John R. Hodnett, Sr. died November 28, 2014 in Fort Laurderdale, Fla., he was 87. Born in Jersey City he live many years in Kearny and the past five years in Pompano Beach. Visiting will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny. Service Friday 11 a.m. in the funeral home and entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. www.armitagewiggins.com
Mr. Hodnett was a co-owner of Bibs Auto Parts in Kearny. Husband of the late Christine (nee Pantozzi) he is survived by his children John "Jack", Patrick, Michael and James Hodnett and Linda Reilly. Also surviving are his grandchildren Candace, Jody, Jessica, Kyla, James, Alyssa, James and Colleen.