Bloomfield, New Jersey
John P. Glackin Mass is Monday for retired Hillside High School teacher John P. Glackin, 73, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital at Wayne., N.J. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the O'Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St., Bloomfield, N.J., on...
Read MoreMr. Glackin, best teacher I ever had. He kept me engaged with his exciting and passionate way of teaching! I thrived in his class and will always be thankful. May God Bless his soul.
Steven Karlik
September 01, 2024 | School
As my children get older i started thinking about the impact good teachers have on us. I immediately thought about Mr Glackin. He made learning fun and encouraged great conversations. One of the best teachers i learned from. May he rest in Peace
Emmanuel Solano
January 11, 2023
Mr. Glackin was one of those people who, if you are lucky, you get to meet during your journey in life. I had the privilege of being in his class and although I may not have truly appreciated his gifts at the time (Freshman year of 77), I began to see how amazing he was over time. His words of wisdom, his humor, his methods of reaching students and his advice. Every day of my 4 years he called me by the color of my shirt except for the day I asked him to sign my senior yearbook. He wrote...
Steve DeSmedt
June 30, 2018 | Student
I had a dream about Mr. Glackin. HE was my high school US History teacher. I gave this man a run for his money but he was an amazing teacher. Just his tactics and teaching style. You will be missed.
Ebony Clark
May 16, 2017 | Hillside, NJ | Student
Condolences to the Glackin family.May John Rest in peace .When he was a Marist brother he would visit I lived on 54 in Bayonne John . St Marys grammer school. He had a Great sence of humor and was a wonderful person.
Mary Ellem Givens Calcaterra
February 16, 2017 | Bayonne, NJ
Condolences to the Glackin family.May John Rest in peace .When he was a Marist brother he would visit I lived on 54 in Bayonne John . St Marys grammer school. He had a Great sence of humor and was a wonderful person.
Mary Ellem Givens Calcaterra
February 16, 2017 | Bayonne, NJ
One of the nicest people at Hillside High School. I know Patrick will miss you, but the extra years you had with him Mary was waiting for you. Rest in Peace you are one that will be missed here on Earth. You were loved by parents, students and staff.
Linda Ditzel
School Secretary
February 15, 2017
Rest in peace John many wonderful memories growing up in Bayonne and May the peace of the Lord be with the family .RIP dear friend.
Mary Ellen Givens Calcaterra
February 14, 2017 | Manahawkin, NJ
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was one of my favorite teachers I will misd him.
mayra conrad
February 13, 2017 | Albion, IN
