Tristan G. Hughes

1990 - 2023

Tristan G. Hughes

Tristan G. Hughes, formerly of Arcata, died suddenly on January 4 at his home in Narberth, PA. He was 32. Born Aug. 26, 1990, Tristan was the beloved son of Sam and Pat Hughes and the brother of Jesse Hughes, all of Narberth. He also leaves many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Tristan developed a passion for the outdoors at an early age, and spent many years involved with the Student Conservation Association, with roles from high school crew member to paid intern to crew leader, his travels taking him around the continental states and Alaska. When he decided to switch gears to pursue his interest in cooking, he moved to New Orleans and talked his way into the kitchen of a Garden District restaurant; later he parlayed that into a line cook job at on of his favorite French Quarter cafes.
He moved to California in 2014, first taking two jobs through Worldwide Opportunities in Organic Farming (WWOOF), then becoming a cannabis grower in Humboldt County, where he lived from 2014-2021. After moving back East, Tristan became a cook at Feast Your Eyes Catering in Philadelphia. "We loved working with Tristan," said his employer, Lynn Buono. "He was a hard worker, clever and picked up tasks easily, but above all he was kind to everyone, no matter their station in life. He was universally liked, which isn't always the case in drama-filled kitchens." View the full obituary here:
https://www.chadwickmckinney.com/obituaries/Tristan-Hughes/#!/Obituary.