Nicholas Robert Hoy

May 16, 1995 ~ September 10, 2023
Born in:
Fairfax, Virginia
Resided in:
Reston, Virginia
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of our son Nicholas Robert Hoy. Nick passed away at the age of 28 on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was preparing for his marriage the following weekend to his fiancé, Haley Bennetti. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, and he will be missed more than any words can express.
Nick was born on May 16, 1995, in Fairfax, VA, to parents Robert Hoy and Sheri Akin (Persson), and grew up in Vienna, VA. In 1998, he was joined in this life by his loving sister Julia. Nick and Julia shared a close and special bond that far exceeded the traditional brother/sister relationship. At the time of his passing, they lived within walking distance in the same Reston community, and regularly visited one another to share meals (of which Nick made Julia cook!), laughs, watching favorite TV shows, camaraderie, and kinship.
Nick attended Wolftrap Elementary School and James Madison High School, where he earned a reputation as an outstanding athlete, hard worker, loyal friend, and great student. His youth was spent on the VYI and Madison athletic fields, where he was a standout and honored athlete in football, wrestling, and lacrosse. Some of his proudest athletic accomplishments were winning the Northern Virginia Regional Championship in wrestling and playing for the Virginia State Championship in lacrosse. Above all, and to the day he passed, Nick strived to live by the values of character, respect, teamwork, and compassion which he learned throughout his athletic career.
After high school, he attended and graduated from Old Dominion University earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Upon graduation he began his career working for Booz Allen Hamilton and recently completed his MBA from George Mason University.
While in college, he met and began dating Haley Bennetti, and they quickly fell in love. After graduation, Haley moved from her home in Dover, DE and joined Nick in Northern Virginia, where they began building a life together. On June 11, 2022, Nick and Haley were engaged, and for the past year have been planning their much-anticipated marriage on September 16, 2023. Nick so dearly loved Haley and they had many dreams for their life together.
Nicholas loved his family above all else and treasured the many traditions of family dinners, bowling, celebrating holidays and birthdays, spending weekends at Grandma and Grampa Persson’s house on the Chesapeake Bay, visiting his Grandma Janis in Great Falls and playing Yahtzee, family vacations, and the many family pets. He was also a lover of the outdoors and spent countless early mornings with his dad for a day of hiking, fishing, or some other crazy outdoor adventure. Nick was passionate about music, and especially loved listening to his dad’s many CDs or playing music trivia games with his mom.
Our hearts are broken, and Nick will be so dearly missed by his family and many, many friends. His impact on those who loved him will last an eternity. Nick is survived by his parents Robert Hoy (stepmom Heather Hoy) and Sheri Akin (stepdad Joe Akin), his sister Julia Hoy, his fiancé Haley Bennetti, who we already and always will consider a daughter, his stepsister Mariah Strock, his stepbrother Conner Strock, his grandparents Janis Hoy and Cliff and Dorothy Persson, and his Uncle Mark Persson.
Following the Burial all are invited to a reception at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept. 400 Center St S, Vienna, VA 22180 Catering is being provided by the Vienna Inn.
Services
Visitation: September 18, 2023 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Money and King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA 22180
703-938-7440
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Visitation: September 19, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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8601 Wolftrap Rd.
Vienna , VA 22182
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Mass of Christian Burial : September 19, 2023 11:00 am
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Cemetery: September 19, 2023 1:15 pm
Columbia Gardens Cemetery
3411 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
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Reception after the Burial: September 19, 2023 2:00 pm
Vienna Fire House - Flame Room
400 Center St S
Vienna, VA 22180
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Beth, and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Nick. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick was such a cheerful positive young man with a great disposition. I’m heartbroken for the Hoy family loss. Such a wonderful group of people. Such a shock. Hope to all.
Sheri, Rob, Joe I can’t tell you how heart broken I was at hearing of Nick’s passing. So many memories of the kids playing together every night before dinner, the birthday parties and just growing up together. My heart aches for all your family. I will be out of the country when services are but know I will be thinking of you and wishing you strength in this incredibly sad and hard time. My love to all of you.
Mary
Our hearts are broken for you and your family Rob. We are so saddened by your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts now and in the days to come.
Even though we didn’t see each other much after school, we’d grab lunch or dinner to catch up. Each time we’d just pick up where we left off, as if nothing changed.
You’re one of the most sincere people I’ve ever met and I’m honored to be your friend.
Nick – I was just thinking about our VYI football teams on the Bulldogs and Steelers the other day. I’m so lucky to have started my football career with you and your dad. You two were the foundation for what became such a big part of my life. I’m sorry I spiked the ball in 2006 against SYA and lost the championship – hope you can laugh about that now (I’m still not there yet).
Obviously we went our separate ways after VYI, but I always kept tabs on your athletic career and accolades and was cheering you and all the former Steelers on from afar.
My heart goes out to the entire Hoy family. Thank you again for always showing me kindness and support.
We briefly knew Nick and his Rob during VYI basketball days as our son Erik played in the same age group and my husband, Mark, was a coach.
Sending light, love, and peace to all of you. Mark and Jane Euler
My deepest sympathies go out to Haley, Rob, Sheri, Julia, and the rest of the family. Nick was an extraordinary person and am proud have been his friend.
Please accept our sincerest condolences and know we are here if there is anything we can do to help. Love, Brian and Karen
Nick will be greatly missed. Jonathan and Debby
Offering our deepest condolences on this terrible loss. Memory Eternal to Nick. Haley, our prayers are with you and Nick’s family as you navigate your grief.
absolute pleasure to have Nick, Haley and Julia as part of our St. John’s Wood family. Please accept our condolences.
Donna, Sophie, Alieu and John
Nick, and Haley, touched the lives of many, including mine, and Nick’s memory will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and loved ones during this difficult time. May they find comfort in the cherished moments and the legacy of love Nick leaves behind.
While I never met Nick personally, I knew him from the eyes of his grandmother who loves and adores him dearly. I worked with Dottie for almost 2 years and heard many funny and loving stories about her grandson. It was very obvious from her stories that Nick was an awesome young man who will be dearly missed. My family and I send our condolences and prayers to your family. Praying the fond memories and your faith will help bring you some peace during these difficult days ahead. Sincerely, Peaches and family
Rich and I were so sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. He was such a nice, energetic child. I remember how passionate he was about football and how sweet he was with Julia. Our thought and prayers go out to Nick’s family and friends.
Today, while walking in Columbia Gardens Cemetery after visiting the grave of my own (infant) son, I happened past your son’s grave. I was sorry to see he was so, so young at his passing. I thought of your family, grieving the loss this holiday season, and I wanted to take the time to honor him, despite never knowing him. Reading his obituary, he sounds like an incredible person just embarking on some of life’s biggest adventures. I am so, so sorry that your time with him wasn’t longer.
Anyway, I just know that it means a lot to me when people pause a minute to think about my son, and so I took a minute to pause and think about yours. His life touched mine today, even though we didn’t know each other. All this to say, there is another person out there remembering your dear son this Christmas Eve. My sincere sorrow for your loss.