April 23, 1943-December 1, 2024
Joseph Martin Hughes, 81, raised in Dorchester, South Boston, long time resident of Belvidere and Wheaton, Illinois, more recently of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine “Josie” Hughes and current husband of Romagean Personne Hughes; loving father of Joseph Jr. (Michelle), Cynthia (Gideon) Schlessinger, James (Debi), Timothy, Kathleen (Adam) Greetis, and Brian; proud grandfather of Alexandra, Jackson, Matthew, Harrison, Emilia, Elena, Orly, Jordan, Jameson Patrick “JP”, McKaileigh, Charlotte “Charlie”, Daniel, Abigail, Martin, Sean, William, Ellis, Josie, and Maddy; dear brother of Bill (Pat), Tom (Joanne), Mary (the late George), and Leo (Carol), adored uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
