Saratoga Springs, NY - John B. (Jack) "Red Ball" Hackett, 86, passed away October 14, 2014 at Wesley Health Care Center, with family at his side. Jack was born on September 25, 1928, in Utica, New York, to the late Mary (McCann) and Earl F. Hackett. He attended St. Francis de Sales High School and went on to graduate with a Business Degree from Syracuse University. Jack lived and worked in Saratoga Springs for 47 years and was a member of St. Clement's Parish. His interests included spending time with his family, local politics, volunteering his time tutoring as well as volunteering at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Jack will be especially remembered for his quick wit and friendly personality. Survivors include his sons, Joseph P. Hackett and wife Michele of Schenectady, William F. Hackett and wife Darlene of Chester, MD; daughter Maureen (Hackett) Delnicki and husband Eric of Ballston Spa; six grandchildren and his former wife Pat Hackett of Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30am Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11am at The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway and burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY . The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at Wesley for their love, help and support. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.