class of USF 1983. For decades, he referred to his company as Thomas Hughes Video Productions. At some point, he changed the name to "Films", but I doubt he ever shot any film and the name change was merely decorative and not to be taken literally. As a videographer myself for 20 years, Tom and I were very close since high school. I loved him like a brother. He was very generous and caring of others, had a great sense of humor, and one of the hardest working people I ever met. Tom worked well with others and worked well on his own, shy at times, yet an extrovert. The community lost one of its native sons. Prayers to his family and friends for peace.

Lisa Zanassi

January 31, 2017

I already miss you my friend and roommate. Although I may never be able to understand why you left us or the pain you suffered through I hope you are in a better place. Thank you for always being so supported of my business and my overall life. I hope to see you again.

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