Obituary of J. Curtis Hissner

J. Curtis Hissner, age 85, of Bridgeport, PA passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 13, 1937, the son of the late Robert J. "Reds" Hissner and the late Jane V. (Leightham) Hissner.

Curt was raised in Lafayette Hill and has been living in Bridgeport since 1963.  He was a 1955 graduate of the former St. Matthew’s High School where he was a standout football athlete. On October 20, 2018, Curt was an honorary captain alongside his grandson CJ, for the Pope John Paul II Panthers football. He was a member of the former St. Augustine Church of Bridgeport.  He loved summers in Ocean City, NJ and spending time with his grandchildren.  He was an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Villanova Wildcats fan.  

He honorably served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Barbara J. (Marrow) Hissner of Bridgeport;

two sons, J. Curtis (& Renee) Hissner of Charles City, IA and Craig (& Cassie) Hissner of Trappe, PA;

daughter, Lynne (& Joe) McCafferty of East Norriton;

and seven grandchildren, Lauren, Stephen, Kyra, Kelsey, Dylan, Sinéad and Colm (CJ).

Along with his parents, Curt was preceded in death by two brothers, Albert Hissner, Robert Hissner; and sisters, Joan Coscia, Nancy Burns and Margaret McTamney,

His Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 10:30 AM from Sacred Heart Church, 120 Jefferson Street, Bridgeport, PA 19405.  The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday morning from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the Church. 

Interment will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery, King of Prussia, PA.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SEVC Residents’ Welfare Fund, Mail to: Southeastern Veterans’ Center, One Veterans Drive, Spring City, PA 19475.  

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA, (610) 277-1600   www.msrfh.com