Thomas Michael Hughes

Thomas Michael Hughes 77, of Carmel and Sarasota Florida passed away September 19, 2011 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born on August 1, 1934 in Chicago, Ill to Thomas and Helen Hughes. He is survived by Concetta (Corsaro) Hughes to whom he was married to for 54 years. Tom was a graduate of Cathedral High School and the University of Dayton. He was the founder of Tom Hughes and Associates, which he started in 1965. Tom served two years in the United States Army. He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, and the Carmel Rotary Club. Tom enjoyed golfing at Brookshire Golf Course, delivering Meals on Wheels and spending time with his loving family. He is survived by his children Tom (Susan ), Tony (Mary), Michael, Brian (Maureen), Sheila (Shawn) Heffern, Beth (Michael) Krutz and seventeen grandchildren; Tom, Brad, Matt, Ashley, Lindsay, Courtney, Brian, Tony and John Hughes, Shawn, Nicole, Katie and McKenna Heffern, Michael, Carson, Peyton and Ian Krutz. Tom is also survived by his sister Kitty (Dan) Shannon of Scottsdale, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Eileen O'Connor and Mary "Rita" Sullivan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church. Visitation will be from 4 until 7:30 pm. Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the church. Interment will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Tom's memory may be made to Seeds of Hope, 1425 South Mickley Ave. Indpls, IN 46241 or http://www.SeedsofHopeIndy.org/GiveHope Special thanks to all of the staff at Prairie Lakes for their wonderful nursing care during his illness. We would also like to thank St. Vincent Hospice Care for their help to all of us in his final days. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan