John G. Hines

John Galvin Hines of Dublin, Ohio, passed away May 14th in Dublin, OH, the day of his 74th birthday. John Hines is a native of West Roxbury, MA., where he attended St. Mary's of Brookline and Bridgeton Academy of North Bridgeton, ME before matriculating to Boston College and the University of Tampa. At University of Tampa John became President of his Fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon as well as President Elect of the student body.

John was the youngest son of the late Margaret Galvin and Col. Paul Henry Hines. He was the loving husband to the late Ellen Sullivan Hines, who was the love of his life. Their beautiful marriage of 37 years was the envy of all who knew them. He is survived by his sons John G. Hines Jr. and his wife Amy of Charlotte, NC, Edward Barry Hines (Teddy) and his wife Alissa of Upper Arlington, OH and daughter Karen Courtney Hines (K.C.) of Boston, MA. He is the beloved grandfather to Courtney Marie, Emma Brooks, John Galvin Hines III (Jack) and Margaret Ellen Hines (Greta), Ellen Patison Hines and Elizabeth Hadley Hines (Libby) and John Hines Price (Johnny). John was the brother to the late Paul Henry Hines Jr., Peter Francis Hines, Leo James Hines and late sister Ann Marie Blute. He is survived by his sisters Margaret Kierstead (Peggy) of West Roxbury, MA., Carol Gleason of Natick, MA and Dr. Mary Hines of New York City, sister’s in law Rena Hines of Falmouth, MA, Dorothy Hines of West Roxbury, MA., brother’s in law Dr. Robert Blute, Sr. of Shrewsbury, MA., Leo Sullivan of Hingham, MA and Barry K. Sullivan of Alexandria, VA. John will also leave behind many beloved friends, nephews, nieces and cousins whom he loved and cared for dearly.

John was the former Executive Director of the Memorial Tournament and CEO of Muirfield Village Golf Club. John started in the club management business in 1971 at the Jupiter Island Club. He joined Jack Nicklaus’Golden Bear Corp. in 1980 and helped manage more than 30 Memorial Tournaments, in addition to handling the 1987 Ryder Cup, 1992 U.S. Amateur, and the 1998 Solheim Cup. He was a partner at HNS Sports Group, an event management company, who was in charge of managing the 2013 Presidents Cup, last fall at Muirfield Village Golf Club. He was a member of the board at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University and President of the Jack Nicklaus Museum.

John was a hard worker through his younger years holding many jobs such as peddling the Swan Boats in the Boston Garden, coaching high school football, Probation Officer, volunteering for numerous Boston political campaigns and his many years working summers at The Landfall Restaurant.

John will be remembered for his indomitable sense of humor, quick Irish wit, unwavering loyalty to his friends (many of whom dated back to his days growing up in West Roxbury). He loved spending his free time in Falmouth Heights, MA., which was always his second home to him, as well as playing golf in Kinsale, Ireland with his close friends. John was an avid follower of Boston College Football and Ice Hockey. He could often be found hosting a tailgate, or attending many Beanpot and Frozen Four hockey tournaments.

John was dedicated to his wife and family, loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be missed dearly, but lives are brighter for having shared time with his cheerful and generous spirit.

Family will receive friends on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at Schoedinger Worthington Chapel, 6699 N. High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017 on Tuesday, May 20th at 11:00 a.m.. Private family interment will be held in Falmouth, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Ellen Hines Foundation, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, 300 W. 10th Avenue, Suite 519, Columbus, Ohio 43210 in his memory. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and send messages of support to John’s family.