Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
John "Jake" J. Wilson, 81, of Lower Paxton Twp., passed away, Sunday, September 25, 2011, at his home. He was born November 8, 1929. He was the son of Hugh and Violet Wilson. He was a founding member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. "Jake" was instrumental in the creation of the Holy Name of Jesus...
Read MoreDear Wilson family: We are sorry to learn of the passing of a dedicated man who loved kids and football. My son still fondly quotes Jake's "Let the kids play."
Sincerely, the Fogarty family
Fogarty
October 16, 2011 | Harrisburg, PA
To the Wilson family,
I remember as a kid back in the 70's, mid-July, me and my brothers would start getting excited about football practice, we just could not wait to get our equipment in our white Jet duffle bag (the same ones we used as our book bags for school). When we won on Sunday, Father Mahoney would let us wear our jerseys to school on Monday and we wore them with PRIDE. Yes the sound of Jake's voice alone could rattle you in your cleats and God forbid if you where late for a...
KEVIN PARKER
October 05, 2011 | HARRISBURG, PA
Dear Mrs. Wilson and family,
I hope your good memories and the love you have for each other sustain you in the days ahead. I am sure he & Father Mahoney are doing a lot of "catching up". You are in my prayers.
Cathy Riordan
October 04, 2011 | Harrisburg, PA
Dear Wilson family, we were lucky enough to have known your father / grandfather through football. We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of the children and grandchildren.
Narus Family
October 03, 2011 | HARRISBURG, PA
My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the Wilson Family,
I didn't know your dad Rich but if he
was anything at all like you he cared
for his family and friends.
Fred Carpenter - Mayor Palmyra
September 30, 2011
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wilson Family, May your comfort rest in knowing the lasting legacy that has been left. Janet and Steve Roberts, Hummelstown Pa
Janet Roberts
September 30, 2011 | Hummesltown, PA
Wilson Family:
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Your dad was a good man and will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane (Hill) Boyer
September 29, 2011 | Harrisburg, PA
JAKE,
YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY MANY. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE ALL THOSE YEARS. YOU WERE LIKE MY SECOND DAD, ALWAYS ASKING ABOUT THE KIDS AND TAKING AN INTEREST IN THEM. YOU WERE VERY SPECIAL MAN. THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING ME IN YOUR LIFE.
TO YOUR FAMILY, JUST ALWAYS KEEP THOSE MEMORIES ALIVE, THEY WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS.
I LOVE YOU JAKE, REST PEACEFULLY
LOVE, MONICA MEHALICK
September 29, 2011
We would like to extend our condolences to the Wilson family. Jake was a huge part of HNJ football. A personal memory of him was trying to get field time for my 125 majorettes. It was an adventure! He was tough, but soft underneath. He had a great laugh. We will keep the family in our prayers and wish you time for healing. God Bless.
The Reiter Family
September 28, 2011 | Harrisburg, PA
