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John Hines Obituary
John R. Hines, 74, of Branford passed away peacefully at home on October 23 after a nine year battle with cancer. John is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Anne Dougan Hines. He will be missed dearly by his children Colleen Hines, Branford, Kerri (John "Jack") Keniry, Branford and Anne (Daniel) LaTerra, Northford and his first grandchild Cecilia Anne LaTerra. John was predeceased by his parents Charles and Anna Hall Hines and siblings Patricia Choplick, Margaret "Peggy" Mathews and Charles "Chuck" Hines. He is survived by his brother Thomas (Yvonne) Hines of Meriden, nieces, nephews and cousins. Prior to his retirement John worked for the UI Co. He was a proud Army Vietnam Veteran. John was a member of the Irish American Community Center and the Gaelic Football & Hurling Club. He served on the RTM, Branford and was the Grand Marshal of the Branford Veteran's Day Parade. He enjoyed doing crosswords, going to hockey games and you could always spot him by his signature hat at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New Haven.
His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven Monday at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church (Branford) at 11:00 followed by military honors. Interment will be private. Friends may call SUNDAY from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: Charlie's Closet, 310 State St, #200, Guilford, CT 06437. Sign John's guest book online at
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JaneBeirne McGuire
October 21, 2020
RIP We will pray for you and your family.
Jane Beirne McGuire
October 21, 2019
RIP John, we will pray for you and your family. Jane and Honoria. May the Leprechauns be near you to spread good luck along your way. May all of the Irish Angels smile on you today.
Desmond Bohan
November 1, 2017
Dear Anne, Very sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss John. He and I became very close friends at the end of our working years. My prayers for you, your family and John. May he be at peace. Most sincerely, Desi Bohan
Jean Rademacher-Benoit
October 30, 2017
Anne and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Fathers are always such special people to their daughters. Please accept my deepest and sincerest sympathy.
Joan Atzbach
October 29, 2017
Dear Anne
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
Warm Regards,
Joan Gunn Atzbach
KATHI AND TOM KROLL
October 29, 2017
JOHNNY HINES, MY BROTHER IN ARMS. SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR PASSING AND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. SO SORRY BROTHER.
Fran Kikosicki
October 27, 2017
Dear Ann and family
I,am truly sorry for your loss.All of you are in my prayers,and may John rest in peace.
Jane Beirne McGuire
October 27, 2017
Ann and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss. We are praying for John each morning at 10AM mass on TV. Jane and Honoria. May the Leprechauns be near you to spread good luck along your way. May all of the Irish Angels smile on you today.
Frank Swezey jr
October 27, 2017
Sorry to hear of Johns passing.
Frank Swezey Jr UI Retired
October 26, 2017
Donna and I are deeply saddened to hear of Johns passing, we will be praying for you and your family.
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