Thomas C. Hughes

Thomas "Thom" Charles Hughes, 78, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 1, 2018. Thom was born in Chicago to Thomas John and Jean Hughes. He served his country as a Marine and then as a sergeant deputy sheriff for Cook and Lake counties before joining the Chicago Police as a field training officer (FTO), as well as serving in the Air National Guard until he retired. Thom will be forever remembered by his loving wife and best friend Deborah (Debbie); his children, Susan (Stan), Charlene (Sieg), Lisa (Charles), the late Jennifer, and by his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brody, Micaela, Samantha, Luke and Charlese, and by his brother, Frank (the late Clara), his sister Susan (the late John), and his brother Danny (Sharon), as well as many nieces and nephews. Per Thom's wishes there will be a small gathering to celebrate his life with family only.