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James Hague Obituary
Long-time and renowned chronicler of N.J. interscholastic
athletics was a major sportswriting figure in Hudson County, 62
James F. Hague, age 62, slipped away from this life into eternal rest on June 11, 2023. A native son of Jersey City, Jim was a beloved chronicler of recreational and scholastic sports and wrote for every major daily in northern New Jersey. After decades of press boxes, sidelines, professional egos, and big arena locker rooms, the local stories about high school boys and girls brought him untold joy. He wrote with a passion and focused on the athletes, watching them excel on and off the field.
Jim Horan, of St Peter's Prep and his Prep 1979 journalism teacher shared:
"Very few graduates of Saint Peter's have been as passionately proud of their Prep diploma as Jim was, and through both his infectious personality and his prolific sports writing career he was both well known and admired by fellow alumni of many generations. As we all know, Jim 'lived' in the world of sports, and he was as enthusiastic about a local freshman team's winning season as he was about a stunning state championship game at MetLife Stadium. That said, especially in Hudson County, he was both a pundit and an everyman, seemingly always on the scene and quickly churning out compelling copy. His passing is not only a loss for Saint Peter's Prep, but also for Hudson County's many athletes who have lost their most reliable chronicler."
Jim was predeceased by his parents, John and Helaine Hague, sister, Jayne, brother, Jack, nephew, John, and brothers-in-law, Brian and James "Jay" Costello.
Jim is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Mary K. Costello; nieces, Jacqueline Hague, Kate Olivieri, Maura Olivieri (Rob Saxelby), Coleen Kaney (John) and their children, Fiona and Luca; nephews, Jonathan Hague-Perez, Patrick Olivieri (Julia Standish), Ian Olivieri, Jason Costello (Alison) and their children, Juliet and Alex, Michael Costello, Kevin Crowe (Tara) and their daughter, Evelyn, and great-nephews, Johnny Hague and Danny Hague and Mason and William; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Hague, Eileen Crowe-Costello, Patricia K. Costello and brother-in-law, Thomas P. Olivieri.
The wake will be held at Saint Peter's Prep's O'Keefe Commons, 236 Van Vorst St., Jersey City, on Wednesday, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul of the Apostle Church Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:30am.
Donations in Jim's memory to Saint Peter's Prep www.spprep.org or The Hydrocephalus Association, www.hydroassoc.org
Full obituary at www.mclaughlinfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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The original message seemed to come out jumbled .I am not sure why. Condolences to All the members of The Hague family especially his wife, Mary. May Jim rest in God´s peace.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Kevin Spanarkel
Kathy Spanarkel
May 10, 2024
REST IN PEACE.
WALTER M. ZULINSKI
Friend
November 27, 2023
Erson Hague family condolences very dear man down to ea
kathleen kevin spanarkel
Friend
September 24, 2023
Our deepest sympathies go out to Jim's family. I did not know Jim, but his reputation is awesome. What a great memory to leave behind.
The Grossi Family
John Grossi
July 18, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gina John Paige and Ryan ahearn
Friend
June 26, 2023
I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing of one of Jersey City's Gentle Giants, Jim Hague. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. Jim's writings were a testament to his encyclopedic knowledge of both local and national sports. He would often hold court at the Park Tavern, generously sharing his wisdom and passion for sports with everyone around him.
Jim's presence and the wealth of knowledge he brought to conversations will be greatly missed. May he find eternal peace and rest easily, knowing that his contributions to the world of sports will be remembered and cherished. Farewell, my friend.
Glenn Cunningham
Glenn Cunningham
Friend
June 20, 2023
The Ahern and Seymour families would like to send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Jim Hague. RIP Jimmy, and God Bless the family!
Don Ahern
Friend
June 18, 2023
Rest In Peace Big Fella . Plenty of great athletes to cover up there.
I am sure they are delighted to see you again!
You will be missed but certainly not forgotten!
The Barba Family
June 15, 2023
Sending love and prayers to Mary and family. Such happy memories of time spent with him. He always kept me laughing.
Patricia Crocco
Friend
June 15, 2023
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved on a stone monument, but what is woven into the lives of others."
Jim's life was full of passion for his profession & for people.
May God Rest his Soul.
Brian & Carolyn Quinn
Friend
June 14, 2023
RIP Uncle James, deepest condolences Mary and family
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Family
June 14, 2023
I'm sorry my friend that God had a different plan in mind for you. When we spoke on your birthday and the thought of being in a wheel-chair when you left the hospital wasn't the Jim Hague we all knew and had grown to love and admire, maybe God knew what was best. I'm sure Fr. A is looking after you now because you were very special to him. Rest in peace my friend and thanks for always making me feel special. God Bless You.
Gerry Bellotti
Friend
June 13, 2023
Jim, To. Really good friend!! I will miss our talking Basketball! Also Prep vs Hudson conversations!! You are gone way to soon my friend!!I will never forget you!! I bleed Black and Gold, but today in your honor I bleed maroon! But not for too long!!! Lol Rip My friend!!Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson
Friend
June 13, 2023
Plain and simple, Jim Hague was a great guy. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to the entire family.
-Stan Fryczynski
Stan Fryczynski
June 13, 2023
The world is a poorer place without Big Jim. I am so sorry.
Bob Kovacs
June 13, 2023
RIP to an honorable man with a sense of humor that was second to none. The Altieri family is forever grateful for how Jim Hague respected my dad when he passed many years ago. Simply put, there are somethings in life that will NEVER be forgotten ... Jim Hague's memory is eternal due to his actions. Godspeed to all of Jim's close friends and family. With love and respect, The Altieri Family.
Vince Altieri
Friend
June 13, 2023
Truly sorry for the loss of an honorable Hudson County sports figure.
Mike Lynch
June 13, 2023
My prayers and thoughts and condolences go out to the entire Hague family during this extreme time of sorrow for a true gentleman in every sense of the word from Jimmy Pearl of Bayonne, New Jersey.
James F Pearl
Friend
June 13, 2023
My condolences to the family. A great person and a great friend. I will miss you rest in peace. Daren Rowe SPC
D.Rowe
June 12, 2023
The world got Andre the Giant. Jersey City got Jim Hague. . Jersey city always wins. Thanks big guy
Tim
June 12, 2023
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