Robert Hosty Obituary

Litany of the Holy Spirit
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Father all-powerful, have mercy on us. Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us. Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both, sanctify us. Holy Trinity, hear us.

Holy Spirit, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts. Holy Spirit, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.

Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us.
Ray of heavenly light, have mercy on us.
Author of all good, have mercy on us.
Source of heavenly water, have mercy on us.
Consuming fire, have mercy on us.
Ardent charity, have mercy on us.
Spiritual unction, have mercy on us.
Spirit of love and truth, have mercy on us.
Spirit of wisdom and understanding, have mercy on us.
Spirit of counsel and fortitude, have mercy on us.
Spirit of knowledge and piety, have mercy on us.
Spirit of the fear of the Lord, have mercy on us.
Spirit of grace and prayer, have mercy on us.
Spirit of peace and meekness, have mercy on us.
Spirit of modesty and innocence, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, the Comforter, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, Who governest the Church, have mercy on us.
Gift of God, the Most High, have mercy on us.
Spirit Who fillest the universe, have mercy on us.
Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, have mercy on us.

Holy Spirit, inspire us with horror of sin.
Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth.
Holy Spirit, shed Thy light in our souls.
Holy Spirit, engrave Thy law in our hearts.
Holy Spirit, inflame us with the flame of Thy love.
Holy Spirit, open to us the treasures of Thy graces.
Holy Spirit, teach us to pray well.
Holy Spirit, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations.
Holy Spirit, lead us in the way of salvation.
Holy Spirit, grant us the only necessary knowledge.
Holy Spirit, inspire in us the practice of good.
Holy Spirit, grant us the merits of all virtues.
Holy Spirit, make us persevere in justice.
Holy Spirit, be Thou our everlasting reward.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Send us Thy Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.

V. Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful,
R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

Let us pray. Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, forever and ever.

R. Amen.

Things have taken on all new meanings. Things that have been taken for granted...now are cherished. Lil’Rob has taught me to live life to the fullest and savor the moment. I know Uncle Jimmy embraced him with a giant hug and he is safe.

Dear Peggy & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your son. As a parent, my heart is breaking for all of you. May God give you the strength to get thru this difficult time. St. Francis Alumus

My deepest condolences to the Hosty and Cullerton families. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this very difficult and painful time.

Nancy I Kelly

My deepest condolences to the Hosty and Cullerton families for your loss.
Tom Kelly
Rolling Meadows, Il

My prayers are with you at this time of profound sadness. Rob was in many of my classes.

My sincereist condolences for your loss.

John & Susan Kelly III

My condolences and prayers are with the Hosty family.

Big Hugs and all My love in this difficult moments.

Doris Echeverría and Mother.

Robert, Peggy, & Family,
My most sincere condolences on your loss, heaven's gain. You now have a special angel dedicated to watching over you and your family.
I'm sure Robert will continue his special work in heaven, as he did on earth at the Roberto Clemente school.
I'm sure your strong family and friends will help you through this most difficult of times.

My condolences and prayers are with the Hosty family.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

To the entire Hosty and Cullerton families:
I am so sorry for your loss and cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. I hope the memories you have of Robert can help alleviate some of the pain you're feeling. He truly was an all-around good guy who touched the lives of so many. May God Bless you all and give you strength to get through this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Kathleen Brown
Fenwick Class of '00

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this horrible time. Rob was such a great person to be around and his smile always lit up the room.

Susie,

I am so sorry for the loss of your cousin Rob. You have been in my thoughts now and always will be. Stay strong.

Dear Peggy, Robert, and Alice,
We were so saddened to hear of Rob's passing. What a terrible tragedy. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you.

Dear Robert, Peggy & Alice,
Young Robert has been in our hearts. We have been with you in prayer every step of the way durings these last two weeks. Please remember that we will continue to be with you in the future.
The Garrigan Family

My heart goes out to your family. You are all in my prayers.

Dearest Peggy and family
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers are with you. May God watch over you in this your time of need. God, Peggy, I am so very sorry to hear about this. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Sweet Robert
You have always been the strong shoulder to lean on for everyone, I hope and pray you find the same strenght for yourself, Alice and Peggy. I have a strong belief in angels that gets me through the hard times, knowing I am not alone that someone always has my back. The kids and I are praying very hard for all of you to find the strength and peace you need to go on. Gods speed.......

Dear Hosty and Cullerton family,
Our prayers and love go out to you.
God is holding you in the palm of His hand. Love, Bill and Judy
Dooleyand family.

you may not know me but i would like to offer my sincere condolences for your loss. may your memories comfort you in your time of need.

Peggy and Family,
I have no words to express how awful this all is. Just know I will keep you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. Love you Peg.

Our profound condolence and prayers for the Hosty Family on your loss of Robert
May God keep all of you during these times of grief.
The Galvin's

Dear, dear Peggy, Alice, Pam, John and all the aunts, cousins and friends of Rob:

I am so very sorry about your loss. I know the last two weeks have been very hard on all of you. It is always indescribably painful to lose such a strapping, loving young man.
John, Ayla, Joe and I send you our deepest sympathies. We are praying for Rob's soul and your healing.

Dear Peggy,
No mere words can suffice. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chic Marasa

Brian and I have been following the news from Toronto and praying for all of you. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel. May God give you all the stregnth you need and the loving arms of the whole Hosty (Ryan) and Cullerton clans.

Dear Peggy, Robert and Alice,
Heartfelt prayers and sympathies to you and all your extended families for the loss of your dear son and brother, Robert. We wish you Peace.
With Love,
Ann and Steve Grill

Rob, Peggy and Alice,

My love and prayers go out to you and the whole Hosty and Cullerton family members for your tragic loss. Too many of us know how difficult it is to loose a loved one at so young an age and share your pain. Know I am thinking of you and am here for you if there is anything I can do. Love, Gigi

Our love and prayers are with you.

Jack McMahon and Family

I'm so sorry for your loss, and my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I know that Robert touched many lives and was a dear brother to my friend Alice. My condolences go out to you and your family.

To the Hosty & Cullerton Families,

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My heart goes out to you now and in the time ahead.

Below is a poem that someone once shared with me that I would like to pass along...

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

Please accept our deepest sympathy. May happy memories of Rob carry your family and friends through this sorrowful time.
Your family will continue to be in our prayers,

Robert, Peggy, Alice, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris (Weston) Murphy and family

P.J.
I am so sorry about your nephew, such a young man, so very tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Our heartfelt condoleneces to all of you.