John D. Hayes of Bay Shore, NY passed away on May 10, 2024. Born in 1963, to Eugene and Betty Hayes. John grew up in Deer Park, NY. John was a third-generation customs broker and enjoyed a long and distinguished career at Port Brokers. John began working at Port Brokers when he was 16 years old in a warehouse in Queens. John worked closely with his father and his brother William travelling across the globe forging business relationships that culminated into life-long friendships. When Eugene Hayes retired in 1999, John and William were prepared to continue their father’s legacy. John was a charming, engaging, and intelligent man. He had a strong love for learning and immersing himself in other cultures. His many passions included weightlifting, travelling, fishing, helping others, and philosophy. John was a member of St. Mary’s Church in East Islip. Cherished father of John Jr. and Amanda Hayes-Ferguson. Adored by Stacey Hayes, the mother of his children. Dear brother of William Hayes, Dede Hayes, and Betty-Jean Budlimlic. Beloved by many cousins and close friends. Also survived by his loving extended family Jim Luttieri, Ed Judson, and Patrick Walshe. John was very grateful to Liana Tsinamdzghvrishvili and Treasure Mamdeen for all their love and support for him. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 mile west of S.S. Pkwy., exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Saturday 10:15 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, East Islip, NY. Entombment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Visiting Friday 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.