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PETER JOACHIM HINES

PETER HINES Obituary

HINES, PETER JOACHIM
Peter Joachim Hines, age 63 of Gainesville, FL passed away Saturday October 21, 2017. He was born August 28, 1954 to Edward and Virginia Hines in Norfolk, VA.
Peter Hines moved to Gainesville, FL in 1977 and has lived here ever since. Peter Hines has been in business as Pete's Chevron on South Main St./Newberry Rd. since 1981.
He is survived by his three sons, Gregory Hines, Jeffrey Hines and Bradley Hines, his brother Jimmy Hines (Cindy), Joe Hines (Deborah), Steve Hines, Theodore Hines, his Sister Amy Whittington (Bill) as well as the late Christie Jaap and Michael Hines.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday November 4th, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Hines residence. For those who wish to make a donation please visit
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Published by Gainesville Sun from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER HINES

24 Entries

David Kordek

October 20, 2022

Pete was one of a kind. He was an outstanding person and he is missed by all who knew him. He was simply the best of the best.

Paul Brumme

May 23, 2018

I just learned of Pete's passing and am so sorry to hear that. I met him 30 years ago when the produce company I drove for gassed up where he worked. He rebuilt an automatic transmission for me and I proceeded to put many miles on it without having it checked. The transmission failed. My wife and I had two young children and didn't have two nickels to rub together. Pete knew that and I will never forget the kind way he blamed the problem on that particular transmission (not the person who abused it ) and rebuilt it again for next to nothing (parts only?).That was Pete;so kind and generous! I would go years without seeing him and he would always greet me by my first and last name with a smile and twinkle in his eye. He will be missed. Rest in peace Pete.

Debra Duffy

March 21, 2018

He was a gifted mechanic and always honest with his customers. He worked on several of our older cars and trucks over 10 years. We first went to his shop when it was on 16th Street too. Bless his family and Thank you Pete!!

Sharon Bauer

February 12, 2018

OMG, I just learned about Pete! Meeting him about 20 years ago changed my life. I was living paycheck to paycheck, and he extended me credit. No matter what the problem, Pete would get my car back on the road and let me pay in installments. What a stress-reliever, knowing I'd always have reliable transportation. He cared. He got an award for letting a homeless man stay in a van there at night and sweep up. I bought my last three or four cars from him. The current one, a 1998 Toyota, was the most expensive, bought in 2010 for $2,500, and thanks to Pete's, it's still running great. I know the shop's in good hands, but Pete leaves a big hole in my heart.

Sharon and Scott Donelenko

November 15, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to the Hines Family for their loss. Pete was a caring, hard working, honest, and genuine person. He always went out his way to help others and always had a smile on his face. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Richard and Tracey Bryant

November 10, 2017

Our deepest condolences to the Hines family. Pete has been our friend and mechanic for the last 20 years. He was a hardworking and honest man. He will be missed.

George Dillon

November 5, 2017

I am so sorry for your lose. I only met peter once briefly, and he seemed like a nice guy.

Brian Tribby

November 4, 2017

I got to know Pete when I coached his son Brad on the Buchholz golf team. Pete was extremely supportive in every way. He went above and beyond every expectation and he was that way with everything he did. There is a special place in heaven for people as kind and generous as Pete. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Wendy and Ken Booth

November 4, 2017

Pete was one of the most pleasant, fun, sweet people we ever knew. He bailed me out many times when my car wouldn't start and he and Ken always had a great time on the golf course. He was also very brave. We saw him recently and he never even mentioned being sick. We will miss him and hope your good memories will sustain you in this time of loss.

Karen Davis

November 3, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I will always remember Pete with great fondness. Pete has been a part of my life since childhood as he and my Dad used to work together.
May he rest in eternal peace. Sincerely,Karen Tuten Davis

Kim Hintz

November 2, 2017

Pete was a great person, always there to help others when they need. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gregory, Jeff & Bradley- know he loved you more than anything and keep your memories close. He's up there with Mikey now in everlasting peace & happiness! XOXO

Nitya Goodwin

October 31, 2017

I have been very saddened since hearing of Pete's death. He was my mechanic for 20 years. He worked on my cars, my kids' cars, my friends' cars. Pete was always there for me, and always gave me honest, reliable service. I saw him several times a year,including not long ago, and it felt like losing a friend, when I heard the news. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.

David Kordek

October 31, 2017

They say the "Good die young". People who know Pete know he was nothing short of Good and he was far to young to leave us. We know what Pete was going through health wise and living that way was not the Pete we all knew and loved. You will be missed my friend by so many lives you touched. We will gather this Saturday to " celebrate the life of a Very Special Man"! May God Bless and Keep You.

Brett and Courtney Dailey

October 31, 2017

Very sorry to hear of his passing. Pete, will be missed. Very kind man.

mike norton

October 30, 2017

R.i.P my friend,pete was a great guy,we were both in the same buisines,we would call each other at times if we had problems we were stuck with,I will never forget his kindness torwards others and the help he had givin me several times,You will be missed my friend.

Tom & Leslie Schell

October 29, 2017

Pete Hines was a great guy who loved his family, his friends, watching Maryland Terrapins and Florida Gators football. Back when all our boys were in Cub Scouts, Pete always stepped forward as a parent-volunteer, no questions asked. We've been gone from Gainesville for several years but will always remember Pete, his friendliness, generosity and good natured personality.

October 28, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cindy and Scott Hedgcoth

October 27, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about Pete's passing.

Kelley Ledvina

October 27, 2017

Pete will be missed. Prayers go out to all his family and for Miriam.

Jim Chichester

October 27, 2017

I only got to know Pete in the last few years but he quickly became a good friend. We lost a friend, golf buddy and a mechanic all at once.

Susan & Howard Shapiro

October 27, 2017

Pete was a great guy as well as a great mechanic. We will miss him. RIP Pete! Condolences to all the family.

Rose Wallington

October 27, 2017

Pete was a wonderful father to three fantastic sone. Although he is gone he will never be forgotten and his legacy lives on in his sons Greg, Jeffrey and Bradley. They have his work ethic, his sense of humor, his helpful nature and last but not least is his good looks. May they take comfort knowing their dad was the best.

Curtis

October 26, 2017

Pete lived and practiced in his business , the moral and superb ethical principles so desperately lacking in todays business enviroment.
Good bye to an excellent automotive technician. Your many good deeds will live for an eternity.

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