John Newton Tine passed away at his home in Southern Shores on December 28, 2020 at the age of 82. John grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and, after graduating from Brown University in 1961 as a member of Delta Phi Fraternity, began his work with C&P Telephone. Eventually he finished his career with Bell Atlantic in Rome, Italy. Having come to the Outer Banks since he was a boy, he retired to Southern Shores in 1993.
John enjoyed golfing, skiing, and had a passion for travel. He will be remembered for his charm and for his wonderful and playful sense of humor.
John was preceded in death by his father Amasa, mother May, and wife Jane. He is survived by his three children Lauren Morningstar, Karin Allen, and Paul Tine as well as his sister Mary Peckens, 5 grandchildren, and friend Nikki Kessing.
Interment in Southern Shores Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Outer Banks SPCA.
Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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Steve Griles
Paul, so sorry for the lost of your father. May you and your family find peace in his passing. I remember meeting him on one of our New Year trips to Outer Banks as an interesting and bright mine. Hod bless you and your family !
Ellen PT
I did not meet Mr. Tine until his later years. I admired his sense of humor during tough times and the grace with which he handled his physical limitations. He always had a smile in the clinic and he is surely missed. Thanks for all of your travel stories and your crazy jokes. May your body and spirit finally rest.
Christine O'Brien
So sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have had such a wonderful father!! Cherish your memories and he will live forever in your hearts!
Joyce bernstein
Paul, I remember your dad coming to Olney to teach you to drive. Before getting in the car he knelt down, bowed his head and made the Sign of the Cross. We all had a good laugh, including your mom. May his memory be a blessing to all of you!!
Mike & Joyce Bernstein
Jean Woolard
Paul,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. May you and your family find peace in the knowledge that he is now in a better place.
Upon reading of his struggle to have the nerve to get in the car with you to teach you to drive, I knew immediately that you had inherited his sense of humor!
Gardner Raffa
Hi Paul. Sorry to hear about your father. Great guy fun to golf with. Good memories. Hopefully he’s in a better place.
Kathy and Bob Sanborn
We have only been neighbors for a year, but know that we will miss him. With our sincere sympathy .
Kim Kennedy Ingalls Ashcraft
I am so sorry to hear about John Tine’s death. He was my dad’s boss when we were all in Rome. John was always so kind to my brother and me and we always knew we would have fun when he was around! I am so sorry for all of his kids. Your dad was well loved.
gerry & melly kennedy
Paul, Lauren, Karin & Family:
I knew OF your dad in the C&P and later had the privilege and honor of working for him in Rome. I joined his team in Italy after they had been there for a year or so. I remember on the first day meeting him, after in-the-office interviews, he and Jane took me and my wife Melly to dinner in Rome at a restuarant in the neighborhood of Trestevere. When we arrived near the restuarant, John parked the car right up against a wall such that he couldn’t get the door open, not even an inch. He gingerly crawled out of the car on the shotgun side, brushed himself off, and said “While we are walking to the restuarant, I want you to remember that when you are a pedestrian here in Rome, the only place you are safe is inside the building. I thought who is this guy? Does he really want me to move here?
I soon learned who John Tine was. Your dad was not only a great telephone man, & a great leader, he was a great man. He was the guy whose team would follow into the fire. I both respected him and enjoyed him, and am proud to have called him friend. Melly and I loved our times spent with John and Jane. They are filled with fond memories.
I remember one time when John … oh nevermind … there are just too many of those stories to tell here. Please just know that while I lament the fact that he no longer graces this earth, I feel some comfort in that he is not suffering. I hope that you find comfort in that as well.
Whenever I think of him, or hear the name John Tine, a smile will cross my face … and that is immeasurable…
Nonie Booth
I am very sorry to hear this news. I have many fond memories of John and Jane, sharing happy times with our Friday group. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie Schenker
My deepest condolences to John’s family.
I am deeply saddened to learn of John’s passing. Can’t even begin to count the hours we must have accumulated in laughter. He had such a dry sense of humor and I loved it! I met John in 1989 when he was tapped to lead a team of 23 technical folks from Verizon (Bell Atlantic back then) heading to Rome, Italy to install a huge software system in the Italian telephone network. He was a superb leader, always calm and in control of everything. We would often do the crossword puzzle together in the mornings – he was really good. The Italian team leader adored working with John and trusted John implicitly. Jane also worked at a different office in Rome and was always smiling and happy. She was a joy to be with and actually any time spent with either of them was nothing but smiles and laughter. After our return from Rome, I often visited John and Jane in Southern Shores, coming down to lose many golf balls with John in all the darn water traps! We had such a great time together and knowing that he is no longer there leaves an emptiness in my soul.
Kevin Kinsey
My sincerest condolences to the Tine family,
I first had the pleasure of meeting John when he was dating my Aunt Jane. I knew right away that my Aunt Jane was with a great guy. We spent many wonderful times together and I have very fond memories of being in Jane and John’s company. He was a very generous, a super funny and just plain enjoyable to be around.
While constructing our home in Southern Shores John and Jane not only kept a watchful eye on the process and offered considerable input during the construction process.
We traveled to Europe together on two occasions and had experiences one could only dream of!
One fond and laughable moment was when I flew down in my airplane and offered to take John up for a flight.
He immediately agreed and we were off to First Flight Airport where I had tied down the plane. It was a very hot day and John was a big man. Prior to take off I asked him how much he weighed. He looked at me with aprehension and we were off (airplane have performance limits and we were at our limit). During takeoff we rolled down the runway and John looked at me with concern. The trees at the end of the runway are getting bigger he commented and the airplane was taking its time getting off the ground. I asked him if he had any change in his pocket. He asked why. I said we need to get rid of some of the extra weight to insure we would clear the trees. A slight moment of oh S#@t from John as we easily cleared the trees and had a great flight.
One of the best laugh we ever had.
John was a smart, witty and clever man. I will miss him and always savior the enjoyable times we shared.
Thank you Uncle John for the memories!
May God bless you and your family!
FrankToolan
Paul,
Played golf with your father many times He had a great sense of humor and quick witted.
May he Rest In Peace!
Frank
Morgan
I will always miss and love you, Uncle John.
VALENTINA LUCAFERRI
Dear Paul,
deeply touched, I express my sincere heartfelt sadness for the loss of your father, John.
I had the honor to work with him in Rome when he was the Director of Tirks.
At that time I was the Italian teacher of the members of the project, and after few weeks John asked me to work for Bell Atlantic: I was 22 years old, knew nothing of telecommunications and after less than one year John proposed my name for the year worldwide employees Award, and I won it. Because of him.
It happened in 1990, now I am 54 years old and most of the good of my life came from that experience, not only by a professional point of view.
John was accurate, demanding, far-sighted, wisely ironic, open minded, never afraid of the new and the different and, as you well know, for this and much more esteemed by all.
I am deeply and sincerely grateful to our friendship which has held a special place in my heart, and it always will.
My sincere condolences to you and to all the family and relatives.