Robert C. Hart Sr.

NORTH HAMPTON - Robert C. Hart, Sr., (Bob), 80, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, while visiting his son and his family in Indiana. He was born in Windber, Pa., on April 9, 1936. He was the son of Harrison and Elizabeth (Toth) Hart.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Roginski) Hart of North Hampton, his mother, Elizabeth (Liz) Hart of Maryland, two sisters, Laura Antonishak and her husband John, of Maryland, Bernice Herrmann and her husband Fred of West Virginia. He was predeceased by his father, Harrison Hart of Windber, Pa., and his sister Elaine Pfautz, of Toms River, N.J. He was the proud father of five sons, Robert C. Hart, Jr., and his wife Geri of North Hampton, N.H.; Stephen J. Hart and his wife Susan of Barrington, N.H.; Thomas P. Hart and his wife Meghan of Portsmouth, N.H.; Michael B. Hart and his wife Julie of Georgetown, Ind.; Kevin J. Hart and his wife Tammy of Gonic, N.H.; his grandchildren Christopher, Emily, Andrew and his wife Kristen, Joshua and his wife Andrea, Jessica and her husband Jesse; Daniel and his wife Jillian, Bryan and girlfriend Sydney; Marina and her boyfriend Mitch, Abby, Colin; Hunter and girlfriend Monica, Ayden and Rhegan, his great grandchildren Nikohl, Kayleb, Aibhne; Luke, Lily; Jameson; and another granddaughter due in March 2017. He is also survived by his favorite Aunt Emma and her husband Bill of West Virginia; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He also leaves his four-legged friend, Benny.

He served in the Marines in New Castle, N.H., from 1954-1959. He was a prison guard at the Portsmouth Naval Prison for three of those years. He worked 32 years and retired from the Schiller Station (PSNH) in Newington, N.H., where he earned the nickname Bear; then worked 20 years for his son Bob's plumbing business, Hart Plumbing and Heating of Greenland, N.H.

Robert (Bob) (Papa) was a central part of the Hart family and enjoyed spending time with his wife, sisters, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all and has left a lasting legacy. Slainte Dad!

SERVICES: Calling hours will be on Thursday, December 1, from 4-7 p.m., at Farrell Funeral Home on 684 State Street in Portsmouth, N.H. There will also be a celebration of life at the Newington, N.H., Town Hall, 336 Nimble Hill Road, Newington, N.H.,, on Friday, December 2, at 3 p.m. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 10 a.m., at St. Theresa Church, 815 Central Road in Rye Beach, N.H., 03871.

In his honor, memorial contributions may be made to a wonderful organization, Hyder Hospice House of Dover, N.H.