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Joseph HANSON Obituary

HANSON - Joseph J., in his 92nd year. Born March 28, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY the fourteenth and youngest child of Nils and Elizabeth Hanson. Beloved husband of Gertrude; devoted father of Billy (Patty), Gerry (Dianne) and Anne Lupo (Ernest); cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He raised his family in Mineola and resided there for over thirty five years; retired to Port Charlotte, Florida and returned to Franklin Square, N.Y. Longtime member of Teamster's Union 807 and former employee of Nassau BOCES. In 1944, Staff Sergeant "J.J." Hanson landed on Omaha Beach under enemy fire and served with the Army Air Force's 368th Fighter Group as a Crew Chief. Joseph participated in the liberation of Buchenwald Death Camp as well as The Battle of the Bulge earning the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Viewing Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at BarnesSorrentino Funeral Capel, 539 Hempstead Ave, W. Hempstead, NY 11552 (516) 481-8870. Funeral mass Wednesday 11:30AM, St. Thomas the Apostle Church Chapel, 875 Hempstead Ave, W. Hempstead. In lieu of flowers donations appreciated to "RKS Share 'N Care" Rosemary Kennedy School Faculty Council, 2850 N. Jerusalem Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793.

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Published by Newsday on Mar. 12, 2013.

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Eileen Hanson

March 13, 2013

Dear Aunt Gert, Billy, Gerald and Ann
Guess there was a big party in heaven when Jerome got there, what with all the family and friends waiting there to greet him.
Can never forget how loving and generous he was to drive and pull my trailor out to Albuquerque New Mexico with my two girls, two cats, one dog and myself. No sooner did we get out of NY when my car broke down. What would I have done if I had been by myself? He just took it all in stride, what a patient and loving man. He will be missed a lot and when the pain of grief is over there will be loving memories of a wonderful man.
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Eileen

March 12, 2013

Dear
Aunt Gert, I am sorry to hear about Uncle Jerry. When my sister Judy Called me tonight all I could think of was when you and Uncle Jerry took me on a camping trip. I wish I lived closer so that I was able to be there. Just remember that I have a lot of childhood memories with you and Uncle Jerry. Love and Miss You Elsie (Junior). Signed now as Elsie Brunemann

Tom Ruschin

March 12, 2013

Dear Aunt Gert, Billy, Gerald, Anne and the entire Hanson family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We were very sad when we heard of the passing of Uncle Jerry, but we immediately reflected upon happy times together, trips to the Amish country, Zinns Diner, sibling banter between Nanny, Francie and Uncle Jerry, stories of my father and of battles fought in WWII and more recently Uncle Jerry's 90th birthday party! He will always be in our thoughts.
The Ruschins
Tom, Tina, Sophie & Kyle

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