John J. Hynes

Latham- John J. Hynes, 68, died peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Born in Albany he was the son of the late William C. and Rosemary W. Hynes. John was a graduate of Siena College and the College of Computing and Information of the University at Albany. He enjoyed diverse careers including electrician, AT&T, librarian and most recently a faculty member of Colonie Central High School. He was a member of six labor unions. In addition he was a member of the American Library Association and a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham and a lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Pius X in Loudonville; St. Francis Chapel, Colonie; St. Mary of the Angels Chapel and Siena College Friary. He enjoyed a warm friendship with the Franciscan Friars, OFM and Conventual Order over the decades.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Tina Clemente Hynes and two sons, Daniel P. Hynes Esq. of Bedford, NH and Timothy A. Hynes (Courtney) of Colonie. He was also the loving "Papa Scoop" and "Bee Ba" to Jameson and Sage Hynes. In addition he is also survived by his brother William C. Hynes Jr. of Schoharie and his sister Rosemary C. Kochem (Gary) of Slingerlands. He will also be remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the dedicated and compassionate staff of the Emergency Room and the Second Floor at St. Peter's Hospital, Dr. Joseph Dudek, MD and Amanda DiPierro RN, MSN, FNP-NP-BC and the entire staff at NYOH.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 4pm-7pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 181 Troy Schenectady Road, Watervliet, NY 12189. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 11am at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham. Mass will be officiated by Fr. Julian A. Davies, OFM and Fr. Kenneth P. Paulli, OFM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville, NY 12211 or FoodForThePoor.Org/SpecialGifts.

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