Thomas J. Hughes – of Crest Hill, passed away, Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Age 72. Survived by his wife of 28 years Beatrice Hughes, two step-sons Kevin and Jeff Matthews, two step-grandchildren Destiny and Jason Matthews; sisters Nancy (Robert) Johnson of Lockport, Vickie Lynn Hughes of VanNuys, CA., and one brother David Hughes of Joliet; nephews Mark (Anna) Johnson and Michael (Heather) Johnson, John (Ida) and Paul Hughes one niece Karen Taylor; great-nieces Amanda Mayfield, Laura Taylor and Tiffany Hughes; 7 great-great nieces and nephews; his in-laws, Eldor and Mildred Kasten. Preceded in death by his parents George and Victoria (nee Monik) Hughes and his brother Robert "Bob" Hughes of Joliet. Tom was employed with 7up Bottling Co. until it closed. He was a member of St. Anne's and St. Ambrose Catholic Churches. Private services will be held at a later date.