Harry Douglas Hoskins, III passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2013, at the age of 69, after a brave battle with brain cancer. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Azema Flanagan Hoskins and Harry Douglas Hoskins, Jr. Harry is survived by his wife, Maureen Rodi Hoskins, his children, Elizabeth Hoskins Tobin (Noel), Douglas Mark Hoskins (Erin), Loretta O'Boyle Hoskins, Anne Bellew Hoskins Elam (Jason), Stephen Joseph Hoskins, and Daniel Merrick Hoskins (Kelly), six grandchildren, Margaret, William, Liam, Lyle, Brendan, and Padraig, his sister Margaret Hoskins Lane, and many other beloved. Harry grew up in a military family. He traveled the world and attended boarding school in Ireland. Harry also attended the University of Notre Dame. He graduated with degrees from the United States Military Academy at West Point (B.S.), Loyola University New Orleans School of Law (J.D.), and New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Taxation). Harry was a wonderful husband and father. He was also a talented attorney. Harry had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and smile. Memorial services will be held at St. Pius X Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 6:00 PM. Visitation will start at 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Boys Hope Girls Hope at P.O. Box 19307, New Orleans, LA 70179 (www.bhghnola.org) or the American Brain Tumor Association at 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 550, Chicago, IL 60631 (www.abta.org). To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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I am so very sorry to hear of Harry's passing. I grew up knowing him as a lifeguard at our community pool and as a dear and close friend of my older brother. I had a big crush on him when I was in high school and was proud and happy to be invited to the Point for dances while he was there. He was always happy, smiling and sharing the fun he was enjoying. My heart breaks to know that his kindness and humor are no longer here to delight and amuse us. I will pray for all of his family to take consolation in the knowledge that his friends and "family" from Columbus and Bishop Hartley loved him and were proud to have known him. Roberta Wagner Catala of Santa Rosa, CA
Roberta Catala
June 22, 2013
We were sorry to hear of our cousin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family.
Sally Hoskins Close
June 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
St. Joseph Hospice
June 14, 2013
Dear Maureen,
It was with much sadness that I learned of Harry's recent passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this painful time.
Theresa Tamburo
June 11, 2013
Dear Maureen,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could have been with you but just returned from Michigan today.
Much love,
Karen Yuratich
June 10, 2013
Stephen & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.May peace be with you.
Your friends @ Gordon's
& The Frameshop
Yvette Steward
June 10, 2013
From our children's early days at St. Martin's School, to the beaches of Destin, Florida, to alumni functions of our West Point Society, I shall always have fond memories of my old friend Harry.
Russell Cornelius
June 9, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Christopher Lawler
June 7, 2013
Dear Maureen and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Our cousin, "Hank", as we called him, certainly did brighten our family gatherings and he will be sadly missed by all.
Lorraine Smith
June 7, 2013
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