Skip Hughes

"Skip" - James T. Hughes, Jr., son of the late James T. Hughes, Sr., and Lily Pettiford Hughes, was born on October 25, 1961 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. A devoted brother, cousin and friend to so many, Skip took his final ride on July 23, 2017.There will be a memorial gathering at the Levandoski - Grillo Funeral Home, 44 Bay Avenue, Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 on Thursday, August 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (additional parking available on Broughton Avenue) A Memorial Service will take place at the New Light Baptist Church, 91 Dewey Street, Bloomfield, N.J. 07003 on Friday, August 4th at 10:00 a.m. After the memorial service a repast to celebrate Skip's life will follow at the Miles A. Suarez - VFW Post # 711, located at 369 Broughton Avenue, Bloomfield.After being educated in the Bloomfield Public School System, Skip soon became the self-proclaimed "doer of many things." He was a free spirit, and traveled widely here and abroad. From 1999 - 2005, Skip was employed at Campmor where he made many lifelong friends and memories. He went on to carve out his niche as an Integration Specialist. This career provided Skip many fascinating assignments such as re-wiring in the Pentagon after "9/11," and in the studios of the Oprah Winfrey show and MTV. He also hung his hat at NBC Universal as part of the Engineering Team. There Skip worked on the sets of the Jimmy Fallon and Meredith Viera shows. While with A/C Video, and thru Burst Communications, he continued to work in varied locations including the Texas Rangers Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Skip's family and countless friends will always remember him as "one of a kind." He marched to his own beat, not allowing anyone or anything to deter him from his passions: Moto-X , Roller Coasters, dancing with friends at Aldo and The Loop, early morning meals at the Tic Toc Diner, late night dashes to White Castle, and just sitting at home enjoying milk and chocolate cookies with bacon on the side. Skip lived life to the fullest!He was known throughout the community for his acts of kindness and the love of family and friends. He was always first with a comforting word. He took the time to be kind to you even when no one else did. Skip had an infectious laugh, larger than life, and his energy brightened up every room he entered with joy. His life was a gift to us all. Skip leaves behind to cherish his memory, two sisters: Dee Darkes (Leroy) of Garner, North Carolina, and Crystal Hughes of Cherry Hill, New Jersey; one niece, Lauren Carlton; one god-brother, Martin Bullock; and a host of loving relatives and friends.In lieu of flowers donations in Skip's memory will be accepted at the funeral home. Memorial Visitation AUG 3. 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Levandoski-Grillo Funeral Home & Cremation Service 44 Bay Avenue Bloomfield, NJ, US, 07003 njgfd581@yahoo.com http://www.levandoskigrillo.com Service AUG 4. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM New Light Baptist Church 91 Dewey Street Bloomfield, NJ, US, 07003