Hugh J. Bird, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose following an extended illness. He was 83 years old.
Hugh was born in Boston on February 23, 1932, a son of the late Thomas Bird and Rose (Burke) Bird. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School. Hugh worked for the Teamsters Union Local # 25 for several years and was a proud retired member of their union before he became a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service where he worked for many years. He was also a member of Club 24 of Malden.
Hugh is the beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Hitchman) Bird. He is the devoted father of Paul Bird of Wakefield, Dennis Bird and his wife Jane of Lynnfield and the late Michael T. Bird. He is the loving Grandpa to Aidan Bird and Madison Bird. He is the brother of the late Thomas Bird and Joseph Bird.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Hugh's Funeral on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 A.M. His burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 2 to 6 P.M. in the funeral home.