John (Jack) DeVere Hoy Jr., 88, Jackson, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, with his daughter and family by his side. Born on Nov. 30, 1926 in his beloved town of Long Branch, then moving to various places until he settled in Jackson Twp. where he remained for 28 years. Jack was a WW II Navy veteran on the USS Scania AKA-40 working as a Storekeeper Second Class. He was a proud Deputy Chief Fireman at Fort Monmouth from 1953 to 1981, and a dedicated member of the Sprinkler Fitters Union working for Allied Sprinkler in Tinton Falls.
Jack is predeceased by his wife, Helen Claire Gallagher and granddaughter, Sarah Lu Herig. He is survived by his devoted sister, Cynthia Lois Pierce of Eatontown; his brother, George Hoy of Maine and his loving children, Glenn David Hoy and his wife Debbie Hoy of Wilmington, Delaware; Gail Debra Kellenberger of Savannah, Georgia and Sandra Lu Herig-Hoffman and her husband (Jack's caregiver) Thomas E Hoffman of Brick. Jack leaves behind 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or online at http://www.alzfdn.org.
Message to Dad-Being with you has meant so much to all of us. God answered our prayers and we have been more than blessed. We have treasured each moment and are grateful for all that you did. One thing is for sure, our love for you has never stopped and it will never end. You have filled a place in our hearts that was only reserved for you. We will always be thankful for the long life God granted to you. Go in peace with the One who loves you. Enjoy the heavenly places where your soul will dwell. Until that time we meet again, we will hold you close in our hearts. ~Glenn, Gail, Sandy
Jack is predeceased by his wife, Helen Claire Gallagher and granddaughter, Sarah Lu Herig. He is survived by his devoted sister, Cynthia Lois Pierce of Eatontown; his brother, George Hoy of Maine and his loving children, Glenn David Hoy and his wife Debbie Hoy of Wilmington, Delaware; Gail Debra Kellenberger of Savannah, Georgia and Sandra Lu Herig-Hoffman and her husband (Jack's caregiver) Thomas E Hoffman of Brick. Jack leaves behind 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or online at http://www.alzfdn.org.
Message to Dad-Being with you has meant so much to all of us. God answered our prayers and we have been more than blessed. We have treasured each moment and are grateful for all that you did. One thing is for sure, our love for you has never stopped and it will never end. You have filled a place in our hearts that was only reserved for you. We will always be thankful for the long life God granted to you. Go in peace with the One who loves you. Enjoy the heavenly places where your soul will dwell. Until that time we meet again, we will hold you close in our hearts. ~Glenn, Gail, Sandy
John (Jack) DeVere Hoy Jr., 88, Jackson, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, with his daughter and family by his side. Born on Nov. 30, 1926 in his beloved town of Long Branch, then moving to various places until he settled in Jackson Twp. where he remained for 28 years. Jack was a WW II Navy veteran on the USS Scania AKA-40 working as a Storekeeper Second Class. He was a proud Deputy Chief Fireman at Fort Monmouth from 1953 to 1981, and a dedicated member of the Sprinkler Fitters Union working for Allied Sprinkler in Tinton Falls.
Jack is predeceased by his wife, Helen Claire Gallagher and granddaughter, Sarah Lu Herig. He is survived by his devoted sister, Cynthia Lois Pierce of Eatontown; his brother, George Hoy of Maine and his loving children, Glenn David Hoy and his wife Debbie Hoy of Wilmington, Delaware; Gail Debra Kellenberger of Savannah, Georgia and Sandra Lu Herig-Hoffman and her husband (Jack's caregiver) Thomas E Hoffman of Brick. Jack leaves behind 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or online at http://www.alzfdn.org.
Message to Dad-Being with you has meant so much to all of us. God answered our prayers and we have been more than blessed. We have treasured each moment and are grateful for all that you did. One thing is for sure, our love for you has never stopped and it will never end. You have filled a place in our hearts that was only reserved for you. We will always be thankful for the long life God granted to you. Go in peace with the One who loves you. Enjoy the heavenly places where your soul will dwell. Until that time we meet again, we will hold you close in our hearts. ~Glenn, Gail, Sandy
Jack is predeceased by his wife, Helen Claire Gallagher and granddaughter, Sarah Lu Herig. He is survived by his devoted sister, Cynthia Lois Pierce of Eatontown; his brother, George Hoy of Maine and his loving children, Glenn David Hoy and his wife Debbie Hoy of Wilmington, Delaware; Gail Debra Kellenberger of Savannah, Georgia and Sandra Lu Herig-Hoffman and her husband (Jack's caregiver) Thomas E Hoffman of Brick. Jack leaves behind 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 4 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or online at http://www.alzfdn.org.
Message to Dad-Being with you has meant so much to all of us. God answered our prayers and we have been more than blessed. We have treasured each moment and are grateful for all that you did. One thing is for sure, our love for you has never stopped and it will never end. You have filled a place in our hearts that was only reserved for you. We will always be thankful for the long life God granted to you. Go in peace with the One who loves you. Enjoy the heavenly places where your soul will dwell. Until that time we meet again, we will hold you close in our hearts. ~Glenn, Gail, Sandy
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