Obituary of Rory R. Hastings

Rory Reed Hastings 02/26/1980 – 04/8/2015 Passed away on 04/08/2015 at Virtua Hospital of Mt. Holly, NJ at the age of 35. Rory started his life’s journey at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ. He was predeceased by his most loving and influential grandparents, Marjorie B. Turner, Rueben R. and Elizabeth Hastings, great aunt Lillian S. Joyce, Uncle Butch & Aunt Margie Graziani, and Uncle James Hastings who now hold him tight in their loving arms. Survived by his father, Richard R. Hastings of Gibbsboro, NJ, mother, Cheryl L. Hastings of Medford, NJ, brothers Robert D. Hastings and sister-in-law, Michele M. Hastings, Christian D. Hastings, Richard F. Musero, beloved niece and nephews, Brenna, Griffin, Jackson (Jake), and baby Chase, loving and caring Uncle George & Aunt Joyce Turner, Uncle Doc & Aunt Lillian Dougherty, Uncle Jack and Aunt Tina Turner, Uncle Milton & Aunt Kathy Risley, Aunt Moya Hastings & Mike, Aunt Renee Hastings and his many loving cousins, dear friends and beloved dog Lizzie. Rory enjoyed growing up in Voorhees Township and made lifelong friends through the Voorhees School System. He played many years of soccer for the Voorhees Soccer Association. He worked as a carpenter and later became an electrical assistant for RDH Electrical. Rory had achieved his internationally certified 3rd degree black belt in traditional Korean Tai Kwon Do through his 20+ years of tenure with Mackenzie’s Martial Arts. He had been a beloved teacher to hundreds of students and was a favorite among both the students and parents for his cheerful way, electric smile and laugh. Rory, through his decision to help others, listed himself as an Organ Donor on his NJ Driver’s License and his last compassionate act on this earth was to provide hope to many men, women and children who are in need of a lifesaving or a life enhancing transplant. Generosity was his most endearing human trait. A Memorial Service will be held at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 159 Bate Avenue, West Berlin, NJ on Wednesday, April 15th, at 11:00 am. Family and friends may call at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Animal Orphanage, PO Box 1363, Cooper Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043 in Rory’s name.