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JOHN "PIE" MCKENZIE

1937 - 2018

BORN

1937

DIED

2018

JOHN MCKENZIE Obituary

McKENZIE, John "Pie" Why did the cowboy adopt a wiener dog? He wanted to get a long little doggie. To some people, that's just a dreadfully corny joke, but it's just the kind of thing that Johnny 'Pie' McKenzie would have said and laughed about for more than a few minutes. The McKenzie family acknowledges with great sorrow that John died on Saturday, June 9, 2018. To most people, John was the irrepressible Bruins right winger who brought maximum energy, drive, and skill to every game and who never backed down from a fight (and may have instigated a few himself). But to those who had the pleasure of knowing him off the ice, he was kind and generous, he was stubborn, he was friendly and outgoing, he had a lightning fast wit, and was full of fun. He loved to tell you that you had something on your shirt and poke you in the nose when you looked down to see it. Most of all he fiercely loved his family and friends. At his roots, John was a Canadian cowboy who gave his all to every endeavor he undertook. Born on Dec 12, 1937, he spent his 80 years bringing warmth and laughter to his world, especially to his life partner Beth, daughters Bette, Jackie, Lori, Amy and Megan; sons-in-law Tim and Jamey; and grandkids David, Caitlyn, Kerry, Max, Pat, McKenzie, Sean, Casey, Samantha, Lilly, Abby, and John. John, Dad, Grandpa Pie; the memories we have of you and made with you will warm our hearts and make us laugh forever. As we say farewell, we ask that those who knew or admired our beloved 'Pie' to honor his life and legacy by living a little bit more like him. A life full of heart, determination, and forgiveness. One where you never let your age prevent you from having fun and acting like a kid. In his own words, "If they ask what I died from, tell 'em I had a bone in my leg". Services are private

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN MCKENZIE

24 Entries

Elizabeth Franklin

June 10, 2020

Dear Megan, Joyce and little Johnny McKenzie Jr. and family.
Can't believe two years have gone by so soon.
R.I.P. Johnny McKenzie

Keith Leblanc

May 9, 2020

God bless you Pie ! You will be missed my dear friend. Love and God bless Keith Leblanc Millis Ma

john dooley

November 12, 2019

Thanks Johnny for all the great memories .. I had the pleasure of meeting you in 1972 at Camp Montrose in Lynnfield.. It was a great experience I will treasure forever..
Rest well my friend you fought the good fight

Derrick Bell

July 3, 2018

I grew up in Lexington and Cambridge Ma. During the Pie McKenzie era. His most important goal was in Game 4. of the 1970 semi final round game vs. The Blackhawks. Pie scored with under 2 minutes to play, to give the Bruins a 5-4 victory. And a 4-0 series sweep.

Brad Boda

June 28, 2018

It would be a busy day in the pro shop. Phone ringing people hovering around the counter checking one thing or another. After most everyone was gone you'd look up and see Johnnie Pie sitting inconspicuously in a chair- never saying a word. My dad Spike would say Hey Johnnie Pie.
And McKenzie would say Not to busy today ey' Spike! And then he'd slap his knee and just start laughing. It ALWAYS brought a smile to us. Every time you'd see Pie - you knew your day was going to be a little bit brighter. God Bless you Johnnie. Say hi to Spike & Ezzie for me.

Joseph Zani

June 23, 2018

I knew Johnny from my days at the Branding Iron in Boston and delivered a special meal to him when he was in the Mass General back in 70-71, compliments of Bobby Orr. The entire team was made up of individuals yet they molded together as one unit, that was their success. I'll miss you Johnny, say Hi to Ace. Scotty

Valerie Cooper

June 22, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my wonderful godfather from Nanton, Alberta, Canada. My childhood memories spent with John and his family during the summers in Nanton, between hockey seasons, are treasured and special. My Dad Warren Cooper Jr. was a childhood friend of John's. Their friendship continued into adulthood when both had young families and beyond. The McKenzies would visit our ranch west of Nanton and fun was had by all!!
My visits to Boston and time spent with John were always great and although time had passed and distance was between us I always felt a great connection to John.
To John's family and friends in Boston wishing all of you the best!
Valerie Cooper

Fan

June 20, 2018

He was a light in the "Garden"

Judi A Fan

June 20, 2018

Thanks for the memories of watching the "B's" as a girl with my Dad. Can still hear him yelling "at a boy PIE" One of my favorite memories of him. I am sure he will meet up him in heaven. Boston was a better because of Pie. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.

Maureen Beaton

June 19, 2018

Dear Lori and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. John definitely taught me to live life to the fullest at any age and also to laugh. Rest easy. Moe

Bill Mihaiu

June 19, 2018

I worked with Pie at the Gallery Group in Norwood in the mid 90s. I used to sell cars with him. My fondest memory of him was one day I complemented him on his tie. He then processed to take it off and give it to me. He went to his office and grabbed another one. I put it on that day and wore it. I still have that tie. It is one of my favorite ties. My deepest sympathy to his family. My prayers are with you.

John and Wallace Mckenzie with Sheila Forrest 1941

John McLaggan

June 19, 2018

Rocco Derosa

June 19, 2018

So sorry to hear my childhood idle has passed.but I had a time at a big brother event when my friend had bought a table and surprised me with pie sitting with me for dinner was a blast talking to him about his career .as we spoke I told him I had a bakery in Burlington said you should stop in some time,never thinking he would he did and many times after that.it was an homer sitting in my bakery with my childhood idle.thanks for the memories pie rip.

Brad Macomber

June 18, 2018

Wow! I have been trying to write this for twenty minutes now and as sad as this is I have been laughing my self silly thinking of him. I plagiarize him on a daily basis and get a laugh every time my favorite was whenever someone tried to one up him he would always say "next time were going to have you go first" He and I went to one of those uppity restaurants when it first opened and he called the waiter over and asked him what he had ordered because we had waited so long he'd forgotten. When they eventually put in front of him a tiny piece of meat and a single piece of Asparagus he again summoned the waiter and asked if there was a McDonalds near by because he was going to be awfully hungry when he was finished eating and then finally when the waiter made the mistake of asking him how he found his steak he replied "I rolled over a pea and there it was"
That was The Johnnie "Pie" McKenzie I knew and loved

Elizabeth Franklin

June 18, 2018

Condolences to Megan McKenzie and Joyce McKenzie and the rest of the family. First met John 41 years ago at a get-to-together on Bayview Avenue in Toronto with family and Davey Keon. He was a gentleman and later married my dear sister Joyce.They had many adventureous years together. May you rest in peace Johnny McKenzie.

linda strob

June 18, 2018

As sad as we are that you left the ice rink on the other side is welcoming you with open arms.

John McLaggan

June 17, 2018

My mom grew up with John in Nanton, AB. I got to meet him a few times including during an autograph signing session in Edmonton around 1974. Maybe he saw Mom standing in line with me waiting but when I walked up to get his autograph he just smiled and said, 'Hello, John, how are you doing today?' Pretty heady stuff for 10-year old kid meeting a big-time NHL player. John is the reason I still cheer for the Bruins today. My thoughts go out to his family.

Eileen Sateriale

June 17, 2018

Prayers to the family and friends of Johnny McKenzie. I remember his enthusiasm as a player for the Bruins.

June 17, 2018

World be a better place with more Johnny
McKenzie's around. RIP MR McKenzie and thanks for the memories
A fan

Jackie Mckenzie

June 17, 2018

Rest easy Dad....Until we meet again..I love you

Deborah Farrell

June 17, 2018

My memories of Pie, he came to the hair school I teach in the same year I lost my sister suddenly, she was one of his life long fans. To this day I say he came to the school that same month as her death to bring joy to me for my memories of all the things she collected of him and how much she loved him as a player. After that he came every month for his haircut and I would say to the student after he left, do you know who he is and of course because of their age they would say no WHO? I would say Pie McKenzie of the Boston Bruins. I would tell them to go home and ask their father or grandfather who PIE McKenzie was and that you had the great privilege of cutting a LEGENDS hair. We still have his picture up at the school near our reception desk where it will remain forever. To Pie's family my deepest condolences to you all. He always made me laugh when I saw him. He will be in my memories for eternity. We miss him at Hair's How.

Diane Fowler

June 16, 2018

Dear Family
So sorry to hear that John died.. I remember he use to come into stop and shop in stoneham and shop. He always was very pleasant to us in the produce dept..

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