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John Hirsh Obituary
Union Township - John Michael Hirsh, a resident of Union Township, passed away July 8, 2019 at the age of 71. John was born September 30, 1947 in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Kenneth R. and Mary Gaffney Hirsh. He was the cherished husband of Joan M. Hirsh (nee Gustafson) for 51 years.
John was the loving father of Julie Brem (Michael), Amy Ripberger (Gary) and Stacey Johnson (Eric), devoted grandfather of Benjamin, Grace, Emily, Jack, Justin, Michael, Trevor, Taylor, Kelsey and Adelaide and great-grandfather of Jonah, dear brother of Richard Hirsh and Eric Hirsh (Amy) and brother-in-law of Sharon Jones (Keith), Nancy Trendowski (John) and Denise LeHanka (John). He was the loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, James Goodman Jr. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 13 from 11 AM until 1 PM at St. Veronica Church, 4473 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd., Cincinnati 45244, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. E.C. Nurre Funeral Home serving the family. www.ecnurre.com.
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Chafic & Sheila Zenni
July 12, 2019
John Hirsh was our next door neighbor, dear friend and fellow poker player for 16+ years. He was the first person to kindly walk up to our door and welcome our family to the neighborhood and his granddaughter Kelsey was the first child to walk into our house and introduce herself to us and our girls and start playing with them. Over the years it was clearly evident that John was always ready to give you the shirt off his back if he thought it could help you. He and Joan were there for us at every event, good or painfully sad. John consistently reminded us while looking us straight in the eye that "if you every need anything guys, PLEASE do not hesitate to let us know, we are just right next door!" That was John but what was also John was that immediate big grin he always gave you when he saw you or when he was taking your money at poker.. We will miss him a great deal and may God welcome him with open arms but also give much needed strength to his soulmate Joan and all of their family during this huge loss. Love Chafic, Sheila, Tatiana, Drew, Amina & Bryson
Paul & Lillian Kohrs
July 12, 2019
What a great man. We will miss John forever and we love you Joan.
Lil & Paul
Doug MacDonald
July 11, 2019
A truly good man. I worked with him decades ago in Chicago. He always had time for everyone earning the respect of all.
david sheaffer
July 11, 2019
What a terrific man, husband, father, friend, neighbor, and POKER PLAYER
You will be missed by many but will be a topic of many conversations in the years ahead. Rest in peace
July 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
American Heart Association
July 10, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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