Longtime Lynbrook resident Tommy Hughes, 57, dies

Tommy Hughes died on Feb. 8 surrounded by family and friends. He was 57.

Hughes was beloved by his friends and family, and had the most devoted friends, including those from the Nassau County Police Department, who remained by his side throughout his journey.

Next to being the best father, brother, son and friend that he could be, Hughes’ greatest accomplishment was serving 32 years in law enforcement, first in the NYPD and then in the NCPD. In Nassau County — where he spent 29 years — Hughes served in the Fourth Precinct and was later selected to join the Bureau of Special Operations. He gave his all on and off the job. 

After he retired in 2014, Hughes bought a recreational vehicle and spent summers traveling with his son TJ to ballparks, national parks and seeing many cities in the country that he was so in love with. He took much pride in his nephews, Christopher, Joseph and Timmy, who serve in the U.S. Marines, and his niece and goddaughter, Elizabeth, who serves in the Army.

Hughes had a “second home,” which he loved and would escape to any time he could. The Hughes trailers upstate started as a single mobile home, which expanded to a family compound. Hughes left his mark there and his memory will be felt in every room and on every quad.

Though Hughes died early in life, he will live on in the hearts and memories of his friends and family. Many have commented that his love, loyalty and generosity will forever be imprinted in their hearts. In the words of the Bureau of Special Operations, “Once in, never out.”

Hughes was predeceased by his sister, Therese, and nephew, Keith. He is survived by his children, Jackie and TJ; his son-in-law Patrick; his siblings and in-laws, Eddie (Sharon), Stephen (Lucille), Eileen (John), Tim (Sue), Maryellen (John), Billy (Mary), Joe (Laura), Colleen (Chris), Patti (Mark) and Kevin (Danielle); his nieces and nephews, Brian and Jane, Kelli and Rob, Stephen and Kasey, Ryan, Joseph, Katie and Ronan, Sean and Shannon, Patti, Mary and Tim B., Timmy, Lauren, Jillian, Allison, Colleen, Bridget, Deirdre, Eddie, Samantha, Sarah, Melanie, Kelsey, Connor, Christopher, Elizabeth and Peter, Patricia, Tara, Emma, Maegan, Paige, Madison and Brooke. His aunts, uncles and cousins also cherish him.