Mr. John E Hiro
  • Hope Rural School
    15929 SW 150th Street
    Indiantown, FL 34956

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“My sincere condolences to Suzanne, Kathleen, Mary Margaret and Christine. Although I grew up in Bethel, and went to CCHS with Stephen, I didn’t...Read More »
1 of 73 | Posted by: Tom Sheehan - Tampa, FL

“John will be missed by his many friends at Harbour Ridge. I always wanted to watch him fish, but he got up too early for me. John was a wonderful...Read More »
2 of 73 | Posted by: Tony and Kathy Stein - Palm City, FL

“John was such a wonderful person! I was blessed to have met him and I know Heaven is a better place now that he's there! He will truly be missed. ”
3 of 73 | Posted by: Donna Childress - Port St. Lucie, FL

“Hiro was a very special person I had the priviledge of working with for several years @ Merrill Lynch. I will never ever forget July 16th, 2002,...Read More »
4 of 73 | Posted by: Juli O'Brien - Taylors, SC

“What a loss for John's family and friends. We all were lucky to have known John. He had a smile that filled every ones heart. We never in over 25...Read More »
5 of 73 | Posted by: Bob and Judy Harrison - Palm City, FL

“We will always remember John for the extra care he put into making sure that we understood risks and options for our investments. He brought the...Read More »
6 of 73 | Posted by: Ken and Pat Lawrence - VA

“Everyone here at Housekeeping send our condolences to the family. ”
7 of 73 | Posted by: Kathleen Zwicker - Palm City , FL

“JOHN MADE EVERYDAY AT WORK SUCH AN "EXCELLENT" DAY!!!HE NEVER COMPLAINED ABOUT A THING..I WILL TRUELY MISS HIM. ”
8 of 73 | Posted by: KATHY WALSH - JENSEN BCH, FL

“When asked how he was, John's response, "Only excellent today", Spoke volumes about who he was as a person. He will be missed! Ray ”
9 of 73 | Posted by: Ray Eller - Palm City, FL

“John, you were truly a "gift" to our office! Every day you were there was a better day for all. I loved trading fishing stories with you too... ”
10 of 73 | Posted by: Tom Holder - Stuart, FL

“It was an honor to have known and worked with such an excellent gentleman as John, He will be missed. Carl ”
11 of 73 | Posted by: Carl Torchia - Stuart, FL

“He is missed!!! A wonderful human being!! ”
12 of 73 | Posted by: Robert and Carol Weissman - FL

“Although we only knew John for a few short years we will miss him. John always had a smile on his face and made you feel like a long time friend. I...Read More »
13 of 73 | Posted by: Stan Davis - Palm City, FL

“John was a gentleman. He was always approachable and a pleasure to talk with. He was a fine neighbor. ”
14 of 73 | Posted by: Jim & Diana Blundell - FL

“John was an unselfish, friendly, kindly man. I never heard him say anything critical of anyone nor have I ever heard anyone say anything critical of...Read More »
15 of 73 | Posted by: Jim DeBois - Palm City, FL

“YOU WILL BE MISSEDJYMDT ”
16 of 73 | Posted by: W.G.BAGNUOLO M.D.. - PALM CITY, FL

“Frank and I extend o u r deepest sympathy Sue and Frank Stifelman ”
17 of 73 | Posted by: fank and sue stifelman - FL

“YOU WILL BE MISSED YOU ON THE GOLF COURSE AND THANKS FOR THE FISHING LESSON! ”
18 of 73 | Posted by: LARRY FERGER - PALM CITY, FL

“We will all miss that GREAT smile & friendly HELLO ”
19 of 73 | Posted by: Gil Cook - friend

“John... John, We shared so many good times together! You were in our wedding party back in 1963! I feasted at your family's table on...Read More »
20 of 73 | Posted by: Charlie McDonald - Dunnellon, FL

“Dear Sue and family, I am so sad for you and your family. I know what you are feeling, and my sympathy is with you all. Sue, anything you need,just...Read More »
21 of 73 | Posted by: Marilyn Greenberg - Palm Cityf, FL

“John was a wonderful man and a great contributor at Harbour Ridge. He will be greatly missed. ”
22 of 73 | Posted by: William Lichtenberger

“Dear Sue and to all of your family, We were so saddended to hear of John's sudden passing. What an exceptional man and a wise and wonderful...Read More »
23 of 73 | Posted by: Mike and Ginny Henderson - FL

“Dear Sue and to all of your8 family, We were so saddended to hear of John's sudden passing. What an exceptional man and a wise and wonderful...Read More »
24 of 73 | Posted by: Mike and Ginny Henderson - FL

“Sue, I was heartbroken to hear of John's passing. It's been over 10 years since I worked for him at Morgan Stanley and I can still hear him...Read More »
25 of 73 | Posted by: Charlene (Charlie) Langford - FL

“Dear Sue, We were so sorry to hear of John's untimley passing. He was a good friend and will be missed. If we can do anything, please call on us...Read More »
26 of 73 | Posted by: Leonard and Rose Haynes - FL

“My friend, my fishing partner, I always could count on John for guidance in my personal and professional life. The time spent with John and Sue in...Read More »
27 of 73 | Posted by: stephen staples - hallowell, ME

“Dear Sue, Kathy, Margie and Chrissy, Beth and I are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. We have such fond memories of the many good times that...Read More »
28 of 73 | Posted by: Jim and Beth Maroney - Milford, CT

“Dear Margey and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
29 of 73 | Posted by: Debbie Barrows - Fairfield, CT

“Dear Hiro Family, With deepest sympathy for your loss. Donna Hart ”
30 of 73 | Posted by: Donna Hart - Easton, CT

“Our sincere wishes go out to John;s wife and extended family. John represented all the good things we like to see in people. Friendly, dedicated...Read More »
31 of 73 | Posted by: Nancy & Del Conner - Palm City, FL

“suzanne.... very sorry for your families loss. john was an outstanding champion of putting the interests of his clients first and foremost which...Read More »
32 of 73 | Posted by: dana de windt - palm city, FL

“He will be sorely missed! Our prayers are with him and his family ”
33 of 73 | Posted by: John and Cynthia Clough - FL

“We will be rembering John Sue in our prayers. ”
34 of 73 | Posted by: Joe and Eleanor Hydok - Palm City, FL

“Dear Sue and Family, John's sudden passing saddened us, we send our deepest condolences to you and girls. Your home is filled with his love and...Read More »
35 of 73 | Posted by: Ann and Roger Peoples - FL

“JOHN, YOU WILL BE MISSED, ESPECIALLY THE POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND UP-BEAT APPROACH YOU BROUGHT TO EVEYONE AROUND YOU. OUR THOUGHTS TO YOUR FAMILY. ”
36 of 73 | Posted by: EARL SHERMAN - PALM CITY, FL

“Suzanne we are very sorry for your loss ”
37 of 73 | Posted by: Bill & Maureen O'Connor - Verona, FL

“A kind & generous man who took the the time to instruct & teach boating & fishing to us. We will miss his humour & grace. ”
38 of 73 | Posted by: Robert & Lou West - Palm City, FL

“Though Mr. Hiro didn't play tennis and had a number of very pleasant conversations over the years often though not always about fishing. As a member...Read More »
39 of 73 | Posted by: Paul - Palm City, FL

“Dear Sue, John was such a great guy. I have such fond and vivid memories of great times at your home, so often with John at the grill or pouring...Read More »
40 of 73 | Posted by: Jim Simon - Westport, CT

“John will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family ”
41 of 73 | Posted by: Fern and John Penicnak - FL

“Dear Sue: Kathy and I are sorry for John's death and your loss. Please accept our condolances for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
42 of 73 | Posted by: Tony and Kathy Stein - FL

“Dear Sue,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. ”
43 of 73 | Posted by: Lorraine & Steve Verderame - FL

“Dear Sue. This is a very sad time for you and you have our sincere condolences. John was a great fly fisherman and will be greatly missed by all...Read More »
44 of 73 | Posted by: Roger & Rosemary Harding - FL

“John was a man of delightful personality and good teacher of his passion for fishing. Our best to John's family. He will be deeply missed. ”
45 of 73 | Posted by: Marianne & Hugh O'Boyle - FL

“dear sue and family, we are very saddened about john, he was a very kind man who was always smiling. he wwill be greatly missed by all. ”
46 of 73 | Posted by: nancy and pat o'alley - palm city, FL

“Sue, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Mary Lou and Hub Knox ”
47 of 73 | Posted by: Mary Lou Knox - Palm City , FL

“My prayers are with the Hiro Family. ”
48 of 73 | Posted by: Laurie Snyder - Palm City, FL

“Dear Sue - My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I was very sad to hear about John's passing. He was just a nice and fun person. I'll be...Read More »
49 of 73 | Posted by: Barbara Clark - Belgrade Lakes, ME

“Dear Sue, Kathy, Margo & Chrissy, It is with tremendous sadness we send this note today. We will always remember for the good times - Super Bowl at...Read More »
50 of 73 | Posted by: Zack & Suzanne Swan - Milford, CT

“Sue. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. John will truly be missed. Pierce Pond will not be the same without him.. Jean and...Read More »
51 of 73 | Posted by: jean morton - ME

“Sue, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. Marna ”
52 of 73 | Posted by: Marna Schirmer - Norwalk, CT

“You will always be in my heart "Mr. Hiro". ”
53 of 73 | Posted by: Lynnette Kottler - Stuart, FL

“He will truly be missed. I worked with John for 15 years. He was a generous man and a good friend. ”
54 of 73 | Posted by: Lynnette and Rick Kottler - FL

“Sue, The years have meant so much to, and also Bob. My family and I know John and Bob are having a few and telling everyone else how to do whatever....Read More »
55 of 73 | Posted by: Susan Monk - Stratford, CT

“Sue John's memory lives here is Danbury. The perpetual and electic smile. The thoughtfulness. The hell-bent determination to live life to its...Read More »
56 of 73 | Posted by: Jack Garamella - Danbury, CT

“"Exellent"...."Boy I wanna tell ya"....I guara*#! tee ya"....Suburban holds 12....Yukon Jack and weekends at Pikes Falls....Alpine Slide at Bromley.....Read More »
57 of 73 | Posted by: Bill & Mary Lou Moe - Milford, CT

“I have so many memories of "Mr. Hiro" that I will always hold close. He treated all of Hiro's friends like his own daughter, with concern and a...Read More »
58 of 73 | Posted by: Brenda Kervin - Tiwnsend, MA

“Dear Sue, Chris and I were saddened and shocked to hear that John has passed away. Harbour Ridge has lost a dear friend to all. He will be missed...Read More »
59 of 73 | Posted by: Marie and Chris Bates - FL

“Hiro, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I did not know your dad, but after reading some of these stories, it...Read More »
60 of 73 | Posted by: Kerry O'Donnell - MA

“Sue, while I didn't know John that well while we were in high school, but I do consider him a friend. I am helping out with the 50TH year high...Read More »
61 of 73 | Posted by: Steve Danion - Alpharetta, GA

“Sue: It is with great shock and sadness that I learn of John's passing. John was my best friend at Fairfield Prep and later at Danbury High. The...Read More »
62 of 73 | Posted by: John M. McGuire - THE VILLAGES, FL

“Sorry for loss, while I have not seen your family in many years, I just wanted send you my condolences. I retired last year and moved to Palm City...Read More »
63 of 73 | Posted by: Stephen Barlow - Palm City, FL

“Jan and I were saddened to hear of Johns passing. John was a true fisherman. I remember when he took my two sona, Chris and Bob, fishing for thier...Read More »
64 of 73 | Posted by: BobWolfe - Milford, CT - Friend

“Sue I offer my condolences to you and your whole family. Death is so final and it takes time to heal. I remember all the Red Cross Balls Joe and...Read More »
65 of 73 | Posted by: Marnie Johnson - Palm City, FL

“Dear Sue and Family, How privileged we at Hope Rural School were to have John spend his last evening on earth with us.Forever etched in our memory...Read More »
66 of 73 | Posted by: Sister Mary Dooley - Indiantown, FL

“Will never forget the night that John decided he was going to teach his LBA friends some class & serve us a formal dinner with appropriate wines with...Read More »
67 of 73 | Posted by: Monica & John Judge - Milford, CT

“he was a good man. we the hiro family loved him. he took me golfing and took me to get me special ice and adventures we love him very much. ...Read More »
68 of 73 | Posted by: Reagan - Fort Pierce, FL

“I wanted to tell you how much you meant to me over the years...you have given me one of my greatest friends! You were so supportive of our journeys...Read More »
69 of 73 | Posted by: Veronica Mayo - Poughkeepsie, NY

“my favorite memory of hiro's father has to be him video taping us making total fools of ourselves at his house during spring break! We laughed so...Read More »
70 of 73 | Posted by: jillian hottle - heber, UT

“We will miss you John, you were a wonderful man and you will be truely missed. You taught me everything I know about fishing and I am going to miss...Read More »
71 of 73 | Posted by: Simon Pacey - Port Saint Lucie, FL

“Dad, I'm going to miss you more than you will ever know. I'm so happy you got to meet our miracle Thomas, but so sad he won't grow to know you and...Read More »
72 of 73 | Posted by: Christine Pacey - FL - Daughter

“On behalf of the staff of the Forest Hills Funeral Homes and myself, I would like to extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences on the loss of...Read More »
73 of 73 | Posted by: Susan Niemi - Palm City, FL


John E. Hiro, 67, of Palm City, passed away unexpectedly December 14, 2011 at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart. He was born in Jackson Heights, NY and had been a resident of Palm City for 20 years, having moved from Connecticut. He was a member of the Power Squadron, the Harbor Ridge Golf and Yacht Country Club, and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. He was an avid Fly Fisherman and a golfer.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Suzanne Hiro of Palm City; daughters, Kathleen Hiro of Ft. Pierce, Mary Margaret Hiro of West Haven, CT and Christine Pacey of Port St. Lucie; grandchildren, Thomas Michael Pacey and Reagan Bailey; brother, Dr. Stephen Hiro of Missoula, MT; sisters, Mary Trainer and Ann Barlow both of Fairfield, CT; brothers, Paul Hiro of New Milford,CT and Christopher Hiro of Columbia, MD; sister, Beth Gadoci of Darnestown, MD and brother, Peter Hiro of Jasper, GA.
A memorial mass will be held, 10:00AM, January 21, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City.
Inurnment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Palm City.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Hope Rural School, 15929 SW 150th St., Indiantown, FL, 34956 in John's memory.
Condolences may be written on: foresthillspalmcityflorida.com