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ROBERT HOAGE Obituary
ROBERT JAY HOAGE
On Saturday, April 7, 2012, of Pasadena, MD. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Pendergast Hoage; father of Christopher (Barbara) Hoage,Theresa (Wade) Yost, Neal (Cui) Hoage and Kevin Hoage; grandfather of Brian (Stephanie), Jake, and Katie Yost, Elizabeth and Abigail Hoage; great grandfather of Maggie Yost; brother of Donald Lea and James Alden Hoage. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Chevy Chase United Methodist Church, 7001 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. (www.worldwildlife.org)www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for ROBERT HOAGE
Dorothy Black
April 19, 2012
I will always remember Bob. He was my superior in the Office of Public Affairs at the National Zoo. He was my boss and my friend. My sympathy goes out to his family. He will be missed.
Alvin Hutchinson
April 16, 2012
I'm very sad to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with him at the Zoo and found him to be one of the most enjoyable people to work with during my time there. He was very widely respected by the National Zoo community for both his intelligence and his pleasant disposition.
Denise Phillips-Allen
April 14, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We all have very fond memories of Bob, his beautiful late-wife Patti, and his children. God bless you all!
Virginia Weeks
April 12, 2012
Bob, You've always brought a smile to my face with your upbeat personality and enthusiasm for Biology, it was infectious. You have enriched my life and will surely be missed.
Patty Augustaitus
April 12, 2012
Bob, you will be greatly missed and always with us in our hearts. Thanks for being an amazing uncle and friend. I will always hold you close and Love you! Patty Augustaitus
Pauline
April 12, 2012
I am truly sad to hear of his passing. He was such an awesome professor and really had a passion for the environment. He really cared for all of his students and tried to make classes fun. You will really be missed Dr. Hoage.
Mike and Karen Douglass
April 11, 2012
Bob was cheery and wise and it was a pleasure and honor to know him.
Sharon Durham
April 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Hoage family. Bob was my first "real" boss as an intern at the Zoo. I will forever be indebted to him as he set me on the path of a public relations career in the government. He taught me so much on how to handle public relations crises--from panda pregnancies to stolen snakes. He was treasured and will be missed.
Elizabeth Machado (former NDM Student)
April 11, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was one of my favorite teachers and the most helpful and funny person i ever met.
Mimi (Volkman) Niemiec
April 11, 2012
Chris, Theresa, Neal & Kevin: so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I liked and admired Bob so much and only regret we saw so little of each other in our adult years. I was overjoyed to see and speak to him at his Uncle Bud's birthday party in January. God bless. Cousin Mimi
Julie VanBuskirk NDMU student
April 10, 2012
Dr. Hoage had such a passion for the classes he taught. He helped me see the big picture of biology and encouraged his students to go out and change the world. I have such good memories from the two classes I had with him. He will be deeply missed by all of his students.
Reggie Mitchell
April 10, 2012
Bob, aka "Coopid" was my lifelong friend. I will miss him and all our wonderful talks. We loved to talk about dinosaurs. I have so many memories. We have been friends since 1949 growing up in Chevy Chase on Hunt Avenue. Attached is a picture of Me, My Brother Greg "Muffin" and "Little Bob" ca. 1949. My deepest sympathy to his children and grandchildren. I will miss you. Reggie
Melissa Gaulding
April 10, 2012
My condolences to Dr. Hoage's family; I worked with him for many, many years at the Zoo, and he was smart, funny, and a voice of reason in what was often a crazy place.
Kathy Brader
April 10, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about Bob's passing, I worked w/Bob on many bird stories at the zoo, he was always very kind and considerate! Kathy Brader SNZP Bird Keeper
Margie Faulkner Miller
April 10, 2012
Bob was in the Research Dept with Dr. Eisenberg when I first came to work for NZP in 1975. What a warm wonderful, giving person he was. I remember when he turned 55 and called it double nickels. I have so many laughing and sad memories of he and Patty. Life is so short.
Don Megby
April 10, 2012
God Bless Bob, what a wonderful friend and caring family man , he will be missed by everyone
Mary Lu and Chris Jones
April 10, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, it is never easy to say good bye.
Dr. Hoage in Ecology (Fall 2011) telling his infamous stories about the good ol' days
Steph Thackoordeen Babwah
April 10, 2012
Dr. Hoage was one of the greatest and most intelligent professors I have ever known. I am grateful that he was able to pass down his knowledge to me, a Biology student at NDMU, who has been inspired by Dr. Hoage's teaching and passion for Ecology. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. He truly will be missed.
Hilda Mauck
April 10, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences go out to you. Bob was always a very pleasant and wonderful person, he will always be remembered.
ND Student
April 10, 2012
My prayers are truly with the Hoage family. Dr. Hoage was one of the greatest teachers I had in college. He really cared about the student and wanted us to do well.
April 10, 2012
Bob was a good man and a pleasure to work with at the Zoo, it was never the same after he left. My heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Tom Cooper
Woodstock, Va.
Debbie Mowatt
April 10, 2012
Our thoughts are with the family for the loss of someone very special to them.
Pam Henson
April 10, 2012
I will always treasure my memories of Bob. He represented everything a Smithsonian employee should be - devoted to sharing knowledge of our wonderful animal treasures with the world. He was also one of the nicest, most thoughtful people I've ever known. I was lucky to know him, but he's gone too soon. My deepest sympathies to his children.
Donna Jenkins
April 10, 2012
My Deepest sympathy to the Hoage families for the passing of Robert Hoage.
Bob was a compassionate, caring, kind and considerate man. I enjoyed working with him here on the campus of Notre Dame.
He was loved by many, and will be missed by all.
Robin Snyder
April 10, 2012
To loose someone so wonderful as Bob is overwelming. I grew up a couple house's away from him and I will miss him very much. You are one of a kind Bob! With Love - Robin
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