Robert Joseph Hayes' Obituary
Robert Joseph Hayes, 87, of Cape Coral, FL, died May 22, 2015 at Hope Hospice of Cape Coral. Graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1589 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL. Memorials: Hope Hospice or Davita Dialysis. Robert was born in Croydon, PA, the son of Robert Grey and Elizabeth (Irwin) Hayes. He married Florence Ozar and she preceded him in death. Robert trained to become an automotive mechanic at the Chicago Institute of Automotive Technology. He was the owner and operator of Hayes Auto Repair in Cape Coral. Robert was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge of Cape Coral, and German-American Club. Surviving are his children, Elizabeth Kominar and her husband Dave of Cape Coral, Roberta Anderson of Cape Coral, Robert Joseph Hayes of Cape Coral, Helen Warren and her husband Jonathan of Millerton, NY, David Hayes and his wife Patricia of N. Fort Myers, Barbara Jean Marlow and her husband Michael of Cape Coral, John Hayes of Cape Coral; twelve grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Florence; sisters, Martha Boast and Roberta Magni. The Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Robert. Condolences may be left to the family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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