Kevin Patrick Hughes

Kevin Patrick Hughes, age 73, of Newark, Delaware, died on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his home with his wife Linda Shupe Hughes at his side. Kevin and Linda shared 36 years of marriage. Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Donald Hughes and the late Frances Rhodes Hughes. 

Kevin worked for over 23 years as a corrections officer at Chester County Prison, retiring in 2021. 

Kevin loved watching horse racing and loved visiting Delaware Park where he also worked as a shuttle driver. He loved all Philadelphia professional sports leagues and was elated to see the Eagles win the Super Bowl before his passing. 

In addition to his wife Linda, Kevin is survived by two sons, Kevin Hughes Jr. and his wife, Tina, and Jason Fuller; three daughters, Kristin Coppinger and her husband, Ed, Kelli Nestor, and Jennifer Rowan and her husband, Chris; one sister, Barbara Hughes; ten grandchildren, Lauren, Tyler, Ariana, Zach, Christopher, Payton, Jake, Luke, Christopher, EJ, and Jessica; one great-granddaughter, Aniya; brother-in-law, Bob Hickey, and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Donny Hughes and Roy Hughes; one sister, Sandra Hickey; and one son, Jamie. 

You are invited to visit with Kevin’s family and friends from 5:00-6:00 PM Friday, March 14, 2025, at Christ Church at the Grove, 1772 New London Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350. His life celebration memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM. Interment will be held privately. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Humane Animal Partners of DE online at www.humaneanimalpartners.org/give/ or checks can be mailed to: Humane Animal Partners, attn: Philanthropy Team, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713. 

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory of Kennett Square, Inc. (484-734-8100) To offer condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com