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Roger Hoy Obituary
1927 - 2011
Roger went home to be with Jesus on 10/25/11 in the company of his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jan. Beloved father of sons, Michael (Dawn), Timothy (Kimber), Steven (Connie), and daughter, Pamela Brown (Anthony). Eight grandchildren, Ian, Shayn, Josh, Ashley, Grace, Willie, Tommy, and Katie. Also survived by brother Frances. Roger's parents, Margaret and Robert, preceded him with his sister, Margie, and brother, Bob.
Born in Philadelphia PA, his family moved to Southern California at the age of 5. He attended Loyola High School, Loyola University, the University of Santa Clara, and the University of San Francisco.
Roger was a coach of basketball, cross country, and track at Wilcox High School. He later became a counselor and Assistant Principal at Wilcox High. He enjoyed golf, tennis, and being with his loving family.
Roger had a dry sense of humor that will truly be missed by all. Thank you Roger for 51 wonderful years.
Funeral Visitation 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 Saturday October 29, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church 219 Bean Ave. Los Gatos, CA
Memorial Contributions preferred to: Memorial and Honor Program St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105
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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Hoy
Karen Nelson
November 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Hoy's family at this time. I remember Mr. Hoy from Wilcox, he was a kind man who had a tremendous impact on many young lives. In particular I will remember his smile!
Tonette and Paul Slaviero
October 30, 2011
Pam and Anthony...we are very sorry for your loss. Sounds like your father was a wonderful man. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Love,
Deanna Young
October 28, 2011
As a colleague of his son Steve, even though I did not have the opportunity to meet Mr. Hoy, I can say with certainty he was a truly wonderful person - his son is testimony to that! My condolences to all of Mr. Hoy's family.
Mark Bell
October 28, 2011
Mr. Hoy will well be remembered as a Coach and as a man whose life was well spent. Those were good years, thank you. My condolences to the family.
Harold McCann
October 27, 2011
Mr Hoy, as my Latin teacher, and Coach Hoy as my cross country coach was one of the few people to really inspire me. As my counselor Mr Hoy knew I could do much better and as my coach he somehow knew I could run. Thank you coach Hoy. My condolences to your family, you we be missed.
Lucy Amico
October 27, 2011
We will miss Roger very much. Our deepest sympathy to Jan and the family. Love, Lucy and Richard Amico
Donald May
October 27, 2011
Hoy was a second father to me. While at Wilcox High School. He was Coach Hoy to the team. He made me feel like a star Tho I was far from being one. The world will be colder and more loanly please now that he has left it. Don May (Modesto)
Sharon Lund
October 27, 2011
Dear Janet and Family,
Our heart felt prayers are with you today and the days going forward. Our memory of Roger will always be sprinkled with his wonderful sense of humor and his love for his family.
Love--Sharon and Rich Lund
October 27, 2011
Dear Jan and family,
Bob and I remember many family times together. How the years do past. May God be with you in your time of grief.
With love,
Bob and Diane Madden
Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills
October 26, 2011
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