Raymond James Hinton, Sr.

Mr. Raymond James Hinton, Sr. died on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 67 years old.

Visiting will be in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, on Saturday, August 2, from 3 to 5 pm.

Born in Shreveport, LA, Mr. Hinton grew up in Short Hills and graduated from Millburn High School in 1977. He has an Associate Degree from Bradford College in Bradford, MA, where he met his beloved Ali.

Mr. Hinton was a Master Diesel Technician at Frank's GMC Truck Center in Lyndhurst, NJ, for over 40 years. He was known to be able to fix anything that came his way and was always happy to help anyone who asked.

Mr. Hinton was a member of the Bloomfield Archers and the IAMAW, District 15 Local 447. He was also one of the founders of the Verona Lacrosse program and formerly a leader in Verona BSA Cub Scouting.

He is survived by his wife, Allison Hinton, and his sons, Raymond James Hinton, Jr., and Ryan Scott Hinton.

Memorial donations in his name to the Verona Rescue Squad, 12 Church Street, Verona NJ 07044 or to Verona PBA , Local 72, PO Box 72, Verona NJ 07044 would be appreciated.