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Hugh Ball Obituary

Hugh Earnest Ball III POQUOSON - Hugh Earnest Ball III, 45, a native of Virginia Beach and Poquoson resident the past six years, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was a mechanical engineer at Northrup Grumman Shipbuilding, Newport News for the past 20 years, and was a member of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church in Tabb. He loved boating, hunting and fishing. Hugh is survived by his wife of 19 years, Denise S. Ball; his children, Deana, Garrett and Parker; his parents, Margaret and retired U.S. Navy Cmd. Hugh E. Ball Jr.; five sisters, Karen Macomber and husband Bob, Carmen Waldman and husband Dave, Michele Cape and husband Ed, Margaret Zurschmit and husband Bob, and Leslie Kampschmidt and husband, Olaf; mother and father-in-law, Delores and Charles Schillaci; brother-in-law, Paul Schillaci and wife Jane; three nephews; and 11 nieces. The family will receive friends today from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, immediately followed by a Mass of Christian burial at noon by the Rev. Charles J. Faul. Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for his children's education to The Ball Children's Education Fund, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 2116, Newport News, VA 23609. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com . "He was a loyal, loving, and hard-working husband, father, son, brother, and friend." Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 17, 2010.

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Paul, Cheryl & Jennifer Facenda

July 26, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

July 26, 2010

To the entire family,
May you all find comfort from family, friends and faith. They are all there for you.
The Angell's (Hugh's cousin)

Emily Favero (Hankins)

July 20, 2010

Denise, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family.

Scott Buchwald

July 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Hugh for 20 yrs in the yard and considered him more than a colleage, he was a friend and I feel a great loss. He was a good man.

Christina Ramos-Echevarria

July 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God keep you and your family safe in his loving arms during your painful lose

July 19, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our family is praying for you and your family. WIth loving sympathy,
Doug, Carol, Shalom, Christina, Angela and Brittany Furst

Dash Family

July 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Meg Lockwood

July 19, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I met you while you were training your lovely dog. I saw the love and concern Mr. Ball had for the family. My sympathy to you.

jaimie chandler

July 18, 2010

Deana cheered with my girls. Please accept our deepest sympathy and love during this time.
Jaimie, Tommy, Stephanie, Amanda and Vincent Chandler

Flora Randall

July 17, 2010

Deepest Condolences on the loss of Hugh. May God's presence be a strength as all of us come through Hugh's passing and be that guide that leads us forward. -Flo - member of the CVN 78 Project NGNN

John Graham

July 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was an honor and a privilege to have Hugh as friend. He will be missed.

Alan Mitchell

July 17, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss of Hugh. He truly was a great, helpful and knowledgable person as we worked together at Newport News Shipyard. Our thoughts will be with you all

Denise Taylor

July 17, 2010

Denise, You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Denise, David,Samantha & Aaron Taylor

Chris Canelias

July 17, 2010

I have found memories of Hugh from Jr. High and High school as a friend of Margaret's. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. Love Chris Canelias

Cheryl Long

July 17, 2010

Denise,Deana, Garrett, Parker and Ball Family,

We are so sorry for your loss.Hugh was such a dear sweet person and always had a smile. God will wrap his arms around you all during this sad time.Our hearts go out to you all. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love the Long's Paul,Cheryl, Chase & Ashley

Chris and Family

July 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. I and all of those you touched will always remember you for your dedication to fairness and the goodness of all men.

Margaret Zurschmit

July 17, 2010

We all loved you very much and will miss you tremendously! Knowing that you are finally at peace, brings me great comfort. I love you Hugh.

Beth Freeman

July 16, 2010

Denise & Family~

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God be with you in your time of healing.

The entire staff at Dr. Leigh's will continue to keep you in our prayers and if there is anything that you need please do not hesitate to call!

The Freeman's

Buck Dever

July 16, 2010

Our Prayers and thoughts are with you Denise & your family.

Mark Miller

July 16, 2010

Hugh was a wonderful person to work with. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eden Jones

July 16, 2010

Iam so sorry for your loss, I didnt know Mr.Ball but he was a fellow Shipbuilder at NGSB. You have been in my familys thought and prayers since wed and we will continue. May God give you peace and comfort.

Kathy Barber

July 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. Paul and I have nothing but the fondest memories of Hugh. Anything we can do to help you during this very difficult time, please let me know.

Mary Lou Ebinger-Stephenson

July 16, 2010

May God comfort and sustain you in this terrible time of sorrow.

GINO DESTEFANO

July 16, 2010

We will miss you Hugh III May God bless your family Love the DESTEFANO FAMILY and THE CEMETERY RIDGE HUNT CLUB

Denise, Emma and Bruce Fair

July 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keeping his memory close will bring you comfort.

Gino DeStefano

July 16, 2010

we will miss you, Hugh III god bless your family. The Destefano Family and Cemetery Ridge Hunt Club

Alex McClure

July 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Claudia Davenport

July 16, 2010

Denise, Deanna, Garett and Parker

Our thoughts are with you as you go through these difficult times.
May God grant you all the strength to get through this. We are here if you need anything, just ask.

The Davenport's
Garett, Claudia, Hunter and Emily

Dan Carey

July 16, 2010

So sorry to hear about Hugh. I worked with him and he had a reputation as a top-notch engineer with a strong work ethic. Hugh will be greatly missed. Our family's prayers are with you.

Denise Topping

July 16, 2010

Denise, Deana, Garret and Parker - So very sorry to hear about your husband / father. I'm sure your memories of him will sustain you as you move forward. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Love, Denise, Warren, Abby and Jake Topping

Glen & Sally Parker

July 16, 2010

Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers! May GOD bless you in your time of sorrow.

The Parker Family

July 16, 2010

Denise, Deana, Garrett and Parker,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and hopefully the people thinking of you gives some you all some comfort. Hugh will be missed dearly.
Love the Crider's (Cousin Renee (Ball), Elliot, Jared and Megan)

July 16, 2010

Denise, Deana, Garret, and Parker,
You are in our thought and prayers. Hugh will be missed dearly.
Love the Crider's (Cousin Renee (Ball), Elliot, Jared and Megan)

Angie Neville-Biesinger

July 16, 2010

Hugh was a wonderful person. He will remain fondly in our hearts forever. May God continue to carry his family and friends as they heal during the loss of such a great man.

sue henton

July 16, 2010

We are so saddened by this news. Your family and children are in our thoughts and prayers. You are surrounded by a community who loves and cares for you. May you have love and strength to get you through these coming days and months! The Henton Family

July 16, 2010

July 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Tibbetts Family, Norfolk, Virgunia

Sylvia and Gary Neville

July 16, 2010

"Our thoughts, prayers and hearts go out to you in this sorrowful time." Sylvia and Gary Neville (Virginia Beach, VA)

July 16, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We will pray for your family. May God bless all of you.

Ann and Charlie Donnelly, Glen Spey, NY
Friends of Leslie and Olaf

Beth Tibbetts

July 16, 2010

We are so very sorry for your loss. God Bless you all. ( Bryant, Beth, Walter, and Sarah Tibbetts)

Carol Goforth

July 16, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Caleb Butler

July 16, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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