contributor: Misty

Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News
12/10/2004

HAYES ROBERT E., SR, on Dec. 7, 2004; beloved husband of Anne M. (nee Whalen) and dear father of Patricia Ercolani (Frank), Robert E., Jr. (Michelle), Regina Kloepfer (Bob) and the late Maureen A. Bowes; also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Bowes, Brian, Lauren, Kevin and Alison Ercolani, Meghan, Katie, Thomas and Anna Hayes, Ryan and Matthew Kloepfer, great grandchildren Mika, Kaitlyn and Michael Jr.; sister Violet Mineau and brothers Ralph, Harvey and James.

He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. During his 4 years of service in the US Marine Corps, Bob served as Sgt. while fighting on the front line in the Korean War. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Monday after 9 A.M. from THE ALDWORTH FUNERAL HOME, Decatur and Charles Sts., followed by his FUNERAL MASS 10:30 A.M. St. Dominic Church. Int. Resurrection Cem. Friends may call Sunday eve. from 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Donations in Bob's memory to St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136 are preferred.

He is the brother of Alvin Hayes, Helen Koranda and Margaret Jacquart.