William "Bill" M. Hughes
Date of Death: November 2, 2021
Visitation
Roberson Funeral Home Punta Gorda Chapel
215 Mary Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
941-639-7500 |
Tuesday 11/9, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cemetery
Indian Springs Cemetery
Wednesday 11/10
Mass
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
211 W. Charlotte Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
9416393957 |
Wednesday 11/10, 11:00 am

Hughes, 83, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Bayfront Hospital Port Charlotte. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to William and Eleanor Hughes. Most of Bill’s career was in transportation for the first company to introduce containerized shipping, SeaLand. His position took him and his family to live in many foreign locations including Spain, Iran, Dubai, and The Netherlands.

Bill lived a full life. Upon retiring in 2001, he and Mary Ann moved to Punta Gorda to enjoy boating and traveling.  He was very active in the community volunteering with the Punta Gorda Police Department, Burnt Store Isles Boating Club, and the Burnt Store Isles Homeowners Association.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mary Ann, two sons, Brian and Kevin and their families,2 brothers, Gerard and Joseph and their families.His daughter Karen preceded him into the arms of the Lord.

There will be a visitation Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Roberson Funeral Home 215 Mary Street Punta Gorda, Florida 33950

A Mass of Christian Burial for William will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 211 W. Charlotte Ave. Punta Gorda, FL. 33950. Comital Service and interment will follow at Indian Spring Cemetery in Punta Gorda.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home Punta Gorda Chapel

 

 

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Roberson Funeral Home Punta Gorda Chapel
215 Mary Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
941-639-7500 | Map
Tuesday 11/9, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cemetery
Indian Springs Cemetery
Wednesday 11/10
Mass
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
211 W. Charlotte Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
9416393957 | Map
Wednesday 11/10, 11:00 am
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Hughes, 83, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Bayfront Hospital Port Charlotte. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to William and Eleanor Hughes. Most of Bill’s career was in transportation for the first company to introduce containerized shipping, SeaLand. His position took him…

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Patrick Shea left a message on November 13, 2021:
Difficult to say goodbye to Uncle Bill. He had a great sense of humor (dry) and was a colorful thread in the fabric of our extended family. Strength to Aunt Mary Ann, and our deepest condolences. Sue and Pat
vic capodanno left a message on November 9, 2021:
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Ann Holroyd-Doveton left a message on November 5, 2021:
My sincere condolences to Bill's family. I worked with both Bill and Zeb in Dubai from 1979 to 1981. It was such a pleasure working for Bill - a real gentleman. I wish the family very best to you all and I know Bill will be missed tremendously.
P Narayan left a message on November 5, 2021:
Bill was a close friend and colleague from 1979 till date. I have been working with him from 1979 till July 31, 2021 when I retired from the business. He was a great friend and guide when he was stationed in Dubai and our friendship grew over the years. Mary Ann was so gracious when she took my wife, Suchitra, around The Netherlands during our first visit to that country in 1981. We shared a lot of great moments in our life and these fond memories will stay with us for the rest of our lives. We had made plans to get together in Florida in March next year and unfortunately he left us prematurely. We are going to miss his very badly. May he Rest in Peace. Pray Almighty God give Mary Ann and their two sons the strength to bear this very sad loss. Suchitra & Narayan
Zeb McMillan left a message on November 4, 2021:
Bill was a friend and Sea-Land colleague when we worked together in Dubai from 1979 to 1981. He did a phenomenal job coordinating all our sales and marketing efforts in Saudi Arabia, India and in the United Arab Emirates leading to a very successful operation with Sea-Land in those years. Everyone he worked with in these countries held him with the highest respect. He imparted extensive sales skills to our sales employees in these countries and they responded in kind. He always had a positive attitude that he imparted to each of our employees in each country. He will be fondly and thankfully remembered by all of us. May God bless his soul and comfort his wife, Mary Ann and all his family in the days, months and years to come. He will be missed but fondly remembered. Zeb McMillan
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