June 11, 2001- *THREE* NEW COUSINS IN ONE DAY!!! (This must be a record)

A special Cousin was delivered to Lisa and Tom Hughes named Nicole. She weighed in at 6 lbs. 11 ozs. on Monday June 11, 2001. Mom and Dad and Nicole are all doing fine.

TWINS were delivered to Bridget and Ted Hughes who will be known as Kiernan and Shannon. Kiernan weighed in at 5lbs 9 oz and Shannon at 3lbs 7oz on June 11, 2001. The same day as Nicole. That's 3 new cousins today!!! All are doing fine.

Congratulations to the Hughes Family!

May 17, 2001- A letter received from an "Original" Cousin to share with you...

Dear Bill,

I'm the daughter of John and Jerome Hughes. John was the brother of Stephen Hughes. My brother John grew up with Chick, Ray, Tom etc. after my mother died. As you may know, my brother John died on February 10, 2001 in San Diego, California.

I live with my husband Paul Steng in Canaseraga NY which is45 miles from Rochester. My son Charles is a Vice President of Verizon, living in Dallas. His wife Cheryl is a Registered Nurse. Their daughter Alison is completing her residency in heart surgery at Baylor. Their other daughter Jodi operates a day care center near Fort Worth. Jodi has two daughters, Ashlyn and Katlyn (ages 5 and 3 mos). My daughter Judy Wilson is a Registered Nurse just South of Buffalo. Her husband Larry is a music teacher. Their oldest daughter is finishing her Masters at University at Buffalo in Social Work and another daughter Ashley is finishing HS with the intent to attend Geneseo in Elementary Education. My daughter Stephanie Smith is a Cert.Medical Office Assisstant in Richmond, VA. Her jusband Bryan is a manager for Ukrops. Herdaughter, Jillian is a finishing her second year at the University of Virginia. Her son Patrick is entering James Madison University (VA) in the fall. My son John is a Middle School teacher in Marion Ohio. John is happily single.

My husband is 84 and I am nearly 80 and I am one of the original cousins. If anyone in the family would like to drop a line...they can reach me at Mrs. Paul Steng, 35 Main St., PO Box 309,Canaseraga, NY 14822.

We send our love and best wishes to the entire Hughes Family and extended family. Hope your picnic goes well. We would love to hear from anyone in the family.

Eleanor Hughes Steng

May 8, 2001- Jessica Leahy (Neice of Ed & Pat Gallagher) featured in the Bergen Record

A recent graduate from the Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing in NJ, Jessica is the focus of a feature story about a century of American nursing. Click Here for the full story!






May 3, 2001- Happy 27th Birthday to my Fiancée Kristen!

Also be sure to check out the new pics in the Photo Gallery section, special thanks to Ed Gallagher!

January 24, 2001- First Cousin of the New Year

Sean Stephen Hugh Fitzpatrick was born 1/23 at 3:22 pm weighing in at 7 pounds, 8 ounces! The proud parents are Sean & MaryAnn Fitzpatrick (daughter of Stephen & Peggy Hughes).




January 23 , 2001 - Congratulations on your Engagement!

Tipper and Jane are pleased to announce the engagement of Christine Hughes and Ed Skupeen!

January 22 , 2001 - Mark your Calendars

The Park has been reserved for Saturday June 16, 2001: The 25th Annual Picnic!


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