John W. Hahn, 89, of Mantua Township, NJ, died at home on December 6, 2013 after a brief illness. Born August 30, 1924 inPhiladelphia, the son of Joseph H. and Clara T. (nee Niehaus) Hahn, he was raised in Magnolia.
Survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathryn J. (nee O’Kane) and sons Dennis R. of Mullica Hill, Kevin J. and wife Victoria of Monroeville and Robert L. and wife Kay of St. Louis, MO. Grandchildren Kevin J. of San Luis Obispo, CA, Andrea L. of West Chester, PA and Cecelia R. of St Louis, MO and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son J. Stephen and brother Joseph.
Loved by family and friends, he was a graduate of HaddonHeightsHigh Schooland TempleUniversity. A World War II veteran, Mr. Hahn served as a Navy signal man 1st class on the USS New York, mainly in the Pacific theater. In recent years he enjoyed attending the annual ship’s reunion.
He was a member of Church of the Incarnation and former mayor of Laurel Springs. At one time he was an avid golfer and enjoyed working in the yard.
Long time owner of Gerald Electric Construction Company, Inc., Mr. Hahn was a founding member of the Southern New Jersey Chapter of NECA. Inducted into the Academy of Electrical Contracting in 1980, in recent years he was recognized as an Emeritus Fellow.
Family and friends may visit with the family Friday, December 13, 2013 from 10-11:15 am at the Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main St., Mantua, NJ, where John’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am. Interment Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery, Mullica Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 or woundedwarriorproject.org would be appreciated.
