Celebrating the life of
Ernest C. "Pop Pop" Hosti
November 11, 1921 - May 13, 2013
Ernest C. "Pop Pop" Hosti
Tybee Island - Ernest C. "Pop Pop" Hosti, 91, of Tybee Island died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born in Savannah, son of Henry Leo and Helen Hohnerlein Hosti. He attended Marist School for Boys and was a former communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Mr. Hosti was retired as a supervisor from Union Camp Corporation after 33 years of service. He moved to Tybee Island in 1955 where he was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church, served as a Lector and a member of the Men's Club. Mr. Hosti served on the Tybee Island City Council, a member of the Tybee Island Optimist Club, Tybee Island Jaycees, Tuesday Night Supper Club and a volunteer with the Social Apostolate. Affectionately known for many years to everyone on the Island as "Pop Pop" or Uncle Ernest, he was the last surviving sibling of five brothers and three sisters. Other than his parents and siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Hosti and grandson, Stephen Randolph Boyd.
Surviving are his children, Sandra Cornelius David, Diane Ring David, Snooky Cannady Barney, Karin Hogan Jack, Michael Hosti Debbie, Betty Jayne Hendrix Steve, Ann Carol Trammell Tom, Angel King Vincent all of Tybee Island; 21 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren, 24 step great grandchildren, 14 step great great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mary Abruzzio and Faye Hosti; longtime companion, Doris Hoppe; special friend, Amorette "Lee" Zittrauer; his eighth daughter, Johanna Remeta; many nieces, nephews and his beloved pet, Beau Hosti.
Visitation: 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with a Vigil Service and Eulogy at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013 at St. Michael's Catholic Church with Father Thomas Peyton, Celebrant.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: St. Michael's Catholic Church, 802 Lovell Ave., Tybee Island, GA 31328.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
To Mike and the Hosti family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad and family patriarch. Though we didn't know him well, we certainly knew of him as a fine individual and a great force in the Tybee community. His goodness will be remembered and spoken of for a long, long time.
- Nancy and John Beck, Conyers, GA
To the sweet family, my heart is just broken. What a wonderful man! I'm so so sorry I can't be there today in person,but y'all are in my heart & prayers today. Tybee just won't be the same. I LOVELOVE this man. Dance on POP POP!!!!
- RED Driver, Chapin, SC
To all the Hosti family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know he will be missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Becky Bostwick
- Donald Bostwick, Tybee Island, GA
My sympathy to all of the Hosti family. What a great guy! I remember him fondly from my time at St. Michael's. Be sure of my thoughts and prayers. Sr. Marie
- Sr Marie Puleo, Newton, MA
with saddened hearts we want to send our thoughts and prayers to the whole family , Mr. ernest will truly be missed. love from laura and roger
- laura leonard, tybee island, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. With deepest Sympathy, Terry Phillips and Family
- Terry Phillips Sr., Savannah, GA
With our deepest sympathy. He was a great man and will be missed by many. David & Susan Ason
- Susan Ason, Tybee Island, GA
Condolences to Christina and her family for your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy & Alyssa Harvey
- Jimmy Harvey, Savannah, GA
Good Good guy and a true friend to all of us. Good man who loved his family and loved everyone.
- Joyce Prescott, Tybee Island, GA
Though I know he is in a happy, peaceful place with those before him, my heart hangs very heavy with the loss of this wonderful, dear man. He reached out and cared for so many. I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Hosti family.
- Venetia Butler, Tybee Island, GA
Always a nice man who truly loved his family. He will be missed.
- Lynn Fogarty, Thunderbolt, GA
A truly kind, fun and generous man, who will be greatly missed by every body who ever had the pleasure to know him. Heaven is a happier place with him, while us left on earth are saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go to you the family, as we sincerely mourn loss of such a good man
- Jody & Denise DeBorde, TYbee Isl., GA
RIP, you will be missed by all.
- Grant and Jill Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Truly a southern 'gentle'man; always gracious, lovely and fun; the twinkle in his eyes always made me smile. Tybee Island is a bit dimmer today, but Heaven just got a little brighter! Thoughts and prayers to his loving family and his many friends. He will be sorely missed.
- Shirley Sessions, Tybee Island, GA
To All the Hosti Family, The passing of Uncle Ernest leaves a vast loss on all,at Tybee,in Chatham County and beyond.He truly loved all of you more than it seemed possible.He wanted nothing less than the best for his Family.He loved God,his Country and was a true gentleman.He will be missed.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I so remember my Mom and Dad speaking of Ernest and when Anita told me yesterday of his passing, it made me sad to know of another old Tybee family sharing the loss of a parent.
- Vanessa Bernstein-Goldman, Suches, GA
I am very sorry for your lost i knew him as long as i lived on tybee he was like family to me he will be truly missed my god bless you and your family during you tragick times love delores wallace and family
- delores, tybee, GA
Dear Hosti Family, Linda and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. And, we also celebrate with you a life well lived. Ernie was really special. During my time at Tybee he was someone I always looked up to, who provided sound guidance, expert leadership, was the center of all the fun times, and most of all, was a loving husband, partner and parent. Yes, we will miss you, Ernest Hosti, but we will never forget you.
- Dan Brown, Weaverville, NC
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I just can't imagine Tybee, or the universe for that matter without Pop Pop. No one can accuse him of not living life to the fullest. We could all learn a thing or two from the way he lived his life. Rest in peace Ernest. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kim Horne Hinely, Savannah, GA
Diane, I am very sorry to hear of Ernest's passing. Bird.
- Harold Mongin, Savannah, GA
To the Hosti family Sorry to hear about Ernest Passing. He was a dear man who was kind to everyone he met. He was a larger than life person and I know he will be missed on Tybee.
- Linda Mahaffey, Tucson, AZ
To the Hosti family Sorry to hear about Ernest Passing. He was a dear man who was kind to everyone he met. He was a larger than life person and I know he will be missed on Tybee.
- Linda Mahaffey, Tucson, AZ
Mr. Hosti you Will be missed terribly. It was my pleasure to know you and assist in your care. You were truly loved by all of US here at Oceanside
- Anna dittmar, savannah, GA
May God bless you and yours with peace & strength in the days to come. What an amazing legacy your dad left...family...faith....and love for everyone whose lives he touched! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt & Family
- Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt, Savannah, GA
Dear family too many to name What a dear man! Pop Pop was such an inspiration with his great smile & personality & old stories. He was Tybee's Omar Sharif. We will sure miss him!!! What a GREAT family he leaves to carry on all of the memories and family traditions.
- Tricia & Bill Lewis, , GA
So sorry for your loss. Hugs to all of you
- Roxanne Cannady, Flagler Beach, FL
Rest in peace Pop Pop, Prayers for you family.
- Danny Akins, Tybee Island, GA
Will greatly miss your warm smiles
- Mickey, Mary, Ilene Hohnerlein, Savannah, GA
Y'all know that he was one of my favorite people of all time....the greatest dancer, the best landlord and the most charming man of all! Jim and I offer our condolences to the many members of his extended family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him....
- Sherri Simmons, Tybee Island, GA
Dearest Hosti's: My sincerest condolences on the loss of pop-pop. He was the most wonderful example of love and warmth. I know that he will be missed so much. He always welcomed me with such kindness. Love, Jenny from Florida
- Jennifer Farris-Young, Clearwater, FL
Our deepest condolences to everyone. Pop Pop lived a long full life and was loved by his family.
- Will & Paula Webster, Savannah, GA
To Spec and all the Hosti's: Our prayers are with you and all your extended family in this time of loss. Your Dad was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Betsy and Chris
- Betsy Plageman & Chris Padgett, Tybee Island, GA
What a man! Even though we know he was ready, it still hurts. Now we must trust and believe that he has arrived at his eternal home in Heaven and he is hugging, kissing and slow dancing with Grandmother while Sinatra sings 'live and in person.'
- Kenner Hendrix, Jacksonville, FL
Another Angel spreads his wings. We send all of our love to the family. You are in our Heart & Prayers.
- Angela & Bubba Caldwell, Tybee Island, GA
Uncle Ernest was the finest Southern Gentleman. His presence has always been larger-than-life. He was a great asset to Tybee and to the world. I know he will be so happy to be reunited with Miss Dot.
- Terri Brown and Mike Pattillo, Savannah and Tybee Island, GA
To Mike and the Hosti family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad and family patriarch. Though we didn't know him well, we certainly knew of him as a fine individual and a great force in the Tybee community. His goodness will be remembered and spoken of for a long, long time.
- Nancy and John Beck, Conyers, GA
To the sweet family, my heart is just broken. What a wonderful man! I'm so so sorry I can't be there today in person,but y'all are in my heart & prayers today. Tybee just won't be the same. I LOVELOVE this man. Dance on POP POP!!!!
- RED Driver, Chapin, SC
To all the Hosti family, We are so sorry for your loss. We know he will be missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Becky Bostwick
- Donald Bostwick, Tybee Island, GA
My sympathy to all of the Hosti family. What a great guy! I remember him fondly from my time at St. Michael's. Be sure of my thoughts and prayers. Sr. Marie
- Sr Marie Puleo, Newton, MA
with saddened hearts we want to send our thoughts and prayers to the whole family , Mr. ernest will truly be missed. love from laura and roger
- laura leonard, tybee island, GA
We are so sorry for your loss. With deepest Sympathy, Terry Phillips and Family
- Terry Phillips Sr., Savannah, GA
With our deepest sympathy. He was a great man and will be missed by many. David & Susan Ason
- Susan Ason, Tybee Island, GA
Condolences to Christina and her family for your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy & Alyssa Harvey
- Jimmy Harvey, Savannah, GA
Good Good guy and a true friend to all of us. Good man who loved his family and loved everyone.
- Joyce Prescott, Tybee Island, GA
Though I know he is in a happy, peaceful place with those before him, my heart hangs very heavy with the loss of this wonderful, dear man. He reached out and cared for so many. I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to the entire Hosti family.
- Venetia Butler, Tybee Island, GA
Always a nice man who truly loved his family. He will be missed.
- Lynn Fogarty, Thunderbolt, GA
A truly kind, fun and generous man, who will be greatly missed by every body who ever had the pleasure to know him. Heaven is a happier place with him, while us left on earth are saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go to you the family, as we sincerely mourn loss of such a good man
- Jody & Denise DeBorde, TYbee Isl., GA
RIP, you will be missed by all.
- Grant and Jill Sullivan, Savannah, GA
Truly a southern 'gentle'man; always gracious, lovely and fun; the twinkle in his eyes always made me smile. Tybee Island is a bit dimmer today, but Heaven just got a little brighter! Thoughts and prayers to his loving family and his many friends. He will be sorely missed.
- Shirley Sessions, Tybee Island, GA
To All the Hosti Family, The passing of Uncle Ernest leaves a vast loss on all,at Tybee,in Chatham County and beyond.He truly loved all of you more than it seemed possible.He wanted nothing less than the best for his Family.He loved God,his Country and was a true gentleman.He will be missed.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I so remember my Mom and Dad speaking of Ernest and when Anita told me yesterday of his passing, it made me sad to know of another old Tybee family sharing the loss of a parent.
- Vanessa Bernstein-Goldman, Suches, GA
I am very sorry for your lost i knew him as long as i lived on tybee he was like family to me he will be truly missed my god bless you and your family during you tragick times love delores wallace and family
- delores, tybee, GA
Dear Hosti Family, Linda and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. And, we also celebrate with you a life well lived. Ernie was really special. During my time at Tybee he was someone I always looked up to, who provided sound guidance, expert leadership, was the center of all the fun times, and most of all, was a loving husband, partner and parent. Yes, we will miss you, Ernest Hosti, but we will never forget you.
- Dan Brown, Weaverville, NC
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I just can't imagine Tybee, or the universe for that matter without Pop Pop. No one can accuse him of not living life to the fullest. We could all learn a thing or two from the way he lived his life. Rest in peace Ernest. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kim Horne Hinely, Savannah, GA
Diane, I am very sorry to hear of Ernest's passing. Bird.
- Harold Mongin, Savannah, GA
To the Hosti family Sorry to hear about Ernest Passing. He was a dear man who was kind to everyone he met. He was a larger than life person and I know he will be missed on Tybee.
- Linda Mahaffey, Tucson, AZ
To the Hosti family Sorry to hear about Ernest Passing. He was a dear man who was kind to everyone he met. He was a larger than life person and I know he will be missed on Tybee.
- Linda Mahaffey, Tucson, AZ
Mr. Hosti you Will be missed terribly. It was my pleasure to know you and assist in your care. You were truly loved by all of US here at Oceanside
- Anna dittmar, savannah, GA
May God bless you and yours with peace & strength in the days to come. What an amazing legacy your dad left...family...faith....and love for everyone whose lives he touched! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt & Family
- Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt, Savannah, GA
Dear family too many to name What a dear man! Pop Pop was such an inspiration with his great smile & personality & old stories. He was Tybee's Omar Sharif. We will sure miss him!!! What a GREAT family he leaves to carry on all of the memories and family traditions.
- Tricia & Bill Lewis, , GA
So sorry for your loss. Hugs to all of you
- Roxanne Cannady, Flagler Beach, FL
Rest in peace Pop Pop, Prayers for you family.
- Danny Akins, Tybee Island, GA
Will greatly miss your warm smiles
- Mickey, Mary, Ilene Hohnerlein, Savannah, GA
Y'all know that he was one of my favorite people of all time....the greatest dancer, the best landlord and the most charming man of all! Jim and I offer our condolences to the many members of his extended family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him....
- Sherri Simmons, Tybee Island, GA
Dearest Hosti's: My sincerest condolences on the loss of pop-pop. He was the most wonderful example of love and warmth. I know that he will be missed so much. He always welcomed me with such kindness. Love, Jenny from Florida
- Jennifer Farris-Young, Clearwater, FL
Our deepest condolences to everyone. Pop Pop lived a long full life and was loved by his family.
- Will & Paula Webster, Savannah, GA
To Spec and all the Hosti's: Our prayers are with you and all your extended family in this time of loss. Your Dad was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. Betsy and Chris
- Betsy Plageman & Chris Padgett, Tybee Island, GA
What a man! Even though we know he was ready, it still hurts. Now we must trust and believe that he has arrived at his eternal home in Heaven and he is hugging, kissing and slow dancing with Grandmother while Sinatra sings 'live and in person.'
- Kenner Hendrix, Jacksonville, FL
Another Angel spreads his wings. We send all of our love to the family. You are in our Heart & Prayers.
- Angela & Bubba Caldwell, Tybee Island, GA
Uncle Ernest was the finest Southern Gentleman. His presence has always been larger-than-life. He was a great asset to Tybee and to the world. I know he will be so happy to be reunited with Miss Dot.
- Terri Brown and Mike Pattillo, Savannah and Tybee Island, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
