Naumburg, NY

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert L. Hynes, shares news of his passing, after a battle with cancer, at his residence on the evening of November 11, 2023, while under the care of his family and Hospice of Lewis County,

Robert was born, August 31,1945 in Lowville, the son of the late Robert and Muriel Hanno Hynes. He was a 1963 graduate of Beaver River Central High School and a 1965 graduate of the Wanakena Ranger School. He was drafted into the Navy and served for two years from 1965-1967. He married the former Linda M. Genito on September 14,1968 at St. James Catholic Church in Carthage with Rev. Hugh Connaghan officiating.

Bob's career as an engineer with the Operating Engineer's Union took him all over New York State. He ended his career with Suffolk Construction of Boston, where his dedication to details can be seen in the museum at Gillette Stadium, Boston Opera House and the John Adams Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts. After retiring, he substitute taught at local schools.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda of Naumburg, two daughters and their husbands, Hope and Dr. Garrett Love of Durham, NC and Faith and Brian Wolfe of Tampa, FL, a grandson, Drake Hamilton Love, a step-grandson, Riley Wolfe and numerous brother and sister in-laws. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Alice Hitchcock and his uncle, Stan Hanno who was a second father to him.

A funeral mass with military honors will be held on Monday, November 20,2023 at 10:30am at St. Stephen's Church in Croghan with Rev. Donald Manfred officiating. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow at the Lowville Elks Lodge. The family will receive friends on Monday at the church from 10am – 10:30am. Arrangements are with the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home in Carthage. To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends of Lewis County Hospice, PO Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367 or to a charity of one's choice.