Robert M. Hughes

February 21, 1930 - March 29, 2015

Albany. Hughes, Robert M. Robert “Bob” Hughes (85) passed away peacefully at The Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital, on the morning of March 29. Bob was born on February 21, 1930, in Troy, NY. The son of Michael B. and Helen (Duane) Hughes, he is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years Connie (Stackman) Hughes, six children, 21 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Ursula Carlson (Green Island). “Pa” joins his daughter Debbie (Hughes Smith) on the 26th anniversary of her passing. Debbie is now his “Number 1” and sits close to him in both heart and soul. Bob retired from state service following 37.5 years; he first worked for the Department of Social Welfare, but retired from the Department of Transportation following opportunities with Audit & Control, the Division of the Budget, Department of State, and the Education Department. Bob was very involved in family and always available to those near and dear. He was a coach/manager and Players’ Agent for National Little League (Albany) from 1966 thru the early 70’s; he taught Junior Achievement at St. Teresa of Avila School for nearly ten years; by far one of his favorite career choices was with the City of Albany as a crossing guard near St. Teresa’s on New Scotland Avenue (Albany). They were his Guys & Dolls. Bob served in the US Navy & Navy Reserves in the mid-1950s in both Boston and New Jersey. Bob leaves behind his six children Colleen Driscoll, Maureen (Fred) Wege, Michael (Missy) Hughes, Patrick (Wendy Orr), John Hughes, and Steven (Lisa) Hughes; his grandchildren James, Thomas, Michael Steven, Jennifer, Christopher, Ryan, Kristi, Marci, Laci, Lindsey, Kayleigh, Mikey, Lexi, Robert, Jack, Molly, Sam, Ben, Leah, Nick, and Ali; and his great grandchildren Dylan, Ethan, Iain, Clay, Finn, Cooper, Noah, Jared, Madison, Bella, Jayden, and Chase. Bob is survived by a multitude of nieces and nephews, as well as near and dear friends and other close family (Virginia). Services from Magin and Keegan, Tuesday, March 31 from 4pm-8pm; funeral at Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany, on Wednesday, April 1, at 9:30 am. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne.