John Joseph Hauss

John Joseph Hauss, 90, passed away the morning of April 6th at his home in Somerset, New Jersey. John grew up in New York City. He graduated from Xavier High School in New York City and went on to graduate from Villanova University and Fordham University Law School. He was admitted to practice law in New York state courts and in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York in the Federal Court System. He served three years in the Navy during the Korean War. He served on amphibious attack transport ships Chilton and Navarro. His assignments included Combat Information Center Officer, Legal Officer, Personnel Officer, Division Officer and Boat Officer. In 1959, he married Anne Virginia Fennelly and they were married for 56 years. In 1963, he became a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As an Agent he had office assignments in Georgia, South Carolina, California, Washington State, New York City and New Jersey. He received numerous awards and commendations for his work as an Agent. He wrote a book about his life in the FBI and Navy. After his retirement from the FBI, he worked an additional thirteen years for Continental Insurance/CNA Insurance where he was in charge of investigations. John was an avid runner, reader and racquetball player. John and his wife’s favorite pastime was spending summers at Cape Cod with their children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Anne of 56-years. He is survived by his six children; Thomas Hauss and his wife Mary of Somerset, Anne Hauss of Somerset, John Hauss and his wife Donna of Somerset, Michael Hauss of Somerset, Mary Ellen Lehman and her husband Kenneth of Somerset and Judith Ketusky and her husband Joseph of Hillsborough. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren; Thomas Hagan and his wife Christine, Michael Hagan and his wife Bridget, Sean Hagan, Peter Hagan, Julia Hauss, James Hauss, Megan Hauss, Molly Hauss, John (Jack) Lehman, Cara Lehman and Joseph Ketusky. He is survived by four great-grandchildren; Anna Hagan, Elizabeth Hagan, Nora Hagan and William Hagan. The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, April 12, 2021 9:30 AM at St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church, 168 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Somerset, NJ 08873. Family and Friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Piscataway, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ketusky Funeral Home. Donations may be made in the Memory of John Joseph Hauss to: St. Matthias Elementary School, 170 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Somerset, NJ 08873. Due to COVID-19 Executive Orders in place by the Governor of New Jersey everyone must wear a face mask in Church. If you are feeling sick or have a temperature, please stay home for the safety of the family and their guests. Livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available at: https://www.youtube.com/c/stmatthiassomersetnj

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John Joseph Hauss

January 14, 1931 - April 6, 2021