Robert J. Tuohy Jr.

1949 - 2015

Tuohy, Jr., Robert J.Robert J. "Bob" Tuohy, Jr., 65, of Moore Township, formerly of Monroe County, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. He was the loving husband of Kathryn C. "Kate" Hauck with whom he shared 16 years of marriage on December 12th. Born in Jersey City, NJ on September 13, 1949, he was a son of the late Robert J. Sr. and Elaine (Spruiell) Tuohy. Bob was a graduate of St. Peter's Prep School and St. Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Bob was a combat veteran who served as an officer in the U.S. Army Rangers in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. After active duty, Bob earned his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law. Bob also attended the machinist evening program at the Bethlehem Area Vo-Tech. Bob was employed for 31 years with Yellow Roadway Trucking and the former Roadway Trucking as a fleet maintenance manager. Bob was a former member of the National Ski Patrol / Pocono Region, a member of the Jacobsburg Historical Society, a former chairman and member of Moore Township Environmental Advisory Committee, Blue Mountain Gas & Steam Engine Association of Jacktown, and Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club. Bob had a special love for all animals, especially wild birds and his cats. He loved being outdoors and on the water; on his jet ski or in a kayak. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Kate, he is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth of Florida; his brother, James Tuohy of New Jersey; father and mother-in-laws, John G. Sr. and Marian (Conran) Hauck of Nazareth; brother-in-law, John G. Hauck, Jr. of New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Hauck and her husband, Owen Lee of Philadelphia and Lisa Hauck Borkovich and her husband, Paul of Los Angeles, California; close friend, John Sommer of Cherryville, PA; and extended family including first cousins, nieces and nephews. Services: A Memorial Service in celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, May 02, 2015, at 12:00 P.M. in the George G. Bensing Funeral Home, Inc., 2165 Community Drive, Route 946, Village of Moorestown - Bath, PA 18014. Friends and relatives are invited to call on Saturday morning from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Interment in a U.S. military cemetery with full military honors will be held at a later date. Contributions: May be made in Bob's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 and/or the charity of one's choice.