Obituary of John J. McHugh

John J. McHugh, “Jack” of Halifax, and formerly of Dorchester, died on May 17, 2009. He was 79 years old. Jack was born on September 8, 1929 in Cohasset. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he proudly served in the Korean War. Jack was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 8699, Mckeon Post, and the First Marine Division Association. He was a lifelong member of IATSE Local 11, Boston. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marie Ann (Ingersoll) McHugh. Father of John J. McHugh Jr. and his wife Andrea of Plymouth, and Deb McHugh and Kathy Otterson of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Erin, Brian, and Colin McHugh of Plymouth. Also survived by his sister Alicia Collett of Westboro. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 21st from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rt. 106) Kingston. A funeral mass will be held at St. Josephs church in Kingston on Friday, May 22nd at 10:00 AM. Internment will be at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr, Triangle, VA 22172.