James J. Hughes, Sr.
February 10, 1933 ~ August 31, 2024
February 10, 1933 -------- August 31, 2024
James ascended peacefully in the arms of his wife of 66 years, Gloria. During his final ten years he was greatly limited due to COPD.
James was a peaceful man who lived an honorable life. He was born in the Bronx, New York also lived in the Rockaways, Shirley and Oceanside, Long Island, New York.
He retired as a Civil Service Employee of New York City. After retiring he and his wife moved to Alachua, then to Newberry, Florida. With the desire for more activity after retirement he drove a money truck for Wells Fargo then worked as a Security Officer at Shands Teaching Hospital, Gainesville.
As a very young man he enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He served in Korea for eleven months. He also served his country in the US Army, active duty, 1955 – 1957 and continued his service in the US Army Reserves.
James is survived by his wife, Gloria (Kucker), sons James J. Hughes Jr. (Patricia) of Palm Coast, Fl., Daniel E. Hughes of Thomaston, GA.; daughter, Gloria Elder (John) of Islamorada, Fl.
He will be greatly missed by many caring relatives and friends.
Internment will be at the cremains garden of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, Newberry, Florida.
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Uncle Jimmy was a great person, friendly, loving and a lot of fun. I lived on the same street in the Rockaway’s with Uncle Jimmy and is wife Aunt Gloria. We had a lot of contact as family growing up. I remember being with Uncle Jimmy in his shed in the back asking questions a six year old has in his head and Uncle Jimmy and I had great conversation's. My wife Marilyn felt the connection with Uncle Jimmy and found him sweet, charming and loving. We both miss you and you will always be in our hearts.