'Great community person' - Tributes paid to Mayo man following passing
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nAinm.
The death has occurred of Joe McHugh, Kinturk, Ballyheane, Castlebar and formerly of Main Street, Louisburgh. Joe passed away peacefully on November 5, surrounded by his loving family, in the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar, after a brief illness. He was the youngest son of the late Dr. Columb McHugh and Frances McHugh (née Bourke), Louisburgh.
Joe was well known in the catering industry, having worked as a chef in Ashford Castle and the Castlecourt Hotel and also in Harpoon Louie’s, Florida, USA. He was involved in training, and he was an auditor with the Food Safety Professionals Association. Joe was the Managing Director of the well-known company Food Flow Advisors. He was chairman of the Chefs of Mayo and was involved in fundraising for many different charities, including the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Joe was a great community person. He took part in the restoration of the Old Cemetery in Ballyheane, and he participated in the weekly bingo sessions. Joe took great pride in his village, but he never lost his love for his native Louisburgh. One of his great interests was photography, and he enjoyed travelling with his beloved Judy.
All at Ballyheane FC was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Joe. He was a great supporter of Ballyheane FC and was always on hand to help out.
Joe is deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Judy (née O’Brien), his brother Dr Pat (Leeds) and his wife Maria, his sister Columba and her partner Phil (UK), his mother-in-law Augusta O’Brien, his brothers-in-law, his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, all the family circle, work colleagues, neighbours and many friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.
Joe remains reposed in Ballyheane Community Centre, Ballyheane, Castlebar on Friday, November 7, from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. The removal took place from his home in Kinturk on Saturday, November 8, at 10.45am, arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyheane, Castlebar for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial ceremonies took place afterwards in Ballyheane Cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nAinm.
