Thomas J. McHugh, of Winthrop, passed away at the Chelsea Soldiers Home on March 24, 2020. He was 82 years old. Tom was the beloved husband of Nancy M. (Mahoney) McHugh. Born in Waltham, MA, he was the cherished son of the late Thomas W. and Rose M. (Buckley) McHugh.
Thomas was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1957-59. He was a member of the Marine Corps League in Watertown and the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop. Tom had a love and dedication for photography. Tom would always have his camera available and ready to go at family gatherings, functions, the Cottage Park Yacht Club or anywhere where he could take that perfect “shot” or memory picture for all to share and enjoy.
Thomas was the devoted father of Thomas M. McHugh of San Francisco, CA., Joanne Stafford of Wilmington, Maureen E. Jones of Chelsea, Christine M. Sirard and her husband John of Amherst, MA. and Brian J. McHugh and his wife Courtnay of Portland, OR. Adored grandfather of Steven Jones, Chris, Melissa and Calvin Stafford, Hannah and Michael Sirard and Evan and Jack McHugh. Dear brother of Helen Thompson of Watertown, Richard McHugh of Woburn, David McHugh of ME. and the late Rose Young. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory can be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA. 02150.