Captain John was one of my coworkers at Water Taxi that I considered family over the many years we worked there. He was a real music maven and generously shared his Woodstock and blues tapes with me. He could be a bit gruff and moody at times but at other times quite funny. I could always count on him when needed.  RIP, Cap'n John... 

John, I never saw you again after school, but I feel I owe you an apology - an apology I'll never be able to deliver now. I am sad to hear of your passing. We all tell a story as we live our lives, and none of us know how that story will end.  Then again, it's not how a story ends that makes it a good story - it's how the story was told. Rest in peace.

I had the pleasure and honor in working with Capt. John . John had a gift for story telling. We spoke often of his days aboard commercial fishing vessels in Maine.  John was extremely dedicated at whatever he put his mind to and took on the responsibility afforded by the title of Captain with grace. I will miss johns laugh, and his sense of humor. Having known people such as John make the experience of living a unique and loving one. 
John will be missed by many.

I am so sorry that john left so sudden 
he was my neighbor, and we shared a few holiday dinners my daughter and I 
cooked, he loved the dark meat of turkey or chicken.

my deepest sympathy for his family, he was a good friend and neighbor,
he is in my prayers.

he worried about his cucumber plant and it was not doing good 
the last time I saw him, he was spraying it for bugs.
I will miss him, I already do
ruth

It’s difficult to write this; John’s departure has left a large hole.

John—JK as I knew him then and ever since—was a twenty-five year old rookie manager of two Carroll Reed retail outlets in Connecticut when we first met. That in itself was remarkable. JK determined to build those stores into players in the ski hardware business in a state strewn with hard-core technical shops, often bucking management, who were focused more on fashion than boots, skis and bindings.
 
And he did.

That was JK. Put a challenge in front of him and he conquered, fiercely, with intelligence, humor, generosity, gruff kindness, determination, implacable purpose and focus and an unwavering sense of what not only was right but also the right thing to do.
 
JK could be a bit stubborn. He held clear and solid social and political convictions but also took delight in sharing vast conspiracy theories, always fascinating and most often plausible. He loved rock and roll, sports and concerts, books and serious conversation.

Although we drifted out of communication early in his maritime years, John made the effort to get us back in contact nearly three decades ago and we’ve been in regular touch since.
 
John was my true friend of 45 years. A better friend would never be found. 

Goodbye, JK. 


Has anybody here seen my ol' friend, John? He is a good friend. Captain John was on the very first boats I ever worked on. With his salty delivery we got along well and he even gave me his own stripes after I became a captain. John speaks through a regional drawl that I never heard before. His main topics for discussion are military history, classic rock and sports, particularily, his beloved Steelers. His favorite eatery is Southport Raw Oyster Bar. Big tipper! We tried other venues which was usually a mistake. He is a human podcast but also an attentive listener. He remembers things from previous conversations and I truely appreciate that. So, you want to hear a low frequency growl? A low rumble preceeds a quick rolling of his eyes when John says, "Yeah, well..." when we do touch on politics. I'm a little country and John's a little rock-n-roll but we keep it to a minimum. I know he's not sore since he calls me Bobby. Good stories about the C.I.A. and FBI during my times on the water and terra firma with Captain John! Can you tell me where he's gone? Probably, Maine. Maybe, Vermont. Check, New Hampshire.


	My condolences to John’s family and friends, his passing is heart felt.  John and I were Captains and old friends, chugging up and down the waterways of South Florida for over seventeen years.  All that time at the helm produced endless tales, experiences and confidences we enjoyed sharing.  In that respect, we were kindred spirits.  We met for dinner just a few weeks ago, he was happy, witty, full of life, and very excited about his upcoming vacation to Maine.  I wish he could of made it.  He had so many things he wanted to do.  John was a wonderful guy and good friend, I will miss him.  


God bless the Kintner family.

John had a wonderful gift of story-telling and humor. He was a mentor to me when I first worked at the Water Taxi and he helped me get my Captain's license. He was a joy to work with and was a great friend.  He will be missed.

It was a pleasure working with and being a friend of John's for 15+ years. We will all miss his "down east" humor and easy going manor.
My sympathy to his family and friends. John will be missed

So sorry to hear about John. It had been a long time since I saw John but remember his laugh, his joking manner. My thoughts are with the Kintner family.

John, 
You will be missed.   So kind, funny,   I remember you visiting us in FL.  Kids thought you were wonderful - they were right.  

Sending condolences to John’s family & friends. I worked as a mate with Captain John on the Ft Lauderdale Water Taxi. What an adventure that was for me! John was well read, well versed, intelligent, witty, snarky, more than a bit irreverent and such a joy to share time with out on the waterways. John had firm political beliefs and made sure we knew which side he was on. His laugh is unforgettable. He loved regaling about his colorful life, from college days in Illinois to  his much loved vacations in Maine to sharing his love for his mom & siblings to his skiing adventures to...well... you know. What a guy!  It’s our loss that John is gone. Did he leave behind the recipe for that amazing booze/filled cake? John’s zest for life  & his joyful chuckle will never be forgotten. ❤️

The last time I saw John was in 2010, at his father's funeral. John always had a smile on his face, always ready for a joke or a laugh. He was with a hint of mischief in him. It seems too soon for him to go but I know our grandparents will be waiting for him and they will have a good time. To Aunt Alice, Eric, Mary, Peter and your families, my sincere sympathy and sadness at your loss. Meg

OBITUARIO

John J. Kintner

21 marzo, 1948 – 12 julio, 2018

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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