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John Hodgkins Obituary

HODGKINS - John R. "Jack", of West Islip, L.I. on October 31, 2007. Founder of Sachem Building Supply Corporation of Ronkonkoma, L.I. Beloved husband of Frances Hodgkins. Devoted father of John F. Hodgkins. Cherished Papa of Jenna, Jillian, Julia and Johnny. Loving brother of Mary Menkes. Dear friend to many. Reposing at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home 1225 Montauk Hwy., (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, L.I. Monday 10:00AM. Interment to follow Long Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn, L.I. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made in Jack's memory to the American Lung Association of New York State 700 Veterans Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Visiting Saturday 7:00-9:30PM and Sunday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:30PM.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Newsday on Nov. 2, 2007.

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Diana Densing

November 9, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a good, considerate, kind man. I am sure he will be missed but remembered always.

his grandaughter hodgkins

November 5, 2007

i love you so much papa,
were all going to miss you terribly

Joan Henehan

November 5, 2007

Sincere condolences from the George and Eileen Henehan Family.

Jack was loved and respected by those of us who knew him.

Joan Henehan

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