Hester, John J.

Veteran Information

Date of Birth: 4-Jul-34

Date of Death: 14-Jul-07

Address: 35 Purchase Street

Branch of Service: U.S. Navy

Service Number: 70286549

SKU: KOR-87 Categories: , ,

Description

John J. Hester was born on 7-4-1934 and lived at 35 Purchase Street. During the Korean War, John proudly served his country..

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Name: John J. Hester
Social Security Number: 070-28-6549
Birth Date: 4 Jul 1934
Issue year: 1951-1952
Issue State: New York
Last Residence: 10580, Rye, Westchester, New York
Death Date: 14 Jul 2007

John Hester passed away on July 14, 2007. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a salesman at the Feinsod Hardware Store on Purchase Street in Rye for over 25 years. Loving brother of Patricia Larken, Caring uncle of Michael, James, William and Annemarie. The family will receive friends at the Graham Funeral Home on Thursday from 9 AM to 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, 10 AM, at Resurrection Church. Interment to follow at Greenwood Union Cemetery. GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME 1036 Boston Post Road Rye, NY 10580 914-967-0129

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Published in The Journal News on Jul. 17, 2007.

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