Glenn Hunter of the Shinnecock Indian Nation dies at 60

Glenn Hunter Sr. of the Shinnecock Indian Nation died on March 29 at the Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center after a long illness. He was 60.

Born November 21, 1949, to Robert Lee Hunter and Alyce Eleazer-Hunter in New York City, he attended public school in New York City and played on a Little League baseball team in the Bronx. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1974, and it was while he was stationed in the Philippines that he met Rechilda Prado. The two married in 1976 and had two children, Glenn Jr. and Michelle.

Mr. Hunter worked for 20 years at Citibank as a tape spool specialist, and in his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing hand ball and bid whist. Well-known for his exceptional skills in bowling and chess, he won many awards and trophies that he proudly displayed at his home. He was also an animal lover and took pleasure in the company of his cats.

Survivors recalled last week that music was a major part of Mr. Hunter’s life. Many days he could be found at his apartment listening to an array of music; he liked everything from native rhythms to rhythm and blues. Photography was also a pastime that he enjoyed, capturing a candid moment of his loved ones whenever he could. Family said last week that Mr. Hunter departed from this world, but not from their hearts.

He is survived by his mother, Alyce Eleazer-Hunter; a daughter, Michelle and her husband Ronald Singleton of New Jersey; a son, Glenn Hunter Jr. and his wife Shanequa of New Jersey; two sisters, Lynda Hunter of Shinnecock and Janett Hunter of the Bronx; two brothers, Jeffrey Hunter of the Bronx and Ralph Hunter of Georgia; three grandsons, Tariq, Nyeke and Devon; a granddaughter, NyAsia; a brother-in-law, Lubin W. Hunter; five nieces, Wanda, Lynda “Pooh,” Dana, Janell and Stephanie; four nephews, Michael, Rashan, Durrell and Robert; several grand nieces and grand nephews; a great-grand niece; and many of other extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his father, Robert Lee Hunter, and a sister, Eleanor Wanda Hunter.

Visitation was on April 3 at the Shinnecock Presbyterian Church, where a funeral service was held, with the Reverend Michael Smith officiating. Cremation followed under the direction of the Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton.