Robert was a graduate of York Suburban High School and was a Service Representative at IBM. He was a member of The American Legion in Mt. Holly and he enjoyed playing poker and shooting pool.

Surviving Robert is his loving and devoted wife of 13 years, Tina D. (Carbaugh) Hughes, two daughters; Jennifer Hill of Carlisle and Jackie Hughes of Maine, his step-daughter, Alisha Cromer of Mt. Holly Springs, his sister, Linda Myers, three brothers; Tom, Richard and Ken Hughes, three grandsons and one granddaughter.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Capital Region Division, 1019 Mumma Road, Wormleysburg, PA 17043.