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Robert H. Hooey

Robert Hooey Obituary

HOOEY Robert H.
Age 84 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Wednesday August 27, 2008. Bob was born February 4, 1924 in Big Flats, NY the son of the late Frank and Maude Fitzsimmons Hooey. He was a Veteran of WW II serving his country with the US Army and was a member of The Clarence R. Oliver American Legion Post # 154 in Elmira Heights, NY. Bob married his wife, Irene M. Saylor Hooey, on September 11, 1947 and they would have celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary on September 11, 2008. Mr. Hooey owned and operated Bob Hooey's Service Station in Elmira Heights, NY for several years and worked part-time at Twin Tier Tires in Elmira, NY. Bob and his wife Irene enjoyed square dancing with their friends with The Modern Western Square Dancing Group. They also were members of The Sunshine Squares who visited hospitals and nursing homes. Bob and Irene were also members of The Big Flats Historical Society. He was pre-deceased by his parents, his step father Raymond Easterbrook, his daughter Diana Lee who passed away in 1954, and by his grandson James R. Hooey who passed away on June 23, 2007. Bob loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them. Mr. Hooey is survived by his loving and devoted wife Irene M. Saylor Hooey; daughter: Patricia Brown of Elmira, NY; sons and daughters-in-law: Elwin "Ed" & Annemarie Hooey of Detroit, Michigan, Robert L. & Renie Hooey of Horseheads, NY, and Wayne H. & Denise Hooey of Elmira Heights, NY; grandchildren: Bryan Hooey, Chrisy (Rick) Newell, Jessica (Joe) Rich, Jeremy (Carrie) Hooey, Jason Becraft, Amanda Hooey and her fiancé Richard Rogers, Ronnie Middaugh, Laurie (Anthony) Lewis, David Middaugh, and Kimberly Wood; several great grandchildren; brother: Raymond Easterbrook of Big Flats, NY; sisters and brothers-in-law: Helen Ebersole of Mechanicburg, PA, Charlotte & Richard Stone of Horseheads, NY, and Jean & Dr. Leon Chamiedes of New Hartford, CT; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Elaine & Jessie Tompkins of Odessa, NY; two uncles, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of caring friends. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Lynch Funeral Home 318 West Broad Street Horseheads, NY on Friday August 29, 2008 from 6-8 PM. Mr. Hooey's Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday August 30, 2008 at 10 AM. The Rev. Rick Price will officiate. Interment in Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Hooey. The Family will provide their own flowers and those wishing may remember Mr. Hooey through memorials to The Big Flats Historical Society 258 Hibbard Road Big Flats, NY 14814.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Aug. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hooey

15 Entries

Donnie & Alice Snyder

August 30, 2008

Bob, Renie & Family,
Just to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

HELEN KOHAN

August 30, 2008

IN REMEMBRANCE OF BOB FROM GENE(deceased)and HELEN KOHAN.....THE NEWLYWEDS BEST FRIEND. WE BOTH WERE VERY HAPPY TO HAVE HIS FRIENDSHIPAND HIS WORKMANSHIP.

Bob Zawko

August 30, 2008

Renie & family,
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Sincerely,
Bob & Joanne Zawko

Ray Cady

August 30, 2008

My prayers are with the family. I have many fond menories of Bob when he had the gas station.

dianne van keuren

August 29, 2008

my sympathy to you , pat and your family. he is in a better place . dee

John and Marina Ney

August 29, 2008

Bob,Renie and Family
We are sorry for you loss, You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patricia Martin

August 29, 2008

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great guy! I have great memories of the picnics at Ruth and Williards and talking with him.
Ed, Wayne, and "Bobbie" I love you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Dowdle (Martin)

BETTY ALCHIMOWICZ

August 29, 2008

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY
& ALSO WITH ALL THE RELATIVES
TAKE CARE
GOD BLESS
BETTY & AL ALCHIMOWICZ &FAMILY

Connie Morgan

August 29, 2008

Bob,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless.

Robert Roy

August 29, 2008

Ed and Anne, So sorry for your loss. Bob was a fine gentleman who worked hard all his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob and Barbara Roy.

Ron and Jean Paugh

August 29, 2008

Bob, Renie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, we know what a difficult time this is for all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ron, Jean and Shawn

LEONORA WOOD

August 29, 2008

the wood family will always remember bob and his family.
we lived right next door to them. bob was a very generous man, he would always lend a helping hand or a tool to work on your vehicle. our prayers go out to all the hooey's
LEONORA WOOD ( MONROETON PA )

Jack Roby Sr

August 29, 2008

The entire Roby Family will always remember Bob and what a Fine and wonderful Man he was and will always be in our Hearts.
Olga, Kay, Jack,Nancy Donald and Ray Roby

August 29, 2008

I have a lot of fond childhood memories of going to Hooey's.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

DOMINIC PIROZZOLO

August 29, 2008

BOB, SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.MAY GODS PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOURS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
DOMINIC PIROZZOLO

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