John F. Hayes

John F. Hayes, (91), of Tucson, Arizona passed away on June 17, 2024. John was born on November 14, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, NY. The son of the late James T. and Irene J. Hayes. After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School, John worked for Dutchess County Water Authority before securing a position as a staff engineer with IBM. John married his childhood sweetheart, Lucille Blazejewski in 1954. Lucille predeceased him in 2011. They lived and raised their family in Poughkeepsie and Hyde Park, NY. In 1968, they transferred with IBM to Raleigh, NC and in 1979 made Tucson, Arizona their forever home. John retired after 35 years of service to IBM in 1988. The retired life was not for John. He found his dream job working part-time for Costco in Tucson. He loved the interaction with the members, management, and team members. After almost two decades with Costco, John had to hang up his red smock, as his aging body told him it was finally time to slow down. John is survived by his children: Thomas P. Hayes of Tucson, Timothy J. Hayes of Tucson, Adrienne Strom and her husband Bill of Vail, Alicia Hayes of Vail, and John Hayes, Jr. and his wife Pam of Vail. John is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his brother Gerald Hayes of New York, sister-in-law Margaret Hayes of Virginia and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Sally Anne Kinsey, his brothers, Richard Hayes, Charles Hayes, James Hayes, and his sister Jean Morabito. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 5pm-7pm with a rosary at 5:30 at Brings Broadway Chapel, 6910 East Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85710. Funeral Mass will be held, Saturday, July 13, 2024 10am at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1375 S. Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ 85710. Inurnment will follow at a later date at St. Peter’s Cemetery Community Mausoleum in Poughkeepsie, NY. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to any animal charity of your choosing. “Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.” (Rumi)