Patrick L Hughes

Patrick List Hughes, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away June 15, 2011 at home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, in Kansas City, MO. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Private burial service. Memorial contributions can be made to Kansas City Hospice, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114, and The Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired, 3101 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

Pat was born to Frank and Catherine (Kilty) Hughes on July 25, 1941 and attended Visitation School, Rockhurst High School, and Regis College. Pat lived a full and active life. He had a long career in insurance most notably 25 years with Cretcher, Lynch & Company. He loved Kansas City, the Democratic Party, the Kansas City Rugby Club, and all things Irish. He was the 6th Ward Committee member for 35 years and organized numerous St. Patrick’s Day Parades (his nickname “The Boss”), serving as Grand Marshall for the Kansas City and Brookside parades. He was an active member of The Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas City, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Visiting Nurses Association, American Royal, and he was the first president of the Kansas City Club’s 1212 Club. His warmth, boisterous humor, and stories for any occasion will be remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.

Pat is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan, his two children, Allison and Ted, of whom he was so proud, and his siblings, Michael Hughes (Dana), Cathy Marx (John), and Sheila Weiford (Tom).