Joseph William McHugh

Joe was born April 6, 1950 in Buffalo, New York to Joseph and Florence (Matthews) McHugh. Joe attended Alfred State University where he met his wife and life-long partner, Ellyn. He enjoyed a long career in advertising, sales and sales management at Detroit News, Monthly Detroit, Newsweek and Parade Magazine, before finally starting his own business, Breakthrough Media. Always the life of the party, he enjoyed entertaining at Detroit Golf Club, dancing, and coaching soccer for his three kids, Joe Jr., Alyson and Paul. Joe cherished his family. He was a wonderful and dedicated grandfather; his grandchildren were the light in his life. Joe deeply loved his siblings, celebrating occasions with his brothers, sisters and extended family. He recently enjoyed living at the Grand Reserve with his wife, Ellyn, where they socialized frequently with neighbors and new friends. He lived a full life right to the very end, and just returned from Florida in March. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

Joe leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 48 years, Ellyn; loving children Joe Jr., Alyson and Paul (Sarah); precious grandchildren Aurora, Paul, Luke, Marco and Noah; dear siblings Marilyn (Robert) Rochester, William (Susan) McHugh, Michael (Mary) McHugh and Janice (Kevin) Hartman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Florence McHugh, brother Jim and sister- in-law Maureen.

Visitation for Joe will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm at Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Funeral mass will be on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11am with a one hour visitation prior at St. Mark Catholic Church, 7296 Gale Road, Grand Blanc, MI.

The family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Dementia Society of America in Joe’s honor.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfh.com for the McHugh family.