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Hughes, Raymond E. Retired as Lieutenant after a 25-year career with the Chicago Fire Department. Dearly beloved husband of the late Laura Cronin Hughes, devoted father of Patrick, Thomas (Kathleen), Raymond (Maureen) and Michael (Dawn), loving grandfather of Brian, Mark, Courtney, Colin, Ryan, Meghan, Erin and the late Lauren, cherished son of the late Thomas and the late Helen Hughes, dear brother of the late William "Lefty" Hughes, fond uncle of Kelly, Cathy and William. Proud member of the Gaelic Fire Brigade and life long member of the Hamburg Athletic Assoc. Funeral Wednesday, 10 a.m. from McKeon Funeral Home, 37th St. at Lowe Ave., to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. For information call, 773-927-0925To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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James Ryan
October 23, 2003
To the Hughes Family, we wish to send our deepest sympathy and condolences to you. This is a great loss to all of us who knew Ray. A true friend is the rarest of blessings. We will miss him.
"May the Lord hold him in the hallow of His hand."
Jim & Kathy Ryan (Skip & Punkin)
Bud and Angie Martin
October 22, 2003
Dear Pat, Tom, Raymond and Mike,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you and your families for the loss of your father. We have lost a good man and a very dear friend, who we have been so fortunate to know for many years.
Sorry we could not be there with you at this time, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your dad was so very proud of each of you!
Mary Ann & Jim Smalley
October 21, 2003
Our most sincere sympathy to all of the family on Ray's passing. May he be at peace, and may the family always treasure his love and Irish charm.
Jim Kroulaidis
October 20, 2003
Pat, Tom, Raymond & Mike;
D.D and I are so very sad for your loss. We have truly lost a great friend and terrific houseguest! We were fortunate to have been friends for such a long time and then be able to share in some great retirement time here in Florida. Our family here, especially our grandson Justin will miss your Dad this winter. We are sorry we cannot be there with you and your families, please know our prayers are with you all and if there is anything you need or if there is something we can do, please call us.
Jim & D.D
Joe Jamen
October 20, 2003
My entire family has lost a good and dear trusted friend. On behalf of the entire Jamen family, I offer my sincere condolences to the Hughes family.
Joey, Donna and Erin Marie Jamen
Ray Miller
October 20, 2003
Sorry to hear about Ray. He was a man I enjoyed knowing and working with as a firefighter.
Ginger & Rich Houlihan
October 20, 2003
Please accept our deepest sympathy,
with the loss of your Father, Ray. Irish Fest and Fort Myers, FL. will never be the same.
Ginger & Rich Houlihan
Fort Myers FL 33919
October 20, 2003
My condolences to Hughes family.
He will be greatly missed.
MATTHEW CONSIDINE
October 20, 2003
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF MISTER HUGHES. MY DAD AND OUR FAMILY ENJOYED HIS VISITS TO FLORIDA. WE KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY
JERRY CONSIDINE
October 20, 2003
TO THE FAMILY OF RAY WE HERE IN FLORIDA SEND OUR DEEPEST REGRETS. THE WINTERS ARE GOING TO BE A LITTLE LONGER WITHOUT THE CALL LETTING ME KNOW THAT RAY WAS IN TOWN. BREAKFAST AND OR DINNER WAS A HIGHLIGHT MY FAMILY LOOKED FORWARD TO ALSO GOING TO MISS THE IRISH WIT SMILE AND LAUGH OF A NICE MAN. WE LOST ANOTHER GOOD ONE.
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