Michael Paul Hughes Jr., age 84, passed away on December 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1939, to Michael and Ruth (Jones) Hughes in Montclair, New Jersey. Michael married Rosemarie Largura on June 20, 1964, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Gary, Indiana.

Michael attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and graduated in 1961. He then went on to get his PhD at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Family and friends were very important to Michael, even if it was just sitting down over a meal or just having a beer. Going fishing with his children and grandchildren and supporting their activities or sporting events. Papa was the biggest fan for his children and grandchildren. Michael was a giving guy who was very loving and always gave people his time and attention. Michael loved telling stories and making jokes. His wit and humor were appreciated by all who surrounded him. Michael loved everything Irish, including traveling to Ireland and even playing in an Irish band called Americay.

Michael worked at Tri-County Mental Health Clinic, Rock County Family Service, and Beloit Regional Hospice. He volunteered at Bridge Lakepoint Waunona Neighborhood Center, Agrace Hospice, Holy Wisdom Monastery, and was very involved in Social Justice issues. He also enjoyed kayaking, walking, taking Sunday drives, and watching sports in person and on TV.

Michael is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rosemarie; children, Meghan (Larry) True, Jen Hughes, Tony (Kathy) Hughes, Katie (Chad) Stevens; grandchildren, Amy (Andy) Sullivan, Ryan True, Erin (fiancé Colton Purdy) True, Emma True, Abbey Hughes, Alexis Hughes, Kai Stevens, brothers Jim (Diane) Hughes and Bill (Christine) Hughes, and Brother-In-Law Aldo (Rebecca) Largura, nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Family would like to thank the staff at St. Mary’s Hospital, 5 West Medical ICU for their kindness and care.

A private family burial was held at the Farley Center, 2299 Spring Rose Rd, Verona, WI.

A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Holy Wisdom Monastery, 4200 County Road M., Middleton, WI. A reception after the service with cake, coffee, water, soda, and conversation to remember Mike and all of the great memories of his life. We wanted to say thank you to all our friends and family for your love and support. We look forward to seeing all of you.

See attached link for Michael Paul Hughes Jr. Celebration of life Service. https://venue.streamspot.com/event/NDMxNjM5MA== or Streaming - Holy Wisdom Monastery

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Holy Wisdom Monastery https://holywisdommonastery.org/support/donate-today/ or The Farley Center http://farleycenter.org/donate-to-the-farley-center/

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Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625

Michael Hughes

May 03, 1939 - December 01, 2023

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