Daniel Nicholas Hughes Jr.

Daniel Nicholas Hughes, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 93. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Dan, or Big D as he was referred to quite often, loved his family and enjoyed visiting with them and his friends. He was an avid football fan, loved Mardi Gras, and the horse races. He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel N. Hughes, Sr., and Theresa F. Hughes; his wife, Charlene P. Hughes; brother, Joseph D. Hughes; sister, Dorothy H. Hartenstein; his son, Kevin J. Hughes; stepsons, Barry C Parta and David T Parta. He is survived by his children, Danielle H. Sharai (Stephen), Daniel N. Hughes III, and stepdaughter Allison B. Parta. Grandchildren, Blake S. Sharai (Angele), Cole N. Sharai (Mandy), Alexis H. Fox (Jon), step-grandchildren David Jr. and Alyssa Parta. Great-grandchildren Lily E. Sharai, Jack J. Fox, and step great-grandchild Tessa Parta. Also survived by his former wife and the mother of his children, Carol D. Hughes, and a host of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Dan's name be given to the Alzheimer's Association at https://donorservices.alz.org Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Memorial Prayer Service at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA on Friday, October 3, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery No.1, New Orleans, LA. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com