Photo courtesy of Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Dec 28, 1943 – Jan 5, 2026
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Robert Hayes, Jr.—known as Bob to most—passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home in Burr Ridge, Illinois. He was 82 years old. Just over a week earlier, on December 28, Bob celebrated his birthday and 57th wedding anniversary with the love of his life,...
Read MoreGinny, so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I enjoyed getting to now him over the years. God bless your family. I was traveling and so sorry I could not attend the service. My condolences to you and your family. Reach out if you ever need anything. Sending you my best.
Chad McLaughlin
February 24, 2026 | Burr Ridge, IL | Friend
Ginny and family. So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great guy and will always be remembered. our prayers and kind memories are with you and your family, Jimmy and Barbara Walsh.
James & Barbara Walsh. &
February 22, 2026 | Lake Forest, IL | Friend
Virginia -- you will always be Virginia and Ginny too! Bob is one nice guy. Remembering him from our teen years with a smile and now a tear. God Bless that guy --- it was so good to see you both this summer at the Class of 1959 reunion that Carole had in Elmwood Park. He will be awaiting us all in Eternal life with a smile and a big hug !
Nancy Lee Perri Keefe
February 11, 2026 | Rockville, MD | Friend
I love you dad.
Colleen
January 21, 2026
Dear Ginny,
You and Bob had the most amazing marriage He was the best you were a great team and Peter and I had so many wonderful and crazy times together
You truly had a wonderful life
Love
Mary Ann Hollenbach
Mary Ann Hollenbach
January 14, 2026 | The Villages, FL
Ginny..so sad and so shocking...I hope you and your family can find peace and comfort in the knowledge that Robert was loved and adored by so many people. He obviously touched so many lives with his humor and dedication to friends and family. Ginny ...I look back joyously to our days at Stritch...days that you made so wonderful and such fun! God bless you and your family---sincerely, Mike and Mary Dauzvardis
Mike Dauzvardis
January 09, 2026 | Channahon, IL | Friend
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Kyle Stapleton & Family
January 08, 2026 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Sending our love from New Zealand to the Hayes family and all that know and love Bob. He is a special man who put everyone at ease, and who was genuinely interested in the lives of those he met. Most importantly, he glowed with love and pride for his family. That will be his enduring example to all of us. We're privileged to call him a friend and we'll remember him often, always with great affection.
Molly & Eammon Powers Conaghan
January 08, 2026 | Queenstown | Family
The Dominican Friars will pray for the repose of Bob's soul in their chapel at Fenwick High School in Oak Park.
May peace fine all those who loved Bob. He was a true son of the West Side and a role model to a generation of youngsters in Ascension Parish.
Gerald Lordan
January 08, 2026 | Forest Park, IL | Friend