Steve was born December 19,1953 in Oakland, California, the eldest child of James (Jim) and Mary Hughes. After graduating from Pacific Grove High School in 1971 he completed some college at Monterey Peninsula College and then served in the Peace Corps in American Samoa. After his return he began a career in grocery retail and merchandising where he met Meg, his wife of 12 years. After a move to San Jose, Ca he continued work in merchandising for many years and worked retail sales at Home Depot. He was a talented woodworker and worked as a cabinet maker for several years. He attended culinary classes and worked his way up from line cook to sous chef at a San Jose restaurant. He returned home to Pacific Grove in 2003 and cooked at several car and golf events in Pebble Beach. He enjoyed golfing with longtime friends and absolutely loved visits and calls from his two grandchildren.
Steve is survived by his mother Mary Hughes, his daughters Shawna Pugsley, Danielle Hughes and Christina Hughes, his two grandchildren, and his brothers David Hughes and Tom Hughes, and sister Lori Begley, He was preceded in death by his father James Hughes, his brother Kevin Hughes, and two sons James Hughes and Jason Hughes.
A memorial service will not be held at this time but a celebration of Steve's life may be held at a later date when safe to do so.
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