John Hillenbrand
John Hillenbrand

Obituary of John Henry Hillenbrand

John Henry Hillenbrand, Jr., age 63, of South Onondaga died Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at Community General Hospital, Onondaga Hill, New York. John was born February 25, 1939 in Syracuse, New York, the son of John Henry and Marion (Dibble) Hillenbrand. He was a graduate of St. Anthony of Padua School Class of 1957. He was a plumbing forman at Syracuse University Physical Plant for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He previously worked for Consolidated Gas Pipe Line and Burns Brothers, Inc. He was a member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 31 in Syracuse and Woodfield Sportsmans Asociation, Cuyler, New York. Mr. Hillenbrand is survived by his beloved companion of 23 years, Rosemary Garn; two daughters, Theresa M. Ikeda of Camillus, New York and Deborah J. Hillenbrand of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sons, John H. Hillenbrand III of Las Vegas, Nevada and Steven J. Hillenbrand of Jamesville, New York; one sister, Jane A. Hillenbrand of Onondaga Hill, New York; one brother, Hugh D. Hillenbrand of Henderson, Nevada; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth A. Hillenbrand in 1944 and a brother, James J. Hillenbrand in 1989. Funeral: Saturday, October 26, 2002, 11:00 a.m. in Corpus Christi Church, 4468 South Onondaga Road, Nedrow, New York where a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated by Father Dennis Hayes. Burial: St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Old Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, New York. Calling Hours: Friday, October 25, 2002, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, Inc., 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, 13205. Memorials may be made to CNY Friends for Sarah Garn Developmental Service, 800 S. Wilber Avenue, Syracuse, New York, 13204.
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