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Jack Hexter Obituary
He was born in South Bend, Indiana on June 20, 1942, to Jack and Corinne Hexter. Jack grew up in South Bend and later moved to Rhode Island where he graduated high school. Jack attended Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana where he received his degree in aeronautical engineering. Jack's career in aviation was with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, where he was employed until retirement.
Jack was the father of Shelley Smith (deceased) and husband, Matt; Craig Hexter and his wife, Tricia. He was grandfather to Aaron, Justin, and Ashley Smith and Ryan, Colin and Madeline Hexter. He is also survived by his sister Jill (Hexter) DeGregorio and his brother in-law, Edward DeGregorio, their sons Jason and Scott; and a great-niece and -nephew.
Jack will be remembered for his love of travel, food, aviation, fishing, hunting, trains, birds, and most of dogs of all kinds. In retirement, he was often found walking his own dogs or ensuring the neighborhood animals were well cared for with treats.
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for Jack Hexter
Mary Hexter Moneypenny
September 4, 2022
To the entire Hexter family:
I am so sorry for your loss, which I recently learned of on the Internet. May you be comforted by fond memories of good times together, as well as the love and support of family and friends.
Mary Hexter Moneypenny
September 4, 2022
Jill, I´m so sorry for your loss, which I just found out about on the Internet. May you be comforted by memories of the good times together.
Bill Meyers
December 22, 2020
Jack was a long-time and good friend. He has a great family, many friends, and I'm sure he will be greatly missed. And our fishing gang especially enjoyed his company every year on our trip to Canada - we will all miss him.
Esther Radican
December 18, 2020
Jean,
We used to like in Glastonbury in 1966 or so and met you and Jack. We were just thinking about you and Jack last week. We took a dinner flight and flew about Dallas and it reminded us of the time Jack took us for a flight from Bradley to look at the Christmas lights. We have fond memories of you and Jack. I looked on the internet and saw that he had passed. We are very sorry for your loss.
Esther & Dave Radican
Steve Govostes
December 16, 2020
Jack was a good friend and a great neighbor, a fishing buddy, and a
Father figure to me. He was very sharp witted, and warm hearted,
and I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to the Hexter and Smith families.
Jeff R.
December 8, 2020
I would see Jack at Crystal lake every year. I never saw Jack when he wasn't smiling. Good memories.
Don Weiner
December 7, 2020
Don and I have fond memories of his smile, his humor, his joy of eating a great meal, his love of dogs, and simply an all around great guy. Sending our sincere condolences to Jean and Craig who we remember well. Best, Reina and Don Weiner
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