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Thomas P. Hornig, age 83 passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 30, 2018 on the Compassionate Care unit at St. Francis Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey until he married his high school sweetheart Ann. He resided in Union, New Jersey for over 50 years until moving to Wilmington Delaware in 2015
Tom worked for the Lummus Company for 30 years. He also worked in real estate and for Overlook Hospital. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Union Counsel #4504. He served in numerous roles including the Grand Knight and most recent, the Financial Secretary. He also organized the national bowling tournaments, ran the annual summer picnic and worked fundraising bingo. Even with all these activities, he made certain that his number one priority was always his loving family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian Hornig and Mary (nee Bill); three brothers, Max, George and Martin; sister, Marie; twin sister, Evelyn; and son-in-law, Stephen Hempsted
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ann (nee Giordano); his four children, Karen Hempsted, Gary Thomas Hornig (Donna), Lisa Ferro (Frank) and Nancy Truitt. He was Pop-Pop to his pride and joy, his 12 grandchildren, Adina, Brittney, Nicholas, Kathryn, Michael, Jacquelyn, Edward, Thomas, Sandra, Jenny, Gina and Christopher. He was also known as Pop-Pop the Great to his 12 great-grandchildren, Kalea, Mason, Gavin, Kayla, Mia, Lily, Ryan, Mitch, Maisie, Jacob, Olivia and Oliver; his sister-in-law, Joyce Hornig and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 5, at 9:15am at St. Michael R.C. Church, 1212 Kelly St. Union N.J. 07083. Friends may call at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, N.J. 07083 on Thursday, October 4 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation, 701 North Clayton St., Wilmington, DE 19805
302-994-9614
He was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey until he married his high school sweetheart Ann. He resided in Union, New Jersey for over 50 years until moving to Wilmington Delaware in 2015
Tom worked for the Lummus Company for 30 years. He also worked in real estate and for Overlook Hospital. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Union Counsel #4504. He served in numerous roles including the Grand Knight and most recent, the Financial Secretary. He also organized the national bowling tournaments, ran the annual summer picnic and worked fundraising bingo. Even with all these activities, he made certain that his number one priority was always his loving family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian Hornig and Mary (nee Bill); three brothers, Max, George and Martin; sister, Marie; twin sister, Evelyn; and son-in-law, Stephen Hempsted
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ann (nee Giordano); his four children, Karen Hempsted, Gary Thomas Hornig (Donna), Lisa Ferro (Frank) and Nancy Truitt. He was Pop-Pop to his pride and joy, his 12 grandchildren, Adina, Brittney, Nicholas, Kathryn, Michael, Jacquelyn, Edward, Thomas, Sandra, Jenny, Gina and Christopher. He was also known as Pop-Pop the Great to his 12 great-grandchildren, Kalea, Mason, Gavin, Kayla, Mia, Lily, Ryan, Mitch, Maisie, Jacob, Olivia and Oliver; his sister-in-law, Joyce Hornig and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 5, at 9:15am at St. Michael R.C. Church, 1212 Kelly St. Union N.J. 07083. Friends may call at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, N.J. 07083 on Thursday, October 4 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to the St. Francis Hospital Foundation, 701 North Clayton St., Wilmington, DE 19805
302-994-9614
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First Visitation
When
Thursday, October 4th, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
McCracken Funeral Home
Address
1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083
Second Visitation
When
Thursday, October 4th, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location
McCracken Funeral Home
Address
1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083
Service Information
When
Friday, October 5th, 2018 9:15am
Location
St. Michael the Archangel Church
Address
1212 Kelly Street Union, NJ 07083
Interment Information
Location
Fairview Cemetery
Address
1100 E. Broad Street Westfield, NJ 07090
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