William Robert "Bob" Hoskinson's Obituary
WILLIAM ROBERT (BOB) HOSKINSON, 64, of Leesburg, Virginia passed away after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Hoskinson was born September 13, 1948 in East Liverpool, OH to the late William F. and Betty Hoskinson. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Buffalo and his MBA from Canisius College, Buffalo, NY. He was a Principle Engineer with MC Dean in Dulles, VA.
Mr. Hoskinson received an Eagle Scout badge while a student at Scotia-Glenville High School. He continued to support scouting as his son's scout leader with Troop #57 in Gladstone, NJ. He was active in youth soccer in Ridgefield, CT as a coach, referee and club officer. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 6831 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg. He loved skiing, sailing, gardening, traveling, doing puzzles, and spending time with family and friends.
Mr. Hoskinson is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years Catherine Ann Hoskinson of Leesburg; a daughter, Kristen Francis and son-in-law Chad of Lawrenceville, GA; a son, Keith Hoskinson and fiancee Jennifer Williams of Blacksburg, VA; two brothers, James F. Hoskinson and Richard J. Hoskinson both of Scotia, NY; two sisters, Mary Catherine Greene of Amsterdam, NY, and Ann Lynn Felzer of Everett, WA; granddaughter McKenna; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 6-9pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Circle SE in Leesburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30am on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 55 Oak Crest Manor Drive in Leesburg. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 124 Park St., Vienna, VA 22180, or www.cancer.org.
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