John Michael Fine

When I was studying broadcasting at the U of M, I always intended to shorten my name from John Fineberg to John Fine. But then, in 1969, I met John. There went that idea! But it was the beginning of a great and long friendship. John's taste and enthusiasm for music had a lasting effect on me. And, for as long as the two of us both worked in radio (KQRS and KRSI) in the Twin Cities, even though our voices were distinctly different, listeners never did figure out that there were two of us.

I grew up with John, I can remember sitting in his garage listening to Finger Tips part 1 and 2 by Stevie Wonder over and over again! He was one of my Brothers Best friends, and now they are both gone...RIP Dick and John!

My sincerest sympathies to the family of John Fine. He was a great co-worker at WJON, very talented and very entertaining. I too have thought of him over the years and wondered where he had landed. I can see his smile and hear his laugh! Yes, he was a very funny story teller. Please know many, many of us will remember him fondly.

John was a terrific, very kind person. He videotaped several of my stage productions. I even got him onstage in "Brigadoon". He was wonderful! I'm so sorry for his loss.

No much that I can add but John did have that great smile and sense of humor. And he was really turned on by video production which I think was largely self taught. We worked off and on at WJON as well.

I am shocked and sadden by the loss of John. I worked with him for many, many years at WJON Broadcasting, St. Cloud, and have many really good memories of him. His talent, and professional contributions to the stations were tremendous...along with his "fine" personality as an associate and friend who loved to laugh with us and enjoy life.
My sincere and heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May God Bless and keep you in his care, especially during this difficult time.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I knew John from radio. He could always make me laugh. He had a talent for telling a story.

Dear Brier and extended family,
I was so sad to hear of John's passing; I also worked with him over the years at WJON and enjoyed his sense of self-effacing humor and especially his creativity in radio. When he was in a great mood, he was so entertaining! Like many of us, I have not been in touch for many years, but it seems like yesterday we were chatting in the hallway at WJON. My sumpathies.

Worked with John at WJON Radio in St. Cloud and liked him a lot.
Great sense of humor and was always concerned about others. Lost touch when he left but never forgot him. My condolences to his wife and daughter and family.