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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
John J. Vina
November 21st, 1946 - June 8th, 2025
John Joseph Vina of The Villages, Florida, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice in the Villages, Florida.
John was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Joseph and Betty Vina on November 21, 1946. He married Deborah on November 15, 2013, in The Villages. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Marines from 1964 to 1984 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3*, Vietnam Campaign Medal, M-14 Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, and Combat Action Ribbon. After retiring from military service, he worked for Seminole County Public Schools as the County Food Services Manager until he retired at the age of 62. His interests included the Green Bay Packers, any new technology, golf, tennis, and pickleball.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Vina.
John is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Vina, his son Joseph Vina (spouse Katrina Vina) and his daughter Wendy Vina (spouse Drew Dinnen), his stepsons Donald, Kyle, and Andrew Morrison, and his grandchildren Noah, Parker, Emma, Kylie, Holly, and Brooklyn.
Memorials may be given to Cornerstone Hospice, to which John's family wishes to extend their gratitude.
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Hiers-Baxley Funeral & Cremation Life Event Center - Buffalo Ridge
Rooted in a legacy of trust and compassion since 1885, Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services has been a beacon of support for Marion County. In our quest to honor life’s profound journeys, we present the Buffalo Ridge Life Event Center—a sanctuary nestled within “Florida’s friendliest hometown,” designed to celebrate and memorialize the unique stories of loved ones. This center, a labor of love years in the making, extends our renowned funeral and burial services by offering a space where memories can be cherished and legacies honored. Our Life Event Center is more than a venue; it's a canvas for your most treasured celebrations. From the finery of our event planning, catering, and floral artistry to the sophistication of our themed displays and cutting-edge audio-visual systems, we've tailored an environment that anticipates every detail....
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