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John CINA Obituary

Age 84, of Eagan, MN Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on February 19, 2023 after a brief hospitalization. After he graduated from high school, John went on to study at Augsburg College before joining the US Army as a Radio Operator. After the Army, John earned a teaching certificate from the U of MN and worked for the Minneapolis Schools and Minneapolis Technical College until he retired. He is survived by his children Catherine (Mike) Soper, John P. (Paula) Cina, James (Amanda) Cina and Joseph (Angela) Cina; grand children Gavin; Jordan, Emily and Erin; Eamon and Rowan; Megan, Caitlin and Keegan; two brothers David (Sharon) Cina, Stephen (Patricia) Cina; sister Kathleen (Paul) Dimmer; close friend Bonnie Rasmussen; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life at the Eagan Community Center Oak Room on March 6, 2023, from 1:30-4:30 PM with a remembrance at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Our Chapel of Grace.

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Published by Pioneer Press from Feb. 26 to Mar. 4, 2023.

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Todd Mathison

September 23, 2024

My Dad (Dan) and I attended the Feb. 2020 Model T Banquet at Caspers in Eagan....That was when I 1st met John. I learned that he dressed like Abe Lincoln for many years at a yearly event, raced mototorcycles at Raceway Park in Shakopee in the 60's and had an interest in old cars. What I remember most about John, is how he showed Real interest in my own hobbies at that Model T Banquet!!
A true Gentleman...I will miss our visits, when I stopped to chat when driving by your house.

Dave Halvorson

June 22, 2023

Mr. Cina was a teacher of mine in the very early 70´s teaching electronics at Vocational. A very nice man. R.I.P.

JEFF CINA

March 6, 2023

At my Dad, Joseph Cina's funeral, the songs we wanted to sing were printed, the organ music supplied by Diane , but we didnt have anyone to lead us......John Wayne just stepped right up , as though it was planned and lead us singing the old Christian gospel songs Dad loved so much! Thanks John!

Nancy Cina Miller

March 6, 2023

when I was a very young little girl and at Uncle Jack's house, Cousin John had his guitar out and asked me what song I wanted him to sing....Blushing he sang my request," ITSY BITSY TEENY WEANY YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKEENY" He was always nice to me......

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