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Robert Joyce

1928 - 2025

Robert Joyce obituary, 1928-2025, Cumming, GA

BORN

1928

DIED

2025

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Service

Oct. 7, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church

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Robert Joyce Obituary

Robert T. Joyce of Cumming, GA, born in Monessen, PA September 19, 1928 Passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Survived by his loving wife Mary Ruth of 72 years, children Brian Joyce, Robert (Sheila) Joyce, son in law Gregory Riddle, Grandfather of Timothy Joyce, Megan (Ethan) Garber, Nicholas Malagon and Alexa Malagon. Great Grandfather of Abigail Garber and James Garber.

Robert retired as a Construction Foreman from Bell Atlantic (Verizon) in Pittsburgh, PA after 44 years of employment. He was an active member of St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church as an Usher for many years. He worked as a Poll Manager and Clerk of Elections on Hilton Head Island for 17 years.

He was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Francis by the Sea Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on October 7, 2025 followed by interment in the church columbarium.

In remembrance of Robert T. Joyce's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Island Packet from Sep. 18 to Oct. 4, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Robert Joyce

Oct

7

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church

45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Funeral services provided by:

McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory - Cumming

150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040

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