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John Hillmann Obituary

HILLMANN - John W. Jr., of East Northport, L.I. on January 25, 2009 at the age of 49 years. Beloved husband of Catherine and loving father of Samantha and Brian. Dear son of John W. Hillmann, Sr. and Virginia Powles and her husband Frank. Grandson of Emily Brodsky. Son-in-law of Mike and Rebecca Higgins and their families.Cherished brother of James, Karl and Eric Hillmann. Visiting Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Brueggemann Funeral Home, 522 Larkfleld Road, East Northport. Funeral service Thursday 11:00am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 120 Vernon Valley Road and Crest Drive, East Northport. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to PBA Office, Widows and Orphans Fund, 89 East Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501 would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 27, 2009.

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Carolyn, Miro, Michael & Marc Sumberac

February 10, 2009

Catherine and children so sorry to hear of the lose of your husband and father, our deepest sympathy is with you all. May he rest in peace.

Christine Ryan

January 30, 2009

Catherine,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and and your children. God Bless You.

Kevin Matthews

January 28, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time in your lives. May God Bless John and his family. John was a great Police Officer to work with and will be missed by many friends of the police department.

Kevin (NCPD 2nd Pct) and Laurette Matthews and family

John Bodnar

January 27, 2009

John, Im sorry to see you go. I will miss you on the golf course.Many games we played together. Not always good but always fun.I enjoyed working with you over many years in the 2 pct. and will remember you always. See you on the other side. friend...

Krysta Jorgensen

January 27, 2009

Catherine, Sammy and Brian my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all so much!! John will be missed, he was amazing and had so much love! If you need anything you know who to call <3

Lidia Desmond

January 27, 2009

Catherine, Sam and Brian, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loving husband and dad and friend to so many, he is now pain free and at peace and may the memories always bring a smile and fill your hearts with love and joy.

The Desmond family

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