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RICHARD G. HOCEVAR

FUNERAL HOME

Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

RICHARD HOCEVAR Obituary

RICHARD G. HOCEVAR
On Monday, September 17, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Hilda Hocevar; brother of Mary Kathleen Hueter. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in his memory be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168 www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post from Sep. 23 to Sep. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD HOCEVAR

20 Entries

October 9, 2012

Mr. Hocevarwas always 2 steps ahead of everyone when it came to strategic thinking and plamnning. One of his greatest accomplishments was to get agreement from both counties to build a consolidated headquarters building.

October 4, 2012

Mr. Hocevar was a great General Manager and a wonderful person. It was an honor to have worked with him during our careers at WSSC. His many accomplishments will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

Karl and Rita Deugwillo
Huntingtown, MD

Jack Gilbert

October 1, 2012

Dick Hocevar was a great leader and good friend. It was a honor to work for a General Manger with his empathy and understanding for all employees.

Reginald Thorpe

October 1, 2012

You were the first GM I worked under and the best as well because since you retired, I have worked for no fewer than 5 GMs. That is a good sampling to confirm my opening statement. Rest in Peace.

Dick and Paula Rice

October 1, 2012

Always a gentleman, a great leader, a unique ability to focus on the important issues,always a friend to those who needed one, Dick Hocevar- RIP. PS say hi to Duke.

James Shabelski

September 30, 2012

I worked closely with Mr. Hocevar before he became the General Manager. He treated me and fellow employees with great respect. He valued our opinions. He was my favorite General Manager out of the five General managers that I worked under. I have and will continue to pray for him.

Pearl Laufer

September 30, 2012

I will always remember Mr. Hocevar as a warm, open, supportive General Manager whose focus was equally on the employees and our customers. He set a tone of respect and commitment for and within WSSC and made a real impact on our community.

JAMES VAONAKIS

September 29, 2012

HE WAS THE GREATEST GENERAL MANAGER I EVER WORKED UNDER. CONCERNING, CARING, THOUGHTFUL, AND ALWAYS LOOKING OUT FOR HIS EMPLOYEES.

Denise Simacourbe

September 29, 2012

Mr. Hocevar was my favorite General Manager at the WSSC. He truly cared about the customers, the employees, his position and duties. He was truly missed when he left the agency. I am so glad I got to speak with him this past May at the retiree's luncheon. May he rest in peace.

Mike Crean

September 29, 2012

Mr. Hocevar was an inspirational leader with an extraordinary ability to focus on those few objectives which would make the most difference. Notable among these was his successful effort to instill a strong sense of pride in all employees. I am proud to have worked with him and offer my sincere condolences to his family.

John McLeod

September 29, 2012

Dick Hocevar was a no nonsense manager and yet always the gentleman. Truly one of a kind. We are all better for having known him.

Rosie McLeod

September 28, 2012

Dick Hocevar was not only a great GM but also a valued family friend. When my lovely mother in law was very ill, Dick would take flowers to her and take her for chemo treatments. Truly a one of a kind human being. Rest well dear man.

David Russell

September 28, 2012

Mr. Hocevar could always make you feel valued, important, and ALIVE. I have very fond memories of him. He was a humble, and GREAT man...

Valentino Owens

September 28, 2012

Mr Hocevar was one of the best if not the best General Manager that ever served WSSC. The WSSC family have lost one of it's finest. Thank God for his devotion to the employee's of WSSC and the communities.

William Kay

September 26, 2012

Although I remember a conversation with Mr. Hocevar about our service in the Air Force and our tours in Vietnam, I did not know that he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. I wish to clarify for anyone who does not know that Chief Master Sergeant is the highest Air Force enlisted rank. My point is that Mr. Hocevar's character and success in his military life was just as evident as in his corporate life.

As a retired Human Resources (HR) staff member, I along with other HR staff always appreciated Mr. Hocevar's excellence; his caring spirit; and his humility when he was the Director of Maintenance and the WSSC General Manger. We will always remember him. May God continue to bless his family with never-ending peace. Bill Kay

Lucretia Morris

September 26, 2012

Hocevar Family,
May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Pat Robinson

September 25, 2012

Mr. Hocevar was the best GM ever at WSSC, a recognized leader and a down to earth man. He made our employees feel that whatever they did, they were worthwhile to him and the agency. His wonderful spirit did not go unnoticed by me or many other workers. Blessings to the Hocevar Family. Retired Employee 2000.

Suzette

September 25, 2012

i never met a man quite like you Mr Hocevar. You were certainly a "workers" GM. Not only did you visit the fellas in the field but you remembered our names. If there is ONE gm that I remember in my 22 yrs here at the WSSC, it's always you....may you be at rest now. God Bless

Peggy Thomas

September 23, 2012

RIP Mr. Hocevar.

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