John K Hesington

March 16, 2021

John K. Hesington, 81, of Elwood, NJ passed away on March 16, 2021 at AtlantiCare. He was born in Camden, NJ. John raced speed boats in his younger years and worked at the Atlantic City racetrack and owned a few race horses. He was also a drummer in a country western band for many years. By trade he was a bricklayer/Mason worker. In his later years he was a security guard for Harrah’s marina,Trump castle, Trump marina & New Jersey Manufactures Insurance Where he made many friends. John owned and operated Checkerboard Speedway, an AC race car track which he spent many hours working on which was a favorite hobby. Other hobbies includes collecting model trains with his brothers Wayne and Tom, and riding his jet ski. John will be truly missed by his family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary; his mother, Dorothy; his father, John; and his brother, Thomas. John is survived by his son, John P. (Patricia); his daughter, Susan M. Kennedy (William); his brother, Wayne; his sister, Cheryl Sanderson (Michael); his grandchildren, John A. (Michelle) and Corinne C.; and great grand daughter, Emelia Rae. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, March 23rd at 11:00 at Elwood Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave, Egg Harbor City, 609965-0357. for condolences or directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.