John F. Hevican of Seaford passed away on September 2, 2023. The son

of Agnes and Michael Hevican. Beloved husband of Bernadette Hevican

for 51 years. Cherished father of Kathleen and Eileen (Anthony)

Gallagher. Adored grandfather of Olivia and Enya. Survived by his

brother Joseph in Ireland and sister in law Kathleen.

John grew up on the family farm in Roscommon where he lived with his

loving parents and brother. He helped out on the family farm and was

skilled at cutting the turf. When he was seven years old he worked for

the county council moving the turf with a Pony and Trap on his summers

off from school. At the age of 18, he went to England. He worked all

over England from Lincolnshire, Hallbeach, Yorkshire, and the Channel

Islands. While there he saved the hay and picked potatoes and

vegetables. In Yorkshire, he worked in compressed air, building an

early warning station. John then worked on the roads in England where

he helped to build the M6 motorway. In 2000, John traveled with his

wife and daughters to the UK where they drove all over visiting

friends and family. He was able to show his wife and daughters the

various places he once worked.

After 10 years working in England he decided to emigrate to America in

1965, although he only planned to stay for a year. He married

Bernadette and they built a life together in Long Island. Along with

his beloved wife, he gave his children a strong faith in God. In

addition, he shared his love of Ireland with them by constantly

telling stories of home. Together with his wife Bernadette, he worked

hard to bring the family home to Ireland each year to visit his

parents and their extended family. This provided his girls with a

strong connection and love for Ireland that is also being passed on to

his grandchildren.

In New York, John was a bricklayer and concrete mason. John was

skilled at laying driveways, walkways and stoops. He worked for the

New York Racing Association at Belmont Racetrack for 23 years.

John was an extremely talented hard worker. If it was broken he would

fix it. Just last year he put belgium blocks around his front garden.

On the Monday before he passed, he mowed the lawn. John loved

gardening and grew his own swiss chard, lettuce and tomatoes. He was

strong of mind and body and extremely resilient. He was selfless and

did everything to serve his family. He would also do anything he could

to help someone if they needed something. In addition, he had an

amazing sense of humour and enjoyed laughing or telling a story. John

cherished spending time with his wife, daughters, son in law and

grandchildren. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed by all

who knew him.