John J. McHugh, Jr.

John J. McHugh, Jr. obituary, West Boylston, MA

John J. McHugh, Jr.

John McHugh, Jr. Obituary

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WEST BOYLSTON: John J. McHugh, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in his home, after a period of declining health. 

He is survived by his daughter, Caitlin (McHugh) Little and her husband, Richard, and granddaughter, Carolyn of West Boylston. 

John was born in Boston, and raised in Natick, son of the late John J. McHugh & Ann V. (Tobin) McHugh. He graduated from Norfolk County Agricultural School and then began working on the family farm with his parents. He was very proud of his Irish heritage and being a farmer. He was also the life of every party. 

A Graveside Service will be held at 11AM on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 990 LaGrange St., West Roxbury, MA; with a gathering to follow at 12pm at Conrad's Restaurant 728 Washington St.,  Norwood, MA 02062. 

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Norfolk Aggie Foundation at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, 400 Main St, Walpole, MA 02081 or online at, The Norfolk Aggie Foundation

Fay Brothers Life Celebration Home, 1 W. Boylston St., West Boylston, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be placed at www.faybrothers.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Fay Brothers Funeral Home

1 West Boylston St, West Boylston, MA 01583

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