Joseph Patrick Hoyer, Jr
Born: Tue., Jul. 1, 1930
Died: Mon., Jun. 10, 2013
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sun., Jun. 16, 2013
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Sun., Jun. 16, 2013
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
11:30 AM Mon., Jun. 17, 2013
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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Joseph Patrick Hoyer, Jr., age 82, a resident of Riviera Beach for 58 years, died on June 10, 2013 at his home after battling cancer for one year.
He was born on July 1, 1930, in Valley Falls, RI, to the late Frances and Joseph P. Hoyer, Sr. From 1949 to 1957 he served our country in both the United States Army and in the US Marine Corps. He went on to work for the Kennecott Company, and later in the security department at St. Agnes Hospital. He enjoyed baseball and football, his cigars, and his grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Robert S. Hoyer; two brothers: John and James Hoyer; and two sisters: Anna Cooney and Frances Hoyer.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years: Pearl Hoyer (nee Miller); four sons: Brian P. Hoyer, Stephen Hoyer and his wife Lynn, Thomas Hoyer, all of Riviera Beach, and Joseph Hoyer and his wife Emma, of Linthicum; four daughters: Katherine Raynor and her husband Wade, of Carvel Beach, Linda Kirkpatrick and her husband Jeff, of New Hudson, MI, Anna Engel and her husband Fred, of Pasadena, and Sharon Dillow and her husband Martin, of Pasadena; his brother Vincent Hoyer and sister Mary Ethier, both of Cumberland, RI; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. His funeral service will commence on Monday at 11:30 AM at the funeral home, with interment to follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Those who wish may contribute to Hospice of the Chesapeake, and you may express your condolences here as well.
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Nikki Spicer
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Posted Wed June 12, 2013
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Our prayers are with you and your family during this time..sorry for your loss.
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Cindy & Steve Sink
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Posted Wed June 12, 2013
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Kathie and family. Sorry for your loss,
May God wrap His arms around each of you and hold you close. Prayers
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Darlene Schmitz
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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I am very sorry for the loss ot Mr. Joe.He always made me feel like I was a part of the family. He was funny and could put a smile on anyones face. I am very happy to have known him. Like everyone else I will miss him.
Darlene
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Patty Haslett
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family. Grandpop was a great man..he will be missed...thinking about you guys on the west coast
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Deborah A ( Meise) Heath
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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To the entire Hoyer Family,
Words are never enough when a family is dealing with such a loss. I was so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sympathy.
Debbie (Meise) Heath
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Pebbles and Brian Beatty
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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Kathie, Wade, Wade, Jr.
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know all to well how you are feeling and you and the entire Hoyer family is in my prayers. God Bless all of you!
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Elizabeth Fletcher
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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So sorry for your loss Anna. My thoughts and prayers are with you. The picture on the website is exactly how I remember him. xxoo
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Linda Kirkpatrick
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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My prayers are with the family.
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Ginger Kabala, Emma's aunt
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Posted Thu June 13, 2013
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Please know that John & I care deeply for your families. I doubt that we will be able to come to the funeral home because of John's work schedule. I'll be there with you in prayer and quiet. Sincerely, Ginger & John
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Virginia Downie
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Posted Fri June 14, 2013
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 Sacred Duty Spray was sent by The K9 Unit.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss,
The K9 Unit
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Salvatore V. Teta and Sandra K. Engel
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Posted Fri June 14, 2013
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To MRS. Hoyer,Anna and family,
Kae and I send our deepest,heartfelt sympathies and respect to your husband and father........
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Sharon and Al Lechowicz
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Posted Sat June 15, 2013
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Kathie, Sharon, Joe and families, We were so saddened to hear of your loss. May your hearts find healing in your memories and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all of us who love and care about you.
With love
Sharon and Al
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Doug Schoch and your DDP family
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Posted Wed June 19, 2013
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Linda: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We hope there is comfort knowing your Dad is in a better place now.
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Wayne and Pat Morris
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Posted Wed June 26, 2013
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Pearl and family,
Sorry for your loss... Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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