On June 10, 1932, Gene C. Hoy was born the 7th child of the Thomas family in Oakland, CA; adopted at 6 months old into the Hoy family. Gene was predeceased by his mother, Olga Hoy, his five older siblings, his infant son, Paul, and just a year ago by his beloved wife, Joan. He is survived by his 7 children, Mark, Don, Steve, Matt, Karen, Glenn, and Maureen, their spouses, 9 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Growing up in Hayward, Gene looked up to his sisters, Billie and Asta, and brother, Hugo and wife Frances, who gave him love and helped him rise above his deprivation with a strong work ethic and a sense of duty and responsibility that got him far.
Gene began working at United Airlines in 1950, then joined the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955 having served in the Korean War. After an honorable discharge, he returned to United, earning a promotion to Quality Assurance Manager, and retired after 43 years.
Gene married his beautiful bride, Joan Reid, a nurse, on October 6, 1956 at St. Catherine’s Church in Burlingame. Gene was a devoted parent, provider, and husband.
Gene exuded an exuberance for life’s joys; his family, his grandkids, friends, Joan's cooking, fishing, baseball, and his many hobbies including coin collecting and presiding over the Foster City Rod & Gun Club. Gene thrived on being active, productive, and helping others. On September 16, 2017, he passed away, on his own brave terms, grateful for the life he shared with Joan, and in the home they built raising their family. His loved ones and friends will cherish his memory always.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Mission Hospice in San Mateo, NRA, or CA Waterfowl Assoc..
On Tue. 09/26/17, Visitation at 5:30pm; Rosary at 7pm at Sneider & Sullivan’s in San Mateo. On Wed 09/27/17, funeral mass at 11am at St Bart's Church in San Mateo followed by burial and reception at First Congregational Church in Belmont.
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