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Joseph Hirt Obituary



On July 29, 2015, Joseph Francis Hirt, beloved husband of Sue Hirt, devoted father of Alexander C. Hirt and Katherine A. Hirt, loving brother of Danielle Marecki and her husband Edward, and Phyllis Ryan and her husband Mark. Also survived by two nieces, D. Monique Klapka and Jessica Moody, and one nephew, Christopher Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Danielle (nee Mantegna) Hirt, one sister, Patricia A. and one brother John J. Hirt. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd., (Beltway Exit 26), Monday, August 3 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ursula Catholic Church, 8801 Harford Rd., Tuesday, August 4 at 10 am and burial will be in Parkwood Cemetery.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jul. 31, 2015.

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Linda Betzel

August 3, 2015

I am truly saddened to hear of Joe's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him through my work. (Goetze's Candy Company). He was always so upbeat, pleasant and sported a smile whenever he visited. May God be with you in this very difficult time.

Karen Thomas

August 3, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May the memories help you during this time of sorrow. Any may you feel the Lord's loving arms around you. Karen Thomas, OD Cargo Claims Dept.

Joe Schlasta

August 3, 2015

So sorry to hear about Joe''s passing. My thoughts and prayers to his family. He was always full of energy when we spoke. He will be missed,

Lauren Long

August 3, 2015

RIP uncle Joe. I love you and I know you are at peace with God.

Field Svc.

August 2, 2015

On behalf of the OD FSS dept we send our deepest condolences and sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be said for your family.

August 2, 2015

I have known Joe since grade school when we spent 8 years together at St. Wenceslaus. Joe was a great guy and we shared political and social views. I will miss his smile and laughter. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, but rest assured we will all be together again one day!........Michael W. Ey

Jeff Kline

August 1, 2015

Joe made me laugh. He was my friend, and I will miss him. He left this world a better place than he found it, and that is quite an accomplishment.

Steve Gibson

August 1, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family of Joe Hirt. I had the pleasure of getting to know Joe through business dealings and the benefit of growing a friendship. Joe was a very caring person and was always there for everyone. I know from stories he shared how proud he was of his son & daughter. May he rest in peace, as I know he will be lifted up with the angels. May god bless his soul and his family during this difficult time. I will miss you buddy. Steve Gibson

Vick Larson and ATL

August 1, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Sweeney

July 31, 2015

Sue, Alex and Katie your loss is unimaginable. My heart and prayers of strength and comfort go out to you and your family. I feel blessed to have known Joe and I will miss our intense conversations in our neighborhood. He surely rest in the arms of God.

Jim Cox

July 31, 2015

We were so saddened to hear the news of Joe's passing. So often, our memories of our time in Baltimore have stories of Joe in them. He was our Baltimore ambassador when we moved there and was at the hospital for the birth of our son. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
Jim and Rose Cox and Family

Steve Velasco

July 31, 2015

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We here at RTO terminal send our thoughts and prayers.....

Judy Carr

July 31, 2015

I am deeply sadened by your lose. May God hold you in his arms during this time. Judy Carr OD Family

July 31, 2015

We are all very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all,
the LIS terminal.

July 31, 2015

I am so sorry for the family's loss. May you have peace through prayer during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7

July 31, 2015

My condolences to the family. MCN Terminal

Ed Garner

July 31, 2015

Deepest condolences to the Hirt Family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Ed Garner (ODFL) and family

July 31, 2015

Our thoughts and Prayers from the BOI Terminal! Losing a family member is never easy. May God bless you all!

July 31, 2015

Condolences and prayers from the HAR service center. I only talked to Joe a few times, but he was always upbeat and a pleasure to speak with. Bob B.

July 31, 2015

Sending prayers your way OD DEN

July 31, 2015

A thought of comfort and condolences to the grieving family. We here at Fuchs North America in Owings Mills and Windsors Mills MD, will truly miss our friend.

July 31, 2015

Condolences to all his family and friends
Rena Boaze CPT coding dept

Debbie Parkman

July 31, 2015

Being a part of the OD family I would like to offer my condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Austin Terminal

July 31, 2015

Sending prayers to the family from Austin, TX.

AUS Terminal

July 31, 2015

We are lifting up Sue, Alexander, Katherine,Joseph's family and his OD Baltimore Family. Know that God is ever near to those who have a broken heart.
Prayers of Grace and Peace.
OD Wilson, NC >

ODFL TMW Terminal

July 31, 2015

Your family is in our hearts and minds. Our condolences during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.

german naranjo

July 31, 2015

Sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss. ORC Terminal.

July 31, 2015

Our Sympathies and Prayers to your Family for your loss from the OD Family in Paducah, KY

July 31, 2015

I am so very sorry of your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Joe. He was such a gentleman! I know God will be with you in your time of sorrow. Denise Lee, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Charleston, SC

July 31, 2015

May the lord comfort you and keep Joseph Always

Shantel Cook

July 31, 2015

Prayers and Hope for Joes family.

Shantel Cook ODFL Shreveport La

Alice

July 31, 2015

Sorry for your loss

Alice Moore
ODFL - Corp. National-3PL Collections

July 31, 2015

Prayers for your family at this time.
Holly Marion ODFL Pricing Dept.

July 31, 2015

Sorry for your loss.Our condolences to your family.God Bless You
Sincerely,
Milly Miami Terminal

July 31, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time. Grand Island Nebraska terminal

July 31, 2015

Thoughts and prayers for your family in this tough time. With deepest condolences,
Oshkosh, WI ODFL Family

July 31, 2015

So Sorry for you loss, Prayers from San Antonio, Texas are with you and your family. God just gained another ANGEL. Til you meet again.

July 31, 2015

So sorry for your loss .We all here in Baton Rouge,La will be praying for your family

July 31, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to your family.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
New Orleans Old Dominion Family.

July 31, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joseph Hirt.

Penny Miller

July 31, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for the family.

Penny Miller @ ODFL Corp Office

July 31, 2015

Please accept my condolences, I am sure he will be missed.
Bruce Wells ODFL SEATTLE

Danielle Sherrod

July 31, 2015

I dont personally know him, but work for ODFL...Sorry for the families loss..I will keep them in my prayers. FLY HIGH OD brother..

July 31, 2015

So sorry for your loss, we will pray for your families. Old dominion Team Martinsville, VA

Shannon Price

July 31, 2015

Keeping your family in prayer. Take comfort in knowing you all will be together again one day. God's Blessings!

July 31, 2015

Danny and Phyllis....I'm sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences . Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Carol McVey-Hannan

July 31, 2015

I am so saddened by the loss of our brother in Christ, Joe! May God bless the family and may the Lord's peace be with you. May his memory be eternal!

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