Obituary of Francis J. Hughes

Francis J. “Frank” Hughes, Jr. a lifelong resident of Peekskill, passed away on February 24, 2015 at the age of 86. Prior to retiring, Mr. Hughes was a Programming Manager for IBM in Sterling Forest. Frank was born on March 4, 1928 in Peekskill to Frank J. and Susanna Kelly Hughes, Sr. He attended Peekskill High School graduating in 1946. Soon after high school, Frank served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in February, 1949. Frank was a longtime member and past Officer of the Cortlandt Yacht Club and former member of the See Boat Club in Peekskill. For over 60 years Frank served with the Peekskill Fire Patrol. He also enjoyed bowling & softball. He is survived by three sisters and a brother; Maureen (Bud) Turner of Ft. Meyers, FL, Lorraine (Fred) Koverda of Beacon, Thomas (Margaret Ann) Hughes of Crompond and Sue (Derek) Tudor of Garrison and niece, Virginia Conrad (Charles Balen) of Shrub Oak. In addition also surviving are six nieces and seven nephews and a host of great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by two brothers; Patrick & Peter Hughes and a sister Nancy Conrad. Also predeceased by the love of his life and Fiancée, Anne Carroll. Visitation is Thursday , 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, Peekskill, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, 10am at the Assumption Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Peekskill Fire Patrol, Peekskill Ambulance Corp. or the National MS Society, 733 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017.