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The family of WW II USN John (Poppy) Hornyak have asked us to provide a flagline and escort to his final resting place at N. Hardyston Veterans Cemetery.
John “Poppy” Hornyak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at home. He was 98 years old. John was born in Witherbee, NY to Andrew and Mary Hornyak. The family moved to Ogdensburg, NJ soon after his birth. He was a lifelong resident of Ogdensburg.
John served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of war. After being honorably discharged from service, all he wanted to do was come back home to Ogdensburg, raise a family, and be the best father he could. John worked in the Maintenance Department for the NJ Zinc Company until most of the surface crews either had to go down to work in the mine or seek other employment. He left and went into new home construction, specializing in carpentry, roofing, and siding for many years. He then went to work for Cellate Co. in Franklin, NJ working as a Shift Foreman. After working there for 10 years, the company decided to relocate down south. John was asked to relocate with them, but he declined the offer as he had a son going to college in Pennsylvania, and he did not want to leave his family and friends in Ogdensburg and Sussex County. Later, John went to work for the Ogdensburg Department of Public Works and retired as Assistant Superintendent on 8-1-88.
John was a member of the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, an honorary member of the Ogdensburg Fire Department, a member of the American Legion Post 0132 in Franklin, NJ, and a lifetime member of the Ogdensburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152 where he served in the Color Guard. John was also a member of the Ogdensburg Athletic Club, participating in boxing and football for th
The family has asked for the procession to pass by his residence in Ogdensburg on our way to the cemetery. The procession will be led by Ogdensburg PD
They have also asked for a flagline at FJ Ramsey FH on Monday 10/2 from 6-8pm
Please bring 3x5 American Flag
Monday 10/2 Flagline
Rally Time: 5:45pm
Tuesday 10/3
Rally Time: 9:45am
ksu: 10:40am
RC: Rickdrummer
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SC - NNJ
Proud Son and Brother of Marines
Riding in honor of my Dad Sgt. Richard Merchant Sr. who passed away 11/16/2011
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