John G. Pine, 89, formerly of North Haven, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2020. He was the husband of Adelphina Rosadini Pine. John was born in New Haven, CT on December 17, 1930; son of the late Albert and Louise (Cruz) Pine; and late stepmother, Laura Pine. Father of John (Joell) Pine and Maria (Pine) Apuzzo of Florida. Grandfather of John C., Jenna, and Sarah Pine. Brother of Maria Alves and the late Albert Pine, Jr. and Anthony Pine. John was married to the love of his life, Adele, for 69 years. John was retired from Asbestos Workers Local No. 33. He was a member of the Hamden Elks Lodge and the North Haven Sons & Daughters of Italy. John was a parishioner at St. Frances Cabrini for over 40 years, where he taught CCD for many years and served on the Liturgy Committee. John was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Korean War. He was a recipient of several medals. John and his wife enjoyed cruises and traveling to Washington, D.C., the Caribbean, and many of the southern states.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday morning, Dec. 16th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery with full military honors.
John and Joell, I’m sorry for you loss, always tough but please live through your memories, it will always make you smile
Words can not express my deepest sadness and sorrow on your loss it was my honor and privilege to have known (Uncle John) my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am very sorry to learn of Mr. Pine’s passing. He was such a kind person and I enjoyed knowing him when I was a teenager.
Our sincerest sympathy’s to you, John and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May he Rest in Peace.
So very sorry for your loss! Sending thoughts and prayers to all of the family!
My sincere condolences to Maria and the Pine family. Mr. Pine was always kind to me. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace MARINE. Semper Fi.
I remember John telling me that whenever he went anywhere (even when traveling) he always ran in to someone he knew. We had a good laugh and really it’s no surprise. Who could ever forget such a nice guy. He was always kind and always smiling. I’m one of many with happy memories of him.