JOHN HYLAND

HYLAND--John J.,

66, of Garden City, NY, passed away at home on April 22, 2018 after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer. John is survived by his wife, Sandy, his children, John Banning (Emily), and Megan, his grandchildren, Chase and Marley, his sister, Patricia Bambino (Nicholas) and brother, Edmund (Joan Marie). He was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Denise Moores Hyland, his parents, Thomas F. and Kathleen Hyland, his siblings, Kathryn and Thomas, Jr., and his niece, Melissa Bambino. He was also the revered uncle to nine nieces and nephews, seven grand nieces and nephews, and was a friend and mentor to many. John was a graduate of Regis High School, The College of the Holy Cross and St. John's University Law School. His intelligence, wit, reason and debating skills made him well suited for the practice of law. He started his career with the firms Brady and Tarpey, and Surrey and Morse, but spent the majority of it with Jones Day, where he was the Administrative Partner for the Global M&A Practice through 2016. He then served Of Counsel to Jones Day and retired from the firm at the end of 2017. John oversaw transactions which were featured in The American Lawyer magazine and was recognized as one of Manhattan's "Super Lawyers" in M&A. In addition to his legal accomplishments, he was regarded as a mentor and culture carrier to many at Jones Day. John was a longtime and active member of the Ocean Reef Club (Key Largo, FL), the Lawrence Beach Club (Atlantic Beach, NY), the Garden City Country Club and the Garden City Golf Club where he served on the Board of Governors and was a past President. He also was a past member of the Garden City School Board and was Trustee of the David and Mildred Morse Trust which provides funding to numerous educational endeavors. John loved golf, watching sports, the beach and putting his mind to work in books and crossword puzzles. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and making those around him, particularly his granddaughters, laugh. He will be sorely missed. Visitation Wednesday 6pm-9pm and Thursday 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1201 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, 11:15am at St Anne's R.C. Church, Garden City, NY. Interment to follow at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation, 756 Guard Hill Rd, Bedford, NY 10506-1042. www.andrewkdwyer.com