John E. Hiro

John E. Hiro, 67, husband of Suzanne (Long) Hiro, of Palm City, Florida, formerly of Danbury, died, unex pectedly at his home in Florida on December 14, 2011. John grew up in Danbury and was a graduate of St. Joseph School and Danbury High School. John and Sue had lived for many years in Milford, CT prior to moving to Palm City twenty years ago. He had worked as a wealth management advisor for the Merrill-Lynch division of Bank of America. In addition to his wife, John is survived by three daughters: Kathleen Hiro of Ft. Pierce, FL: Christine Pacey and her husband, Simon, of Port St. Lucie, FL and Mary Margaret Hiro of West Haven, CT: 4 brothers, Dr. Stephen Hiro of Missoula, MT, Paul Hiro of New Milford, CT, Christopher Hiro of Columbia, MD and Peter Hiro of Jasper, GA: 3 sisters, Mary H. Trainor and Ann H. Barlow of Fairfield, CT and Beth Gadoci of Darnstown, MD: two grandchildren, Thomas M. Pacey and Regan Bailey and several nieces and nephews. \ A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church, Palm City Florida on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10:00 am. Inurnment will follow. Contributions may be made to: Hope Rural School, 15929 SW 150th St, Indiantown, FL 34956 or to a charity of one's choice.