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John "Jack" Obituary
He was born in Meriden, the son of the late Edward and Helen (Crebase) Hayes. A veteran of the Korean War, he served with the U.S. Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Suzio Construction as a dispatcher.
Jack was a member of the VFW, where he was commander, and a member the American Legion. He always enjoyed spending time with his friends at Ghezzi's Market, which was his daily routine. Jack was a caring and giving man who will be missed by many.
He is survived by five children, Scott Hayes of Meriden, Tammie Ives of Meriden, Edward Hayes of Florida, Lisa Day of Meriden, and Jacquelyn Hayes of Meriden; a sister, Shirley Valentine of Southington; four step-children, David Archer, Thomas Archer, Michael Archer, and Deborah Kendzior; 18 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a step-daughter, Stephanie Archer.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral liturgy in St. Pius X Church. Burial, with military honors, will be in Miner Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Middlesex Hospital, Hospice and Palliative Care, 28 Crescent St., c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, Middletown, CT 06457.
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6 Entries
The Urbano Family
April 16, 2008
Eddie,Kristin and the Hayes family,
We are sorry for your loss.
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Love,
Uncle Nick, Aunt Kelley and Kids
Ben Tiezzi
April 15, 2008
Have many memories of Jack back in the good old days playing in the old Grove St lot and our numerous talks at the Suzio plant.
May he rest in peace.
LINDA REA
April 15, 2008
I WORKED WITH "THE COMMANDER"JACK AT SUZIO'S IN THE DISPATCH OFFICE WHEN HE USED TO BE A MORNING FILL IN.HE
WAS ALWAYS UPBEAT AND HUMEROUS MAKING OUR MORNINGS PASS.HE WOULD SING AND STOMP HIS FEETLIKE HE WAS IN A BAND. JACK WAS A GREAT GUY
AND WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY THOSE WHO KNEW HIM
Vincent Guidace
April 15, 2008
Condolences to the family. I remember Jack when I lived at 72 Grove St., Meriden back in the late forty's. Jack and his family lived up the street from us. Jack and his dad used to come to my father's barber shop. My dad, Frank, and his Dad were neighborhood friends. Jack will be remembered in my prayers.
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RICH & BONNIE RACINE
April 15, 2008
TO THE HAYES FAMILY
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF HIM MAKE YOU SMILE.
Abbey Kendzior
April 15, 2008
Dear Grandpa Jack,
I am still in shock. It never occurred to me that you wouldn't be around forever. And, I fear I relied on that. We all did. You were Mr. Reliable. I could always count on hearing your distinctive "hyello" when I rang your line. It's with me now. There are so many other things I could count on with you: You always dressed dapper and with a smile on your face, your Suzio t-shirt collection that Gram made you give away as nightshirts for the kids, tabasco, tabasco, and more tabasco- oh and a bit of salt with that, your six times daily trips to Ghezzi’s for whatever we wanted, your strong bond with your mother and sister and your love for all of your family, your kind,caring and forgiving soul, lottery tickets and the daily newspapers, you were always up for an adventure- whether to the nearby casino or some trips to Disney World, various expressions that always came out of your mouth which always made me laugh, and most importantly your dedication to Gram especially when she was sick... I could go on and on. But, overall, I have to steal the nickname your friend Steve gave you and say that I always thought Commander Jack would be out on patrol. Well, in a way, I guess you are. I’m certain Gram has some errands for you up there in Heaven. You truly were a special grandfather and I will miss you terribly. Thank you for all that you sacrificed for me. Much Love, Abbey
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