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John Hilsee Obituary

HILSEE, JOHN FREDRICK, 73 - of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on June 29th in South West Regional Hospital, Ft. Myers FL. John was born on Feb. 24, 1935 in Atlantic City. He was the beloved son of John and Catherine Hilsee. John graduated from Our Lady Star of the Sea School and Holy Spirit High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. John worked for Bache & Co., Lenox China, the Press and Mainland Journal newspapers. He and his family moved to Bonita Springs in 1974. As a young man, John was active in amateur boxing, enjoyed fishing and boating, and worked with his father in the family's J & J Market. John was an amazing storyteller and he always left people with a smile on their face. John is survived by his wife Barbara of 53 years, sons Mark and Scott, daughters Donna and Linda, daughter-in-law Lori., eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Judith Bucca of Mays Landing and Patricia Arabio of Somers Point and many nieces and nephews that will miss him dearly. A Memorial celebration of John's life will be held Saturday, July 5th at 1PM at Saint Joseph Church, Shore Road, Somers Point.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 3, 2008.

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Howard Presnall

July 8, 2008

Dear Pat, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and with you and your family.

Connie and Anne Marie Reymann

July 5, 2008

Dear Barbara, Judy, Patti, and family, I was shocked to learn of Johnny's passing. When I told my mother, Anne Marie, she was so sad and shocked as well. Only about a week before Johnny had called her for her birthday. He was always so nice to Mom and had a great sense of humor too. All our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Anne Marie and Connie Reymann

Todd Hilsee

July 3, 2008

I was so sory to hear of this. My Dad spoke with John several times about family history and attested to his storytelling skills. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

your loving niece, trisha friel

July 3, 2008

Aunt Barb and Cousins..I am so sorry for your loss.Uncle Johnny was a devoted husband and loving father..
Mom and Aunt Patty..We all know how you adore your Big Brother..He will always protect you both. Nana is certainly in her glory!
I will always remember his big blue eyes,beautiful smile and the way he would sit back quietly and take it all in when "the gang " was all together.
Another Angel above...
Uncle Johnny...You will always be in our Hearts

Paul & Anna May Carmel

July 3, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Debbie Daily

July 3, 2008

Well What Can I tell you about "My Uncle Johnny". He was an awesome Guy. Caring, He loved his Family Very Much. I remember the fun times when I stayed with Him and his Family in Linwood, and then out to His Campgrounds (Red Wings). He would then always Bust me on My Eagles, evey Sunday morning call me during Football season, and tell me to be prepared for the loss. I would tell Him His Tampa Bay Buc's were going down to!! Back and forth the jokes and the laughs went.. But He'll be sadly missed. His Legacy will carry on... I Love and Miss You Uncle Johnny!! Your Neice, Debbie

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