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Eileen Hackett Obituary
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Donald Lewis Jr.
She is survived by her husband, John, at home; her daughters, Jennifer Hackett of Vernon, Megan Dignardi and her husband, Mark, of Franklin and Caitlin Hackett-Petrucci of Vernon; her sons, Shawn Hackett and his wife, Kristen, of Wayne, and Matthew Hackett of Highland Lakes; a sister, Marianne Jamerson of Portland, Ore.; her grandchildren, Tyler and Pamela Hackett and Joey Petrucci; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral at 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the Ferguson-Vernon Funeral Home, 241 Route 94, Vernon. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 184 Breakneck Road, Highland Lakes. Final disposition will be private. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Donations in EileenÕs memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 669 Littleton Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Hackett
Maureen Gottschalk
April 25, 2017
Is this the Eileen H. that I went to school with in Staten Island, she lived with her grandmother in Rosebank?
JEANNIE SCUDIERI
January 25, 2010
I WORKED WITH EILEEN MANY YEARS AT THE A&P. I WILL MISS HER BUT I KNOW THAT SHE IS WITH THE LORD AND AT PEACE.GOD'S BLESSINGS TO JOHN AND THE FAMILY
Kim
January 25, 2010
Our condolences to Shawn, Kristen and the entire Hackett family. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Your neighbors, Kim & Scott
david nowakowski
January 25, 2010
The staff at Strawberry Park sends their condolences to the family. We will miss her at Bingo.
Meg Macerino
January 25, 2010
The Hackett Family,
God has a good neighbor now...no more suffering and at peace. Millie was up there waiting for her and I know they will have a great time together! Anything you need, please let me know. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't forget...we can still be right next door for you.
Martin Holder Jr
January 25, 2010
My Condolences to John and his family.Eileen has gone on to a better place.I have known John since our days at St Johns University.May she Rest in Peace.
colleen cracolici
January 25, 2010
From the time that my brother Johnny met Eileen, she instantly became one of my big sisters. She will be forever in my heart.
Maura Friend
January 24, 2010
John,
My condolences to you and your family. For years working at Metrocall with you, I knew how precious your family meant to you and the struggles your wife had with her illness. I had am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Maura Friend
January 24, 2010
Megan, so sorry for your loss.
Tracey Andersen
Ken Milio
January 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with John and his Family. Eileen's suffering has ended and now she is in a beautiful place with our Almighty Father.
Meg Dignardi
January 24, 2010
Mom you will always be in my heart. I'll never forget all the good times we had together. Your still my best friend and I'm glad you dont have to suffer any longer. You've made a huge impact on alot of peoples lives and you should be proud of that. Your the strongest person I know....I love you!
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