Theodore J. Hughes, 79, of West Pittston, passed away Friday February 3, 2012 at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He would have celebrated his 80th birthday April 15th.
Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late William and Adelaide Maslowski Hughes.
Mr. Hughes was a member of Immaculate Conception Church ( Corpus Christi Parish), West Pittston and he had attended West Pittston schools.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran , serving in the heavy mortar co. of 109th infantry regimen of the 28th Division.
He retired in 1994 from Power Engineering Co. of Wilkes-Barre as a HVAC technician after 29 years of dedicated service.
Ted was a man of great strength in battling his health hurdles over the years without ever giving a complaint.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and also had a tremendous commitment to his Roman Catholic faith.
He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard, and took great pride in his home improvement projects.
In addition to being an exceptional man, he always had a joyous smile for everyone who crossed his path.
Staying true to who he was, never a day went by that his family did not come first.
He will be severely missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him including his canine buddies; Marbles, Bailey and Holly.
Preceding him in death was his brother in law Daniel DiPietro.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, the former Betty Marstell, daughter, Cheryl Hughes , West Pittston and her fiancé, John Carmadella; sons Allen and his wife Evelyn Hughes, Harding; William Hughes, and Theodore Hughes and his fiancé, Sherri Lentini, all of West Pittston.
A brother Robert and his wife Debbie Hughes, Duryea. And sisters Joan DiPietro, Wyoming, Barbara and her husband Donald Fetsko, West Pittston.
Grandsons Paul, Robert, and Michael Lentini, West Pittston
Granddaughter, Jennifer and her husband Patrick Farrell, Dallas and great grandchildren, Kaylee and Olivia.
Also many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Modares and all of the great staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for making Ted’s life a long and comfortable journey.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 9:00am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am at Immaculate Conception Church ( Corpus Christi Parish), West Pittston.
Interment will be in West Pittston Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call Monday 5:00-8:00pm, at the funeral home.
Donations may be sent to the Corpus Christi Parish.
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