Charlie Hinson

Charlie Hinson, 77, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1937, in Staten Island, New York, to Christopher & Josephine (Tencza) Hinson, in Staten Island, NY. Charlie was a resident of 20 years in Brookridge; he lived a total of 30 years as a resident of Brooksville and he was Lutheran by faith. Mr. Hinson retired as a Tug Boat Captain and started out as a deck hand and worked his way up to Captain. Charlie was an avid saltwater fisherman, especially “The Florida FLATS.” Mr. Hinson was a long time Mason from Lodge #66, Richmond, Staten Island, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents: Christopher & Josephine (Tencza) Hinson. Charlie will be missed by his sons: Craig N. and his wife, Patricia Hinson of Staten Island, New York and Charles H. Hinson of Staten Island, New York; 2 granddaughters: Grace and Faith Hinson of Effort, Pennsylvania; sister, Marie and her husband, Jack Hill of Staten Island, New York and by his longtime companion, Anita Scanlon of Brooksville, Florida. At Charlie’s request there will be no formal services.