Robert Joseph Hooey

Robert "Bob" Joseph Hooey, 62, of Chestertown, MD died peacefully at home Monday, August 5, 2013.
Born on September 17, 1949 in Elmira, NY to the late Willard L. and Ruth Bixby Hooey.
Early in his work life, Bob was a concert and events coordinator involving a variety of popular performing artists.
The majority of his career, however, focused on working with at-risk youth starting with Horseheads Youth Bureau in Horseheads, NY and continuing at Set for Success in Baltimore, MD and Outward Bound. Mr. Hooey was a college Student Activities Director in Elmira, NY and Chestertown, MD. His dedication to youth is best summed up through the words of one of his mentees upon learning of his passing: "He had faith in me when no one else did. He taught me more about life than anyone else could."!
Beyond his career, Bob is most remembered as a kind and generous soul who will be sorely missed by many.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Park-Hooey and his loyal loving dog, Wilson; one daughter, Kristina M. Hooey of Erin, NY; three grandchildren, Brianna Hooey, Emma and Kameron Gibson; one great-granddaughter, Peyton Hooey-Wolf all of Erin, NY; father-in-law, Robert Park; brother-in-law, John Park; two sisters, Anne Marie Hooey (and husband, Elwin) of Michigan and Sheri Southern (Larry) of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Robert Hooey and his mother-in-law, Marjorie M. Park.
A viewing will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2013 at Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle with Rev. William C. Forrey officiating. Graveside services will follow at Westminster Cemetery, Carlisle.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Queen Anne's, 255 Comet Drive, Centerville, MD 21617.
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