John P., age 85, beloved husband for 61 years of Betty nee McSweeney; loving father of John H. (Kathy), Bill (Jennifer), Paul (Jeanne), Mike (Sandy), Maribeth, Jim (Colleen), Kathy (Pete) Vaulman and the late Thomas Francis; son of the late John and Therese Anderson Hughes; loving stepson of the late Charles "Red" Hughes; dear grandfather of Rosemary, John, Tom, Brad, Gary, Karlee, Beth, Jenna, Kelsey, Jake, Luke, Molly, Maggie, Carolyn and Danny. 1942 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Veteran of WWII – 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 33 years with Colonial Savings & Loan, 15 years with Burns-Anderson Insurance Co., founder of 55th Street Reunion, Member of Yanks Athletic Club. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mt. Carmel High School would be appreciated. Funeral Friday 10:15 AM from KENNY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 3600 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church for 11 AM Mass. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM. For info 708-425-4500 or 773-239-3600.