Horace Robert 'Bob' Conn, Jr.

CONN,
Horace Robert, Jr. age 87 of Hammonton, NJ born in West Chester PA, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2016. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served in World War II. He trained under Gregory "Pappy" Boyington commander of the Squadron known as "Black Sheep" and worked in Aerial Electrical Maintenance on the F-4U Corsair. In 1947 he received a document of recognition from President Harry Truman, He lived by, "Once a Marine, Always A Marine!" A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He arrived in Hammonton in 1969. He worked as a Master Machinist during the day, and in the evenings at DiPaola Clothes as a salesman of men's clothing. It was here that he met many local residents and began to "love where he lived." On February 14, 1970 he married his beloved wife Joanna. He became very active in the community as he joined several organizations. He was a "life time member" of the American Legion Post # 186, and served as Commander. He was also Commander of the Atlantic County American Legion, NJ State American Legion Executive Board and the recipient of the Atlantic County American Legion Distinguished Service Award. Bob was also a member of the Holy Name Society, and the St. Joseph Church Usher Coordinator. He faithfully attended the Ave Maria Annual Malvern Retreats for well over forty years. He was a member of the Hammonton Senior Canoe Club, a Town of Hammonton Constable, Judge Advocate for Hammonton First Independent Voters, and a Poll Worker for the Atlantic County Board of Elections. He was very active in both St. Joseph and the Hammonton Public School parent organizations, and at the Hammonton Swim Club with the swim team. After his retirement from Wheaton Industries, he worked an additional 22 years for the Atlantic County John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course. He loved playing golf and was a member of the Hammonton Chamber of Commerce Reach The 80's Club. He was Marshall for the LPGA golf tournaments for many years. He found great pleasure working in his yard, and socializing with friends. He loved life and lived it to its fullest. Predeceased by his parents Horace Robert Conn, Sr. and Anna Marie Conn, brother Henry Conn and sister Doris "Conn" Blessington. Surviving are his loving wife Joanna P. ( nee Presti ), children Sheryl "Conn" Dewald ( William ) of NJ, Robert Conn
( Susan ) of MN, Gayle "Conn" Carr of NJ, Steven Conn of NJ and Barbra " Conn" Alexander ( George ) of VA. One Brother Donald Conn and three sisters, Marie "Conn" Brown, Shirley "Conn" Passarella and Geraldine "Conn" Rice. Loving grandfather of Jeff, Andrea, Robert, Phillip, Kevin, Ryan, Caroline and George. Great Grandfather of 18. Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday Eve. from 7:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am - 12:00pm, all at the Marinella Funeral Home, 102 N. 3rd St. Hammonton, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday 12:30pm, St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish - St. Joseph Church 3rd & French Streets Hammonton, NJ. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 124 S. First Rd. Hammonton, NJ.

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, December 10, 2016
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel Parish - St. Joseph Church 226 French Street Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037