John J. Hissick

Gentle And Loving

Husband And Father

John “Yash” J. Hissick, 72, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of 45 years to Lucille (Kotch) Hissick, died December 30, with his family by his side. Born in McAdoo, Penn., he was the son of John and Anna Kmetz Hissick.

 Survivors in addition to his wife include a devoted daughter, Joanne and her husband, Dr Craig Tenenbaum, of Newtown; a sister, Carol Bonko and husband, Fred, of McAdoo; and several nephews and cousins.

He was an Army veteran of the Koran War, and a retired machinist for Bridgeport Machines, where he worked for more than 28 years and was a member of its Quarter Century Club. Mr Hissick had also worked for William B. Meyers as a rigger for more than nine years before retiring. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local #191.

An avid sports fan, Yash enjoyed watching college games, especially the UConn men’s and women’s sports programs. He was a kind and gentle individual who loved animals, in particular his cat, John Boy, and Sam, his canine friend.

A special note of thanks and gratitude to all the staff and nurses at St Vincent’s Medical Center, especially the nurses in ICU, 7E oncology ward, and Level 7 South, 10 South, the ER staff, and to VNS and Vitas staff (Hospice Care). The family wishes to express a particular note of appreciation to Dr and Mrs Paul Berard.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated January 2. Interment was at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

Memorial donations may be made to NORDS of Danbury, PO Box 1968, Danbury CT 06813-1968 or to St Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, c/o St Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport CT 06606.

The Newtown Bee          January 8, 2010