Mr. John A. Hutchins
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Mr. John A. Hutchins

  • May 13, 1919 - November 18, 2011
  • Annapolis, Maryland
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“Rich: Since we somehow lost contact a few years ago, I was looking for you on Facebook and google. Your dad's obituary popped up. Would like to...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Robert A. Herring III - NC

“I want to commend you dear Carol and your siblings for all the love and care you gave your dear father IN HIS OWN HOME!! For us 90yr olds, that means...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Mrs.Lydia Prempeh - Kumasi Ghana

“Dear Carol and family, Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear father. My family joins me in sending you our thoughts and...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Gladys M. Rivera-La Scala - MD

“John, you were a wonderful friend, colleague, and mentor. You always gave selfessly of your time and expertise with great optimism and humor. As ...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Gladys M. Rivera-La Scala - MD

“It was so nice to have met you and to have learnt from you some history of our land that we did not even know about. Your warmth and hospitality will...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Tobby and Elizabeth Amankwah

“Carol, My deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your father. I have alot of memories of the times I spent at your home so...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Holly Hayman Besaw - Riva, MD

“Dear John, May we remember the wonderful times with our parents and look forward to the time when we will be reunited with them and our heavenly...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Renate Eschmann - Fairfax, VA

“Dear John and Diane, You are special to the Homegroup, and I know John's dad was special to you. What an accomplished man. So thankful to hear...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Martha Vander Haar - Centreville, VA

“He was like a a father for me when I lived in USA back 1986. Help me a lot during some difficult times. I will miss him a lot. he was a great person ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Antonio Henrique Dantas Salvador


John A. Hutchins, 92, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011 in Annapolis, MD after a brief illness.

He was born in Schenectady, NY and lived in Erie, PA and Curitiba, Brazil before finally settling in Annapolis, MD. He graduated from Alleghany College in Meadville, PA. John went on to receive his Masters degree from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University and his PhD from the American University in Washington, DC. After 4 years as the Director of the American Cultural Institute, US Department of State in Curitiba, Brazil, he began his academic career in 1949 at the US Naval Academy teaching Portuguese, Spanish and Political Science. Professor Hutchins retired in 1983, but remained at the Naval Academy as an annuitant. He retired from the US Naval Reserve as a LCDR.

John was an avid amateur radio operator, assisting in numerous worldwide humanitarian efforts. He loved to travel, secured his private pilot's license and flew his airplane with his wife throughout Latin America. He was instrumental in establishing the Naval Academy Flying Club.

Beloved husband of the late Joan B. Hutchins (2007), he is survived by his sister, Ruth Morrison, and his children, Richard Hutchins of Oakton, VA, John Hutchins of Clifton, VA and Carol Nietmann of Huntingtown, MD. He was the grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of five. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Services will be held on Monday, November 28 at 2:00 PM in St. Andrew's Chapel at the US Naval Academy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the US Naval Academy Foundation or Hospice of the Chesapeake.