John W. Hill, Jr., 77, of Louisville, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009.
He was retired from Rohm & Haas and was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He graduated from Manual High School and the University of Louisville. He belonged to the Young at Hearts Club at St. Paul’s Catholic Church where he was member. He was an avid golfer and loved animals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Irene Hill and brothers, Frank and Mike Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Cocuzzi) Hill; children, Mike Hill (Renee), John “Bub” Hill and Mary Geraghty; grandchildren, Devin and Luke Geraghty and Sydney and Wesley Hill; sisters, Delia Johnson and Mary Burgin (Bill) and many nieces and nephews.
His service will be 11am Thursday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 6901 Dixie Highway with burial in St. Andrew’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday 2pm-9pm at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Project Hope at St. Thomas More or Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center.