GM1 Ernest Edward Hanyecz was one of 47 sailors killed when 550 pounds of gunpowder exploded inside the No. 2, 16-inch gun turret on the battleship USS Iowa off Puerto Rico. He was a 10-year Navy veteran and had just re-upped for another 4 years. His plans were for a 20 year career in the Navy. He had served on 2 other ships, including a stint on the USS New Jersey patrolling waters off Beirut in 1984. He graduated from Bordentown Regional High School. He is survived by his wife, April Elizabeth Carter Hanyecz; two sons, Michael and Matthew; his parents, Ernie and Ann Hanyecz; two sisters, Diane Heupel and Karen Hanyecz; and his paternal grandmother, Frances Hanyecz. Service was held at St. Mary's Church, Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. Interment with full military honors was held in the parish cemetery.
USS Iowa Memorial
USS Iowa Memorial
GM1 Ernest Edward Hanyecz was one of 47 sailors killed when 550 pounds of gunpowder exploded inside the No. 2, 16-inch gun turret on the battleship USS Iowa off Puerto Rico. He was a 10-year Navy veteran and had just re-upped for another 4 years. His plans were for a 20 year career in the Navy. He had served on 2 other ships, including a stint on the USS New Jersey patrolling waters off Beirut in 1984. He graduated from Bordentown Regional High School. He is survived by his wife, April Elizabeth Carter Hanyecz; two sons, Michael and Matthew; his parents, Ernie and Ann Hanyecz; two sisters, Diane Heupel and Karen Hanyecz; and his paternal grandmother, Frances Hanyecz. Service was held at St. Mary's Church, Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. Interment with full military honors was held in the parish cemetery.
USS Iowa Memorial
USS Iowa Memorial
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