John R. Hackert obituary: John R. Hackert's Obituary, Albany
In Memory Of
John R. Hackert
1923 - 2014
In Memory Of
John R. Hackert
1923 - 2014
John R. Hackert, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. He died as he lived, with honor and dignity, and in the presence of his loving family. Born and raised in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Reinhart and Mae (Whelan) Hackert.
He was a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" who gave up a career in professional baseball to defend our freedom in World War II with the United States Navy. He continued to serve, and retire, from the US Naval Reserve. He was the first in his family to earn a college degree and went onto a long and successful teaching career with South Colonie Central Schools.
He lived each day with kindness, honor and dignity, and will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
A devout Catholic, John was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church, making Colonie his home for 54 years.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband of 62 years to the late Rachel Hackert.
John is the devoted father of Denise Hackert- Stoner and her husband, Scott Stoner of Loudonville. He is the loving brother of Genevieve DeForest and the late Donald Hackert. John is the cherished grandfather of Nathan (Lorena) Hilton and Emily (Joseph Wetzel) Rachel Hilton Wetzel. He is the adoring great-grandfather of Mia and Ayden Hilton and Isabella and Greyson Wetzel. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and his close and dear friends, including Bob Lyons, Leon Eatough and Barbara Kline.
John’s family would like to thank the entire staff with Albany Medical Center Surgical ICU as well as his personal physician Dr. Gary Bakst for all of the care and compassion given to John.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, then to Christ Our Light Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12110 in memory of John R. Hackert.
He was a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" who gave up a career in professional baseball to defend our freedom in World War II with the United States Navy. He continued to serve, and retire, from the US Naval Reserve. He was the first in his family to earn a college degree and went onto a long and successful teaching career with South Colonie Central Schools.
He lived each day with kindness, honor and dignity, and will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
A devout Catholic, John was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church, making Colonie his home for 54 years.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband of 62 years to the late Rachel Hackert.
John is the devoted father of Denise Hackert- Stoner and her husband, Scott Stoner of Loudonville. He is the loving brother of Genevieve DeForest and the late Donald Hackert. John is the cherished grandfather of Nathan (Lorena) Hilton and Emily (Joseph Wetzel) Rachel Hilton Wetzel. He is the adoring great-grandfather of Mia and Ayden Hilton and Isabella and Greyson Wetzel. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and his close and dear friends, including Bob Lyons, Leon Eatough and Barbara Kline.
John’s family would like to thank the entire staff with Albany Medical Center Surgical ICU as well as his personal physician Dr. Gary Bakst for all of the care and compassion given to John.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, then to Christ Our Light Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12110 in memory of John R. Hackert.
John R. Hackert, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. He died as he lived, with honor and dignity, and in the presence of his loving family. Born and raised in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Reinhart and Mae (Whelan) Hackert.
He was a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" who gave up a career in professional baseball to defend our freedom in World War II with the United States Navy. He continued to serve, and retire, from the US Naval Reserve. He was the first in his family to earn a college degree and went onto a long and successful teaching career with South Colonie Central Schools.
He lived each day with kindness, honor and dignity, and will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
A devout Catholic, John was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church, making Colonie his home for 54 years.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband of 62 years to the late Rachel Hackert.
John is the devoted father of Denise Hackert- Stoner and her husband, Scott Stoner of Loudonville. He is the loving brother of Genevieve DeForest and the late Donald Hackert. John is the cherished grandfather of Nathan (Lorena) Hilton and Emily (Joseph Wetzel) Rachel Hilton Wetzel. He is the adoring great-grandfather of Mia and Ayden Hilton and Isabella and Greyson Wetzel. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and his close and dear friends, including Bob Lyons, Leon Eatough and Barbara Kline.
John’s family would like to thank the entire staff with Albany Medical Center Surgical ICU as well as his personal physician Dr. Gary Bakst for all of the care and compassion given to John.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, then to Christ Our Light Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12110 in memory of John R. Hackert.
He was a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" who gave up a career in professional baseball to defend our freedom in World War II with the United States Navy. He continued to serve, and retire, from the US Naval Reserve. He was the first in his family to earn a college degree and went onto a long and successful teaching career with South Colonie Central Schools.
He lived each day with kindness, honor and dignity, and will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
A devout Catholic, John was a communicant of Christ Our Light Catholic Church, making Colonie his home for 54 years.
He will be remembered as a loving and caring husband of 62 years to the late Rachel Hackert.
John is the devoted father of Denise Hackert- Stoner and her husband, Scott Stoner of Loudonville. He is the loving brother of Genevieve DeForest and the late Donald Hackert. John is the cherished grandfather of Nathan (Lorena) Hilton and Emily (Joseph Wetzel) Rachel Hilton Wetzel. He is the adoring great-grandfather of Mia and Ayden Hilton and Isabella and Greyson Wetzel. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and his close and dear friends, including Bob Lyons, Leon Eatough and Barbara Kline.
John’s family would like to thank the entire staff with Albany Medical Center Surgical ICU as well as his personal physician Dr. Gary Bakst for all of the care and compassion given to John.
Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, then to Christ Our Light Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Amsterdam.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12110 in memory of John R. Hackert.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, March 06, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
343 New Karner RD
Colonie, NY 12205
Directions & Map
Service
Friday, March 07, 2014 at 11:00 AM
Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family
Colonie Area (518-456-4442) is assisting the family