David J. Hines, Jr., of West Roxbury, succumbed to cancer after a courageous fight on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Beloved husband of 49 years to Kathleen (McDonough) Hines. Devoted son of the late David Joseph Hines and Marjorie (Kearney) Ryan. Loving father of David J. Hines III and his wife Casey of West Bridgewater, Patrick A. Hines and his partner Bridy Loughlin of Roslindale, and Erin K. Menard and her husband Brian of Franklin. Dear brother of Patricia A Hines of Swampscott. Proud grandfather of Natalie, Flynn, and Maeve Hines, Liam, Emma, and Avery Menard. Uncle of Justin Hines of NJ. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
David was a graduate of St. John’s Prep, Villanova University, and Johnson and Wales Culinary School. He worked for many years as the Vice President of National Accounts for American Patriot Sales lending his expertise and knowledge in the culinary aspects of the industry. David loved hockey, which led him to coach his sons and others in Parkway Youth Hockey for many years.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Thursday, January 9th at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Private. Visiting Hours Wednesday, January 8th from 4pm to 8pm in the Funeral Home.