Robert James Hunt, 74 years young, lived life to the fullest. He left this world on June 7, 2017 peacefully with his family by his side. Bob was born in Batavia, NY to the late William and Helen (Waclawski) Hunt on November 30, 1942. He was married to his soul mate Mary Ann (Lullo) Hunt for 53 years.

Bob was an accomplished athlete, playing baseball, basketball, and football at Batavia High School. His football ability won him a full scholarship to Boston University where he graduated in 1964 with a Bachelors degree in Public Relations and Communication. He continued his education and received an additional degree in Electrical Engineering from Lowell Technological Institute.

He was employed in the management division with Massachusetts Electric Co. (National Grid) in Northampton and Williamstown for 36 years.

He was an avid supporter of the University of Massachusetts sports programs and especially the football and basketball programs. His early life in sports led him to continue a physical fitness program at the local YMCAs in Williamstown and Northampton and the Hampshire Athletic Club in Amherst.

Bob and Mary Ann were fortunate to be able to travel extensively, but his favorite trips were to various college football games around the country and especially the week he spent at Dodger’s Fantasy Camp with many old-time dodgers.

His love of life was infectious, and he will be missed by all who came to know him.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, his son Robert Joseph and partner Kimberly Lowney, and his daughter Christine (Hunt) Sowle and husband Brian and their son Evan. He is also survived by his brothers William Hunt and wife Kay, Thomas Hunt, and Arthur Hunt and wife Patti.

Bob was inducted into the Batavia High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004. In keeping with his love of sports, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Batavia City School District Foundation, Inc. to support the athletic program of the Batavia City School District in memory of Bob Hunt. Please make checks payable to BCSDF Inc. Mail to: District Administration Office, Att: Superintendent, 260 State St, Batavia, NY 14020.

Bob was a communicant and Eucharistic Minister at St. Brigid’s Parish, Amherst, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on June 23, 2017 followed by burial at St. Brigid’s Cemetery in Hadley. A reception will follow the burial to share memories of his life.