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John Hessel Obituary

HESSEL - John R. Jr. "Jack" of Commack, NY (longtime resident of Kings Park NY) on January 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Gail P. Loving father of Mary Endsley and John R. (Karen) Hessel III. Dear brother of Thomas (Mary) Hessel and Paul (Rosemary) Hessel. Cherished grandfather of Helen, Marion, John IV, Anne, Jessica and great grandfather of Akari, Adelaine, Hal, Amaris and Dorothy. Jack was a retired school Psychologist for the Bay Shore School District and a very active member of the Kings Park Community serving at the time of his death as the Treasurer of the Kings Park Chamber of Commerce. A private family funeral will be followed by a public memorial at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Butler-Hughes Funeral Home, Inc., Kings Park. www.butler-hughesfuneralhome .com for further information.

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 21, 2021.

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Jane McWilliams

December 28, 2024

Gail, I haven´t met you but my husband, Bob McWilliams was a classmate of yours at HHS. I want to express my condolences and let you know that Bob kept every card you created and sent each year. Bob passed away in September `23 and I´m going thru his things. We both enjoyed your beautiful cards. Hope you are doing well, it´s so hard. Take care, Jane McWilliams, Napa, CA

Fran and Elliot

January 28, 2021

Dear Gail, Fran and I just learned of jacks passing today. Our time with him is a blessing that we will never forget. Jack aka as "The Captain of the titanic" was special beyond words. We loved him and we love you. I wish for everyone in your beautiful family to know, that he will forever live in our hearts. Elliot

Rich & Betty Buksa

January 25, 2021

Gail, we were so saddened to hear of Jack’s passing and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family.
May God bless all of you with the peace that passes all understanding, in Jesus’ name I pray

Madeleine (Burnside)

January 24, 2021

Jack will be sorely missed. A truly kind, generous, and great man. I treasure his memory and his friendship with my beloved BillLukan.

Carol Mercier

January 21, 2021

I worked with Jack at many CPSE school district meetings. He was a fine gentleman and demonstrated great care in recommending services for children. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tom & Penny O'Reilly

January 21, 2021

A great friend of Irish History Classes for many years at St Joseph's with his wife Gail. Always a leader in our classes. An all around great person and friend to many class mates. He will be missed.

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