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Richard Hoye Obituary

Hoye, Richard
It is with our deepest sadness that we share the peaceful passing of our dad, Pop-o, who for 85 years quietly touched the lives of many including his sons Rick (Laura), and Dennis (Susan), his grandchildren Brian, Kara and Leslie and the extended family of his current wife Nancy and her children. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Margaret Hoye. A mentor to many, the most memorable moments with Pop-o were the numerous times we would run into people who came up to him and thanked him for giving them the opportunity to change their lives because of an encounter with him as a member of the South Euclid, Ohio, Police Department. Dad shared a special relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary, saying a rosary every day since he was 9 years old. He has been welcomed with open arms by Her and her Son, Jesus. In lieu of flowers, please make donates to the 100 Club of Arizona in honor of our dad's 25 yrs of service as a police officer. Services will be Friday April 4 at 10:00 am at St. George's Parish, 300 E 16th Ave, Apache Junction, AZ.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2014.
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Deep sympathy to your family. We will all find comfort in the memories we share. A very good person to know and share special occasions with.

Clark & Pat Erla

April 3, 2014

Dear Hoye Family,

Please know the members of the South Euclid Police Department are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Fink
South Euclid Police

Mike Fink

April 2, 2014

Dear Hoye Family,
As a retired police officer from the South Euclid Police Department I can only say Rich was the best older police officer I ever worked with.
When I started in l968, he was the first officer I rode with and little did I know that he was also the best. Rich had a way with people and he could calm down the roughest incident with ease. He once told me he considered him self a "Plodder" but in my eyes he was one of the the best officers a young officer could have trained with. Rich was one of a kind. Our deepest sympathy to his family.

Fred Nedved

April 1, 2014

Dear Hoye Family,

On behalf of the South Euclid Police Department I would like to express our condolences and extend our prayers to you. Chief Kevin Nietert

Kevin Nietert

March 31, 2014

Dear Rip and Dennis,Nancy and families. Our deepest sympathy. So many old memories came to mind when I saw the obit. We had.some great times with mom and dad. Memories will always be with us. Annette and Leonard

Annette Geraci

March 30, 2014

My prayers go out to your family. Your dad was a great guy. He was my training officer back in 78 & 79. He always smoked that pipe. Always talked to me about history of South Euclid. I will never forget him. I worked at SEPD from 78 to 2009 when I retired.

Richard Gorski

March 30, 2014

Nancy, Rick and Dennis,
Dick's passing brings back many memories for me. We shared the same street (Piermont) and church (St. Margaret Mary) and employer (city of South Euclid). A very good man.

Tom Lucha

March 30, 2014

Dear Dennis and Family,
Sincere sympathy from your old friends at St. Margaret Mary School. It is so sad to lose a parent and we share in your mourning.

Laura (Kluk) Koch

March 29, 2014

May family and friends keep the fond memories fresh in their hearts and minds to help keep them strong. God is love, 1 John 4:8 and He want you to draw close to Him always, especially during this time of deep sorrow.

March 29, 2014

With our deepest sympathy to your family. I worked with your dad on SEPD for a few years. I alwasys thought very highly of both your Mom and Dad. Ken Sutherland SEPD 1970 - 1990 [email protected]

Ken Sutherland

March 29, 2014

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