Eleanor J. Hynes

Eleanor J. Hynes, affectionately known as El, passed away at the age of 81 on Staten Island, NY. She was born the oldest of the 1941 Brooklyn triplets, followed by William and David. They moved with their parents and siblings to the St. George neighborhood of SI at the age of five. Eleanor enjoyed spending time with her family at different events: They were always her center. Another big part of her social life was with her “work family” who she kept in touch with for a long time. Those who knew Eleanor best often saw her fiery personality come through. When she’d see you and want to catch up, she’d ask, “What are the doings?” or “What’s doing?” She never drove or owned a car, it simply wasn't an item for her to do. Many people in the neighborhood knew her from her walking around from store to store, sometimes multiple times a day. She could always be identified by her sunglasses and interesting hat choices. Eleanor worked at the Institute of Basic Research on SI, as a laboratory assistant; her primary role was to make sure that the equipment and instruments were cleaned and ready to use. She held this position for decades until she retired. Eleanor was a devoted parishioner of St. Sylvester's church for a number of years. She practiced her religion regularly throughout her life, and attended community events through the church. She always loved dogs, but became more of a cat person in her later years. She rescued her pets and took them in from others who couldn’t keep them. She never cared for traveling long distances, but she enjoyed trips to Atlantic City.  Another pastime of hers was playing the lottery and scratch off tickets. As an avid baseball spectator, she was both a Yankees fan and a Mets fan, and very passionate about the sport. She adored chicken wings and other simple pleasures of life, and Big Band music was often heard on her radio at home. She always rooted for the underdog, and would give you the shirt off her back if she knew you needed it. She will be very much missed by her loved ones. Eleanor is predeceased by Catherine “Margie” Sweeney, Thomas J. Hynes Sr., Mary D. Nulanz, John F. Hynes, Lawrence E. Hynes, David R. Hynes, William M. Hynes Sr., Robert G. Hynes Sr., Walter J. Hynes, and is survived by Gloria Kelly and Margaret Byrne.

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