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John Hockenjos Obituary
Passed on April 5, 2016 at his residence in Manchester Twp. John F. Hockenjos, son of Fred W. & Mabel (Klozbach) Hockenjos, was born in Glendale, NY and raised in both Glendale & Rock Hill, NY. He attended Woodrow Wilson Vocational High School & Pratt Institute. John worked as a carpenter & construction superintendent. He was President of SNJ Construction, John F. Hockenjos, Inc. & Hockenjos Pre-Engineered Buildings all located in Bay Shore, NY. His general contracting companies were responsible for the construction of hundreds of gas stations & commercial buildings.
He was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, his Savior and Friend. He was a former congregant of New Life Community Church, Sayville, NY, where he served as an ordained Elder. John's Confirmation verse was "God is Love." His favorite Bible verses were Psalm 23, Isaiah 66:1-8 and John 3:16. He came to know Jesus Christ more fully as part of the Tres Dias Community.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Doris, of Manchester, NJ; his 4 sons & their wives: John Jr., Mark (Laure), Robert (Cathy), Glenn (June), 2 daughters & their husbands Donna (Frank) Rizzuto, Elise (Goss) Kauffman; also step-children Alan Sweetman, Carol Delena, Laura Bellinger, as well as fourteen grandchildren. Cremation private. Arrangements by DeGraff Funeral Home, Lakehurst. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Community Reformed Church, 30 Lacey Road, Whiting, NJ, 08759. A Memorial Service will be held at Community Reformed Church on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 11:00 am.
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Donald Schell
April 14, 2016
Dear Doris and Family. People we meet, for the most part, hardly leave a lasting mark. John was one of the exceptions that left a mark in my life. It was a pleasure and honor to have known him. Regards Donald Schell
Marion Goldberg
April 11, 2016
Dear Doris: Both you and John will always be remembered well at the Leisure Knoll Computer Club. John was helpful with the computer and you were always preparing some delicious refreshment. And, I always remember that you worked together as a team. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Marion Goldberg, Past President.
Loretta R. Snack
April 11, 2016
Dear Doris and Family
I was saddened to hear this news today. John was such a friendly person. You and he were an asset to our Leisure Knoll Computer Club, as you kindly prepared refreshments for our meetings. I pray that our Heavenly Father comforts all of you as He welcomes John to His home.
Bernice and Gordon Piper
April 10, 2016
To Doris and John, Donna, Mark, Alise, Robbie and Glen,
To remember what a fine guy John was is very easy for me. A close, life long friend and pal, will never forget him. And you all meant so much to him. We have many fond memories.
Best regards,
Bernice and Gordon
Vivian Piper
April 9, 2016
Dear Doris, John Jr., Mark, Robert, Glenn, Donna and Elise,
Dad just called me with the news of John's passing. I am so very sorry. I have many great memories of visiting your family when we were all kids, and I'll never forget his smile and his wonderful good humor. I hadn't seen him for many years, but he was at my Dad's birthday celebration 10 years ago and it was like old times. He and I reconnected again a couple of years ago while working on some common genealogy.
My love and prayers to all of you. He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Vivian Piper
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