John Hughes, formerly of Greenwich, passed away April 1, 2024, age 93. He was born in Greenwich on October 26, 1930, to Frank and Mary Hughes.
John proudly served in the US Navy from 1948-1952. For many years, John was the manager of Mickey’s Restaurant in Greenwich and later, Quinn’s Liquor Store.
In later years, he was a crossing guard with a post in Stamford. John was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Greenwich.
John is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Nora, who predeceased him last year. He is predeceased by his siblings, Frank Hughes, Catherine Cleary, Veronica Murphy, and William Hughes. He is survived by his cherished children, Barbara Gilleski (Joe), Mary Firimonte (John) and John Hughes Jr. (Dawn), loving grandchildren, Christopher, Sarah, John, Dan, Kaitlyn, Andrew and Matthew and great grandchildren, Steven and Lily.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm at the Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home 134 Hamilton Avenue (203) 869-0315.
Mass of Christian Burial on Friday 10:00am at St. Mary’s Church in Stamford followed by interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich.
For more information or to place an online condolence, www.greenwichfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a Veterans charity of your choice.