Patrick Kieran Hughes, age 76, native of Curracrow, Co. Mayo, Ireland; passed away peacefully at home in Paw Paw, Michigan. Patrick was an associate and lifetime member of The Emerald Society of Illinois and a member of The Stewart’s Club. Patrick was happiest buying and selling antiques with his wife Nancy, as well as spending time with family and grandchildren. He had a joyful spirit and was always there to offer help when needed. As a young man, Patrick won medals for Irish dancing, singing, and a scholarship for advanced Gaelic studies. He worked with Patrick Sweeney in a traveling shop on Achill Island where he was beloved by the locals for his gift of gab and kindness to children. He came to America in 1964, and was a natural salesman. He started his own pest control company, Hughes Pest Control, which grew into Norshore Distributing. He was a lifelong collector of everything, to the point his Mother had to sew his pockets shut to prevent having to continually fix the holes in them. As an adult, he had the best spot, and was a favorite stop for antique collectors at the Kane County Flea Market for his doorknobs, hardware, and stained glass. This love of collecting brought him to his next business adventure, Shamrock Recycling, where family and friends could stop by, find something interesting, and have a good craic. Patrick was the beloved husband of Nancy, nee Nicholson; loving father of Eileen Rattin, Catherine Trompeter, Heather Hughes, Patrick Hughes, Colleen Dawdy, and Kiren Hughes; Devoted grandfather of Gavin, Patrick, Brendan, Aidan, Maeve, Kevin, Annie, Mickey, Jack, Rian, and Sean; Dear brother of Michael, James, Peter, Tommy and Richard Hughes, Margaret McMahon, Catherine Commons, and the late Agnes Mahoney, Mary O’Beirne and John Hughes. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Graveside Service and Interment, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (please meet at cemetery office), Hillside. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, please note that the family thanks all attendees in advance for their show of support, however facility capacity is limited and we request all attendees maintain social distancing, wear a mask and be respectful of the time so all have a chance to pay their condolences. The service will be Live Streamed through the funeral home website. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Patrick Kieran Hughes
VISITATION
Friday
Oct
23
3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
VISITATION
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
Oct
23
7:00 p.m.
Gibbons Funeral Home
134 South York Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126
INTERMENT
Saturday
Oct
24
10:00 a.m.
Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery (meet at cemetery office)
1400 South Wolf Road
Hillside, IL
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Ann Hastings
My sincere sympathy is extended to all the Hughes family on this very sad occasion. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Pat rest in eternal peace.
Fr. Michael Murphy, Roundfort, Robeen and Carras Parish
On behalf of all in Patrick’s home parish of Roundfort, Robeen and Carras I’d like to extend our sympathy and condolence to Nancy and all the extended Hughes family. This has been a difficult two years for the Hughes family with Patrick being the fourth member of the family to pass over. God bless you all. May Patrick rest in peace.
Mattie Joe, Bernie, Carol & Morven Connolly & families
We just want to extend our sincerest condolences to all of the Hughes family from the homestead of Curracrow. It has been a tough 2 years for you all & we are thinking of each & everyone of you. We look forward to when we can all meet up again & reminisce about the times gone by. God bless you all.. ☘️☘️
Mattie Joe, Bernie, Carol & Morven Connolly & families
We just want to extend our sincerest condolences to all of the Hughes family from the homestead of Curracrow. It has been a tough 2 years for you all & we are thinking of each & everyone of you. We look forward to when we can all meet up again & reminisce about the times gone by. Rest in Peace Pat. God bless you all.. ☘️☘️
Patricia Nally
RIP Patrick
Frank & Marie Cönroy, Clooneen
Deepest sympathy to all the Hughes family on the death of Patrick. May he rest in peace.
Patty Clarke ~ Emerald Society
Nancy and the Hughes family, I am so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. I will always remember the fun time with him at the Emerald Society functions, he was always ready to jump in and lend a hand whenever needed and just so much fun to be around. Know that Pat will never be forgotten by those who knew him and will miss his greatly. May God bless you Patrick and hold you and your family in the palm of His hands. Rest in Peace my friend and Brother in Green.
Patty Clarke ~ Emerald Society
Nancy and the Hughes family, I am so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. I will always remember the fun times with him at the Emerald Society functions, he was always ready to jump in and lend a hand whenever needed and just so much fun to be around. Know that Pat will never be forgotten by those who knew him and will miss his greatly. May God bless you Patrick and hold you and your family in the palm of His hands. Rest in Peace Pat my friend and Brother in Green.
Harry & Mary Mahon, Purranes, Hollymount, CO MAYO IRELAND
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Nancy and all the family on the death of Pat. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Ye are all in our thoughts here in Curracrow.
tom toolis
Pat was a great friend! I loved hearing his stories of Achill and all my relatives that he knew there, while we tilted a pint! I was very sorry to hear of his passing. I am sure he will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. I will remember him and his family in my prayers at this difficult time. God Bless!
Ricky Toolis
Nancy and the family my deepest condolences.patrick was a Great friend and a Great Irishman a lover of all thinks Irish or Old even we old Irish.the Lord must have needed a Great story teller so he called Pat Home,until we meet again my FRIEND SAFE HOME.
Jo Hughes
My deepest sympathy goes out to Nancy and the entire Hughes family. God bless Patrick. May he Rest In Peace.
Frances Slattery nee Walsh Scardaune
Deepest sympathy to Pats family on the passing of Pat R.I.P
Anna Macri
My condolences to the entire family. Mr Hughes was a great man. I have so many fond memories growing up around the Hughes. He always made me laugh and I love that he always called me Annie. That accent too!! I’ll never forget that smile and those curls. You are all in my heart and in my prayers. Rest In Peace.
Jack Keane
All the people Pat touched will miss him dearly He was a great friend who did have the gift of gab and a big heart for everyone God will have a special place in heaven for Patrick and love to hear his stories The Keane Family will pray for you plus never forget you Patrick