J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Hartnett, Robert V. Sr.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Robert V. “Mike” Hartnett, Sr. 85, of Petersburg died Saturday, March 29, 2008. He was the son of the late Timothy Michael and Esther Hastings Hartnett and the widower of Geneva Cheek Hartnett, whom he was married to for 48 wonderful years. Mr. Hartnett was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, the former owner operator of General Home Improvement Company of Petersburg, owner of Robert V. Hartnett, Sr. & Associates, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He is survived by his children; Michael Patrick Hartnett and his wife Joy of Wilson, N.C., Esther Hartnett Silva and her husband Tom of Fairfax, Rose Hartnett West of Pittsburgh, Pa., Robert V. Hartnett, Jr. of Petersburg, Deborah Hartnett Byrne and her husband David of Richmond, Pamela Hartnett of Petersburg, Mary Hartnett & friend Royal “Cricket”, grandchildren; Terri Burns Wayne and her husband Tim of Pittsburgh, Pa., Robert Marques Silva and his wife Christine of Fairfax, Tracey Hartnett Devyak and her husband Rob of Chicago, Ill., Lani Silva An and her husband Lee of Fairfax, Rebecca Erin Hartnett Lothamer, Gregory Sean Hartnett Lothamer and Karl Fitzgerald Hartnett Lothamer of Prince George; great grandchildren Nicholas Marques Silva, Hannah Marie Silva, Victoria Leilani Silva, Alyssa Madison Kealani An, Noah Benedict Silva, Emma Gabrielle Leilani An and Colin James Devyak; a brother Thomas P. Hartnett & wife Mildred of Fredericksburg, numerous nieces, nephews, and his best friend, his dog Red. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 1:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Entombment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. A Catholic Wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2008 with a visitation to follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School 123 Franklin Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Pam & Mary,

I wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you. I hope that Mom and Mamaw Johnson let you know that Wayne, Nate and I sent you our love. I only got to see you guys and Uncle Mike a few times but he definitely left an impression on us. Always so happy and funny!

Lots of love!

Posted by: Tonya Heatherly at April 2, 2008 02:35 PM

Ms. Pam Hartnett and family, I extend my deepest sympathy to you in your time of sorrow. I treasured the conversations that I had with Mr. Hartnett on the phone. He was a great person to talk with and he loved his family.

Posted by: Patricia Rosser at April 1, 2008 11:14 AM

To the Hartnett Family
We want to express our Deepest Condolences to all of your family. We still remember all of the good times we had growing up together in Battlefield Park. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless You,
Connie, Paulette, Loretta, Brenda, Paul, & Buddy Barron

Posted by: Paulette B. Wyatt at April 1, 2008 10:18 AM

My deepest condolences are extended to Pam and the rest of the family. Most of my experience with Mike was over the phone, but for a while I saw him each week as he and Pam included me in rosary on Wednesdays at Saint Joseph's. I'll always remember him fondly for providing that experience for me.
May memories of him bring you lasting peace and comfort always.

Posted by: Lisa Jordan at April 1, 2008 08:52 AM

To the Hartnett Family:

Your dad and my dad shared alot in life they both are sadly missed and together again . My family prayers are with all of you. Our family's shared alot together when we were young at your house or our.s in Dinwiddie . My god bless all of you.
Love Jerry Morgan

Posted by: Jerry Morgan at March 31, 2008 06:15 PM

Mike was a part of our office family at Don Anderson's for many years. We will miss his smiling face. I will always remember him with his sunglasses and hat looking like he was ready for the beach. God bless and keep each of you close. Mike is with his beloved Geneva now.

Posted by: Carol Wiliams at March 31, 2008 03:02 PM

Ms. Pamela Harnett,

My prayers go out to you and your family during your time of sorrow. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May God continue to bless and keep you and your family.

Sincerely,

Jerrell L. King

Posted by: Jerrell Kikng at March 31, 2008 01:44 PM

Hi Esther and Rose: I saw your dad's obit. in the paper and had to write you. I remember your dad very well and am so very glad he led such a long and wonderful life. I remember working for him addressing advertisements back when I was about 12! (do you remember Esther?). He was so nice. I can't make it to the wake (we have out-of-town company) but I would so like to get together sometime and reminisce about our days in Battlefield Park. My thoughts are with you and my hopes are high that we'll see each other soon.
Love, Susan Rose

Posted by: Susan Rose Talbott at March 31, 2008 09:58 AM

my sympathies to the hartnett family. mike was a figure i used to see around town,and was always kind enough to acknowlege my presence, and it made a favorable impression. sincerely,fletcher harrison

Posted by: fletcher harrison at March 30, 2008 08:02 PM

we only knew Mike for a short time , but he became a great friend he closed his eyes loving his family and friends. Roy Davis was one of them they went way back when Roy was a child if it wasnt for Mike, I wouldnt have Mary who I love as a daughter and 3 granchildren I love as my own. Cricket's very lucky to have a family that God gave him

love Marion E Davis

Posted by: marion E davis at March 30, 2008 01:37 PM