John C. Hutchinson, Jr.

John C. Hutchinson, Jr., of Ewing, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 90.

John was born in New Brunswick, NJ to John C. Hutchinson, Sr. and Hazel Barker Hutchinson. He was a 1949 graduate of Trenton High School where he was a three sport athlete. On April 19, 1952 John married Helen (Schindler) Hutchinson. He knew from the moment they met they would spend their lives together. The couple raised two daughters and four sons. They’ve resided in Ewing since 1955.

John was a veteran of the United States Navy. After serving his country, he went on to serve his community for 33 years as a Ewing Township police officer. He received his certification as an Accident Reconstructionist from Northwestern University and was named Ewing Township Police Officer of the Year in 1985. John served as a past President of the Ewing Police Benevolent Association. He was also a founding member of the Fraternal Order of Police Ewing Lodge No. 083, the Ewing Patriotic Committee, a member of the VFW and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Ewing Township. He retired in 1992 with the rank of Sergeant.

Sgt. Hutchinson was a talented photographer – a passion he only found in retirement. As a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography, John turned a hobby into a second career. He had a knack for capturing life’s moments – from a bride and groom’s first kiss and family portraits in front of the Christmas tree to his trips around the world. He and Helen traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia, taking photos to document their adventures.

John also enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, watching football and spending time with his family. He was affectionately known as “Peepop” to his 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

John was predeceased by his parents, John C. Hutchinson, Sr. and Hazel Hutchinson, his sister, Gloria Keating, his daughter, Mary Ellen Hutchinson and his niece Maureen Keating. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Hutchinson, his children, John C. Hutchinson, III, Carolyn Reading (Michael), Christopher Hutchinson (Adriene Presti), Robert Hutchinson, James Hutchinson (Jacqueline), his grandchildren, Lauren Kwiatkowski, Ashley Hutchinson, Keary Kwiatkowski, Robert Kwiatkowski (Lyndsay Woodward), Jennifer Costa (Paulo), Gregory Kwiatkowski (Magda Ruiz‘Soto), Stephanie Hutchinson, Christina Frazer (Jefferson), Raechel Hutchinson (Tanner Loggins), Annabel Hutchinson, Henry Hutchinson, his great grandchildren, Noah, Raegan, Jada, Mason, Olivia, Ella, Isabelle, Preston, Oliver, Anthony, a daughter-in-law Beth Hutchinson, several nieces and nephews and special friends Eileen Masterson and the guys from the coffee club.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family mass will be held at the Church of Saint Ann. A funeral service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital ( 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or the Church of Saint Ann (1253 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648).

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