Robert Hynes

HYNES - Robert A. "Bob" of Hilton Head Island, SC, passed away on March 3, 2017, at the age of 71.Bob spent four decades as an educator and administrator in the Northport-East Northport (NY) School District. He taught junior high school physical education, served as the district's Athletic Director, and coached baseball during his time in the schools. Bob was a member of numerous community organizations in and around Northport. Whereas he received numerous honors during his professional life, he was always most proud of the role he was able to play in the lives of those young people fortunate enough to have known him. Bob graduated from White Plains High School in 1963. He took a baccalaureate degree from Springfield College (MA) in 1967 and master's degrees from LIU in 1977 and 1980.Throughout his life, he enjoyed time with family and friends, good meals, traveling and sports. After his retirement, and move to SC, he remained active in the community, including a leadership role with a local golf club, and the delivery of meals to families in need in the low country. Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara; his children, Amy and Robert; his grandchildren, Sam, Allison, Lucas, and Cathryn, and his brother, John. He was predeceased by his mother, Theresa; father, John; and brother William. He will be dearly missed.