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John Hess Obituary
Fairport: (4/15/24 - 3/29/10) Predeceased by his sisters, Margaret Maier and Marian Stadtler. He is survived by his wife, Jan; his daughter, Patricia; step-children, Kathleen Embury, Anne (Tim) Cliby, Tim and Patrick Dwyer; 2 sisters, Betty Gutmann and Ruth Schuech of Rochester; 6 step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Jack was a graduate of Aquinas, the U of R, Phi Beta Kappa. He served in WWII with the 101st Airborne. He was employed at Eastman Kodak Company for over 30 years, as a Chemical Engineer and Department Head. Jack was an avid golfer and served on the Board of Directors at Ontario Golf Club for 12 years, a member for 40 years. He had a passion for photography. He valued faith, family and friendship.
Family and friends may call Friday, 1-3, 6-8, at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, Egypt location, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Road. His Funeral Mass, Monday, 11 AM, 4/5/10 at St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport. Entombment, White Haven Memorial Park, Fairport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack's memory to the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609 or Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hess
Kelly Vrooman
April 11, 2010
Jan & Family- You always appeared so happy together. You complemented each other in every way. You can hold onto these memories forever. God bless you all, thinking of you.
Sharon Vrooman
April 6, 2010
Jan & Family - Jack was a wonderful man and you both made beautiful memories together. I always enjoyed my visits with the both of you. I will also miss him dearly. I love all of you. Bless you and keeping you in my prayers.
Ginnie McConnell
April 4, 2010
Dear Jan and Family,
I am writing to you with the deepest
sadness in our hearts. Jack was loved
by everyone. He had a kindness that
could not be matched. His love for you and his families were incredible. We have lost a very close friend and wonderful man. May you find peace in your heart and know that you are loved and in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you. Ginnie and John
April 3, 2010
Dear Patty-It is with deepest sadness I write this note to you. Your Dad was one of a kind & we all thought the world and all of him. May God Bless you and I will remember you and your Dad in my prayers. Love, Anne Muir
April 2, 2010
Hi Jan,
Just received news from Paul Heiler of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Lil & Wayne Schoppe, Lady Lake, FL
Cindy & Neal Northrup
April 2, 2010
Dear Jan--
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. Our daughter in Rochester saw it in the paper and told us. Our most sincere sympathy is with you and the family. Cindy and Neal Northrup (Shallotte, NC)
April 1, 2010
Dear Hess Family: I worked with Jack back in the Polymer Department days. He was a lovely man - always the gentleman. My sympathies to you all. Sincerely, Diane Pear
Joan Vandyne
April 1, 2010
Dear Jan, You are in our thoughts and payers.
Love , Joan and Paul
April 1, 2010
Dear Jan. sorry to hear about your loss. Maria and I will be out of town Friday, but wanted you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers
Maria Ditommaso / David Lewis
Tom Dwyer
March 31, 2010
Dear Jan, We're so sorry for your loss. Much love and prayers,
Tom, Anne, and Molly Dwyer
Maureen Netti
March 31, 2010
Dear Kathy and Family,
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your step-dad. I know he was an important part of your life and family and he will be missed by all. I enjoyed hearing from you about what a wonderful man he was. I hope your memories of him bring you and your family much comfort at this time and in the days ahead.
With love and sympathy,
Maureen
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