Obituary of Harold V. Hughes

Harold V. Hughes, Jr., age 73, of Tanglwood North, Tafton, died Monday, November 20, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. Born February 28, 1933, in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Harold V.and the late Mary (Gilroy) Hughes Sr. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Joan E.Diehl. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an accountant by a construction equipment company. Formerly a resident of Deer Park, NY, he had been a Third Degree Knight of Columbus. He had been a local resident for 11 years. Harold's hobby was his children and family. In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters: Margaret Hughes of Middle Island, NY, and Elizabeth Hughes of Tafton, PA; a son and daughter-in-law: Harold V. and Elizabeth Hughes III of Emmaus, PA; a brother: Thomas Hughes of Queens, NY; and a grandson: Billy O'Loughlin. Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Teeters East Chapel, 505 Church St., Hawley. There will be a Funeral Mass on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 10:00AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 319 Chestnut Ave, Hawley, with Rev. John Albosta, Pastor of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church of Waymart, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, NY.