Robert J. Hayes

Robert J. Hayes of Bethlehem, PA, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. He was the husband of Eileen (Gill) Hayes with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage until her death on January 29, 2019. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, on July 4, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles and Madeline (Carroll) Hayes.

Robert was a graduate of Cranford High School in Cranford, NJ and Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelors Degree in Economics. He was employed as a professional pilot for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Raytheon Corporation, and NetJets International from which he retired.

He is survived by his daughters, Meghan Hayes of Hong Kong, Susan Hayes Ohl and her husband Stephan of Bethlehem, two grandchildren, Caitlin Ohl and Connor Ohl, and a brother, William Hayes of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his sister, Madeline Richards and brother, Charles Hayes.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 4-6 PM and again Monday morning from 10-11 AM followed by a service at 11 AM. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Coopersburg.

Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery
5305 Blue Church Rd
Coopersburg PA 18036
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Viewing
Sunday, April 14, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
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610-868-8531

Calling Hours
Monday, April 15, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Service
Monday, April 15, 2019
11:00 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531