John Hudson

Jack Hudson 91 years old of The Villages passed away May 2, 2026 at Avante at Leesburg Nursing Home. Born in Elizabeth, NJ he is predeceased by his parents John and Catherine (Reeves) Hudson and his wife Bernadine (Bernie) Hudson. Surviving are his daughters Donna Hudson of Cape Coral and Cheryl (Dave) Vadas of The Villages, son John (Stephanie) Hudson of Forked River, NJ, his sister Catherine Martino of Colonia, NJ. Grandsons Justin (Stephanie) Bonnell, Joshua (Joy) Hudson, Jack (Alex) Hudson, David (Jenna) Vadas, Andrew (Dawn) Vadas, Matthew (Shauna) Vadas, and granddaughter Allie (Jamion) Christian. Great granddaughters Sophie Bonnell, Charlotte Hudson, Brandi & Gianna Vadas. Great grandsons Andrew, Jackson, Dylan, Aaron & Bowen Vadas, Jacoy, Jones & Jude Christian and great granddog Murphy Bonnell along with many nieces and nephews. After retiring from Thomas & Betts Corporation in Elizabeth, NJ, he opened BJ’s Sandwich Shop in Toms River, NJ with his wife before they both became blackjack dealers at Harrahs Marina Casino in Atlantic City. The couple spent their retirement together as vendors at craft fairs. In April 2021 he relocated from Toms River NJ to The Villages and moved into Buffalo Crossing Assisted Living in February 2024. He enjoyed every minute of his 2 years with his new friends and the staff. Jack always loved a great party and everyone knew at the end of a good one he would belt out “My Wild Irish Rose” loud, proud, and very off key. So grab a beer and toast to his 91 years. There will be a funeral mass on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:30 AM at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Pl., Lady Lake FL. Cremation will be private.