John Tovey Hastings of Siesta Key, Florida died Sunday, February 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan; daughter, Kyle Hastings of Maryville, TN; son, John Hastings and daughter-in-law, Tracy Hastings of Vilas, NC; grand - daughters, Cameron Hastings and Marissa Hastings and grandson, Brooks Hastings; brother, Peter Hastings and his wife, Carol of Redding, CT. Tovey was born at Norwalk Hospital to Ruth and John Hastings of Westport, CT. He attended Saugatuck Elementary, Bedford Junior High and Staples High School. He had wonderful memories of growing up in Westport and enjoyed keeping in touch with many of his classmates. Tovey was a Marine veteran. He taught physical education and coached in Miami, FL for 30 years. After retiring from Dade County Schools, he and Joan moved to Valle Crucis, NC and ran two "Country Farmhouse" antique and gift shops, one in Blowing Rock and the other in Valle Crucis. Tovey was especially grateful for his 25 years in NC as he was able to spend so much quality time with his children and three grandchildren as they were growing up.
