John Neil Hughes Sr.,
October 1, 1928 ~ May 12, 2023
Born in:
Weiton , WV
Resided in:
Burgettstown, PA
John Neil Hughes 94, of Weirton, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at UPMC Magee Hospital.
He was born on October 1, 1928, one of seven born to Glenn L. and Frances McNicholas Hughes.
John was a faithful Catholic, a graduate of Saint Paul’s School and Catholic Central. He served his country proudly in the United States Army holding the position of military police during the Korean War.
John retired from the former Weirton Steel with over thirty-nine years of faithful service as a rigger. In his spare time, John enjoyed bowling, hunting, and tending to his farm.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers Glenn (Bud), and Mack Hughes, sisters Frances (Tad) Sharp, Barbara Joan Cunningham, and Molly Porter.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Neil Hughes, Jr., of Rhode Island, Glenn Patrick Hughes of Burgettstown, daughter Jody Tuel and her husband of Virginia, sister Nancy (Edward) Gialluco of Weirton, grandchildren Dillion and Henry Tuel, Joe, Holly, and Sean Hughes.
John’s request for cremation has been honored.
No visitation has been planned.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Send condolences to John’s family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Pat, I just read your father’s obituary in the Weirton paper. Please accept my condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn
Pat, I am sorry to just see that your dad passed away. He was always so nice to me and I enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed. Prayers for you and all the family. Hugs.
~Nancy