Frederick James Hughes Sr.

Frederick James Hughes Sr., 88, of South Windsor formerly of Manchester, loving husband for 55 years to the late Irene Lois Hughes, died Sunday, June 5, 2022, at an area convalescent home.Fred was born in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on March 11, 1934, son of Lloyd and Ruth Hughes. He later moved to Connecticut, attended Hartford Public High School, and had been a resident of Manchester since 1961. Fred was a longtime and faithful member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Manchester and was a member of the church's choir. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family, which included many camping trips when his kids were younger and enjoyed watching Uconn women's basketball with his wife Irene while she was still alive. He was also a lover of music, specifically singing in the Emanual Church choir as well as the Manchester Silk City Chorus and various quartets. Another of his greatest joys was being a grandfather to Alex and Katie, who he loved tremendously.Along with his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Irene Lois Hughes; and sisters, Ruth Klavonski and Jane Bachand. Fred is survived by his daughter Lois Olechny and her husband, Steven of El Dorado Hills, California; son Frederick J. Hughes Jr. and his wife, Virginia of South Windsor; two grandchildren, Alexander Hughes and Katherine Hughes; as well as several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, June 10, 2022, at Manchester Funeral Home, 142 E, Center St., Manchester. Funeral Service will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 60 Church St., in Manchester on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in East Cemetery in Manchester.Memorial contributions may be made to the Emanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.To leave a message for her family please visit www.manchesterfh.com (http://www.manchesterfh.com)