Joseph I. Hughes, Sr., age 89, of Toledo, passed away peacefully Monday, May 22, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He was born December 5, 1927 to William and Alverda Hughes in Chandler, Arizona. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII. He worked for the City of Toledo for over 30 years before retiring and also the Toledo Blade for 20 years. Joe was a member of the Local 20 Teamsters. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Hughes; sister, Delpha; and brothers, William, Andrew, James and Warren. Joe is survived by his loving sister, Genevieve Szczublewski; brother, Lowry Hughes; children, Dalton (Gloria), Janice, David (Marie), Rebecca, Joe Jr., Beverly (Randy Rahne), William (Wendy) and Brenda (Joe) Cousino; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and dear friends.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Ohio Living Greater Toledo Hospice, 1730 S. Reynolds Rd., Toledo OH 43614.