Virginia Marie Hughes

Virginia Marie Hughes, 84, of Lansdale, PA, died November 6, 2024. She was the beloved wife of James P. Hughes, Jr.; and they had recently celebrated their 64 th wedding anniversary.

Born August 19, 1940, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Virginia (DiLucia) DiPietro.

Along with her husband, Virginia "Ginny" was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church, Lansdale, where she sang in their choir for many years. She was also a member of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Choir under the direction of Dr. Peter LaManna.

Besides singing in the choirs, a favorite hobby was flower arranging. She had attended the American Floral Art School in Chicago to study floral design.

She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren who she dearly cherished. Along with her husband she is survived by three children, Cheryl A. Hughes of Sellersville; James P. Hughes (Judy) of Chalfont; and Michael W. Hughes (Kimberly) of Souderton; brother William DiPietro of Lower Gwynedd; five grandchildren, Brynna, Courtney, Dax, Brian and Kyle, one great grand-daughter Virginia "Ginny" Marie; a niece Dawn Harris; and a nephew Arthur DeGrendele.

Predeceased by a sister Dolores DeGrendele.

There will be a viewing from 9 until 10:15 A.M. Saturday, November 16, 2024 at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, with the Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions in her name to be made to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia "Catholic Charities Appeal" (https://www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org/).