Jack McHugh, loving husband of more than 55 years to Bernadette, died peacefully at home with the love of his life at his side. Jack was the son of the late Edward T. and Helen (Sands) McHugh. He was raised and educated in Marblehead. During High School, he joined the U.S. Navy as a Reservist and following graduation enlisted in active service as a Radar and Sonar Technician. During his tenure in the Navy, he was deployed around the world including Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica under the command of Rear Admiral Byrd.

After serving his country, he worked in the electronics field until he was appointed to the Marblehead Police Department. Jack honorably and proudly served as a Marblehead Police officer for nearly 40 years. During his career in Marblehead, he earned his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and was promoted within the force, ultimately to the rank of Captain, where he served in that capacity until his retirement in 1997.

Jack cherished time spent with his family and traveling with his wife. He also enjoyed being active in the community, coaching Little League Baseball in his younger years and serving on the Board of Directors to the Marblehead Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union until last year. He was a member of Philanthropic lodge, an avid history buff and an unwavering fan of the Patriots and Red Sox.
In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline Anne McHugh of Salem, his son Bill, daughter in law, Amy and grandson Jack McHugh all of Marblehead. He is also survived by his brother Ted of Saugus.

hose who wish may make a contribution to Cops for Kids with Cancer, P. O Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185, www.copsforkidswithcancer.org or iPods for Wounded Veterans, 4 Heather Drive, Wilmington, MA 01877, www.iPodsforWoundedVeterans.org

Calling hours will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street, (corner of North St), Salem, Mass on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 4 to 8pm. His funeral service will be held at Murphy Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 10:00 A.M.. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A graveside service will follow at Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead.