George M. Hughes, 83, of Fairport, NY and formerly Newton Lake, PA, and Syracuse, NY, passed away December 30, 2019.
Born in Johnson City, NY, Mr. Hughes was the son of the late George and Mary Hughes and is predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Patricia Hughes (Nestor); brother John of Johnson City, NY; brother William and his wife Mary of Johnson City, NY; brother-in-law Joseph Nestor of Endicott, NY; sister-in-law Florence Klink (Nestor) of Endicott, NY; sister-in-law Sue Nestor of Orlando, FL; and brother-in-law Thomas Sapere of St. Augustine, FL.
Mr. Hughes was a graduate of Johnson City High School and Niagara University and was the former owner of Syracuse Transport Refrigeration Company, Inc., Syracuse, NY with additional locations in Binghamton, NY and Scranton, PA. He was also a Lieutenant in the US Army Airborne.
Mr. Hughes enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, golfing at Elkview Country Club, and walking with his beloved dog, Charlie. He and Patty enjoyed traveling and were fortunate to have visited many parts of the world. They especially enjoyed their retirement within the Newton Lake community and will be dearly missed by his many friends, children, and grandchildren.
Mr. Hughes is survived by seven children: Karen Harris and husband, Jeff of Henrietta, NY, Tom Hughes and wife, Mary of Camillus, NY, Patti Hughes of Rochester, NY, Julie Hughes of Syracuse, NY, George Hughes and wife, Caryn of Fairport, NY, Michael Hughes of Newton Lake, PA and Brendan Hughes of Charlotte, NC; sister Jane Sapere of St. Augustine, FL; sisters-in-law Judy Hughes of Virginia and Barbara Nestor of Endicott, NY; brother-in-law Thomas Nestor of Orlando, FL; several nieces and nephews, 21 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
Private funeral services will be held at the family’s convenience under the direction of the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Fairport, NY.