Robert (Bob) H. Hewlett, Jr. 86, of West View, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born on August 10, 1934, in St. Benedict, PA, to the late Robert and Alice Hewlett. Robert will be forever cherished by his children: Jeffrey Hewlett (Hi Bud!), Sandra (Jack) Kelly and Debra (Stephen) Starr, and his four grandchildren: Jessica (Clint) Fisher, Joshua Kelly, Shannon Starr and Lauren Starr. He is also survived by his younger sister Alice Elaine Nelson; his niece and nephew Andrea Laperriere and Paul Nelson, brother-in-law Mike Branigin along with his former wife, Jo Ann Hewlett. He is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Branigin, and his nephew, Justin Laperriere.
Robert proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant of the United States Air Force before starting his long career as a High School Math/Computer Science Teacher. Avalon/Bellevue schools was his starting point before joining the Northgate School District where he taught advanced math and coached baseball until he retired in 1995. He always enjoyed spending time with the grandkids as well as watching all of the Pittsburgh sports teams, reading crime/mystery novels, doing crossword puzzles, fishing, camping and listening to a daily audio bible reading. He will be missed by those who love him.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, April 9, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, 1032 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA, 15237. A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, April 10, at 10:30 at the funeral home followed by burial at Allegheny County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to one of Bob’s favorite charities:
Paralyzed Veterans of Pittsburgh @ Keystone PVA, 1113 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 or Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh @ Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, c/o PNC Bank, PO Box 535240, Pittsburgh, PA 15253-9926
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