James F. Hughes

James "Jim" F. Hughes, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Long Branch, NJ on 10/20/2020. Jim was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Janet E. Hughes, his son James D. Hughes, his brothers, Gerald Hughes, Andrew Hughes and sister Mary. Jim is survived by his son, Kevin P. Hughes and his wife, Deborah of Middletown. He also leaves behind his three grandchildren, Maria, Mark, and Megan and their mother Susan Hughes, all in Florida; and siblings John V. Hughes, of Clifton and Nancy Downie of Bayonne, sister-in-law Carol Hughes of Buffalo, NY and their families. Jim was born and raised in Jersey City to the late James and Mary Hughes. He graduated Seton Hall University and worked over 40 years for New Jersey State Safety Council, Cranford, retiring as Director, Safety Education. Jim was a devoted husband to his wife, Janet, and was a past resident of Little Silver where they raised their family. Jim was a long time parishioner of Our Lady Star of Sea Church in Long Branch. The Hughes family would like to sincerely thank Jim's home health aide, Claudia Cooper, as well as the staff of VNA of Central Jersey who lovingly cared for him. In accordance with his wishes, Jim will have a private cremation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jerseyshorecremation.com. Donations in memory of Jim may be directed to the Dominican Friar Foundation, 141 East 65th St., New York, N.Y. 10065.