John J. Hughes, 29, of Plainville, died Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at John Dempsey Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Darleene E. Hughes Madore and her husband Robert Madore. John was self-employed as a Landscaper and Car Detailer. In addition to his mother and step father, he is survived by a son Dylan Foster of East Haddam, a sister Jessica Hughes of Bristol, a nephew Jesse Hughes, several aunts, uncles and cousins, his very close friends, Ron Berube, Dr. Dave Singer, Patrick Amerose and Joe Morrison. A son Jacob Foster predeceased John. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to John's mother Darleene Madore, 27 Westwood Ave., Plainville, CT 06062.