FRANCIS HACKEL

October 4, 1923 - February 7, 2015

Francis Hackel, 91, of Newfoundland, NJ, passed away at his home on Friday, February 7, 2015 with his family by his side. Francis was born on October 4, 1923 in West New York, NJ to the late Emma (Corlett) and the late Conrad Hackel. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1945 earning the Purple Heart. Francis married Constance (Allen) in 1949 and together they raised their family in Guttenberg, NJ. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Simon the Apostle RC Church in Newfoundland, NJ. Francis was a member of the VFW, Sokol USA, the Knights of Pithias, and the Golden Age Club of Milton. Francis was predeceased by his dear siblings William, Raymond, Conrad Jr, and Doris Hackel and Emily Stark. He is survived by his beloved wife Constance of 65 years, his loving son Michael Hackel and his wife Melanie of Washington State, his loving daughters Patricia Stuhlmiller and her husband Allan of Virginia, Constance Young and her husband John of Newfoundland, and Christine Profaca and her husband Dennis of Jefferson Township; his cherished grandchildren Jason Stuhlmiller and Diana Henderson; Taylor Hackel and Meredith Drenski; Mark, Daniel, and Emily Profaca; and Jillian and Cassidy Young; his adored great grandchildren Alisha, Briana, Cora, Landen, Zechariah, and Myles, as well as his dear sister Marilyn Pirnat and his dear brother Gerard Hackel. A memorial service will take place at a later date at St. Simon the Apostle RC Church, 1010 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.