Robert J. Hoilko, 67 years of Lecanto, FL, passed away suddenly March 5, 2025, at (seven rivers) Tampa General Hospital in Crystal River, FL surrounded by his loving family.
He attended Hazleton area schools and graduated from Hazleton High School in 1976.
Robert was active with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Units in Hazleton, PA. He served as Sargent First Class with Company C876 Engineer Battalion and Company A337th Engineer Battalion before retiring after 24 ½ years of service. He was employed as a correction officer at Core Civic Detention Facility prior to retiring.
He loved spending time with family and friends. He had a special love for Florida theme parks along with cruising on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and spending time at the beach. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and memories that will forever be cherished by all who knew him.
Born in Hazleton, PA, Robert was the son of the late John N. Hoilko, Sr. and Anna Metz (Stashinsky).
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (Albano) to whom he was married for 30 years and his brother, John N. Hoilko Jr.
Surviving is his daughter, Laura Beth Hoilko, Lecanto, FL, stepdaughter Sarah Marie Tallarico, Red Lion, PA., siblings: Carol Silock, Lecanto FL, Michael and wife Sandra Hoilko, Hazle Township, PA and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 12th at 2:00 PM from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home. Fr. Bill Santhouse of St. Scholastica Catholic Church will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until the hour of service. Committal services with full Military Honors will be conducted Monday, March 17th at 12:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery. The procession will depart the funeral home for the cemetery at 11:30. Family and friends are invited to join the procession. Arrangements are under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home, Inverness.
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Gone so sudden and way too soon. So sorry for Laura, Sarah and the rest of the family.
So sorry for your loss. Bob loved his family so much. When MaryAnn died, she took a big piece of his heart, with her. May he be reunited with the love of his life, once again.. I know his family will miss his big smile and wonderful attitude, but he taught them well and left behind a beautiful legacy.
Bob was a great man inside and out. Many years of friendship and sharing travels. I will keep you and MaryAnn in my best memories. May you Rest In Peace. You will be so greatly missed!
So sorry for your loss . We will always remember Bob as loving and cheerful., always welcoming others. He loved his family , a great patriot. husband and father
He will be missed but memories will live on
Bob was a very kind man and always made you feel right at home when you were with him. Soft spoken but very confident as a good leader would be to those around him. RIP 1st Sergeant! Condolences for all your family and friends as you will be missed.
Bob was an amazing man and a wonderful neighbor. He loved his family dearly and brought so much joy to so many. His spirit will live on in the so many lives that he touched in so many ways. He will surely be missed by so many. RIP with your wonderful wife MaryAnn and sing with the angels when you can.
I went to high school with Bob. In fact we went to Senior Prom together. We had been in touch via Facebook the past few years. He was a sweet kind and loving person and I know he will be missed by many. Condolences to his family. I am grateful to have known him. God bless.
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