Robert J. Hay ’47

Robert J. Hay ’47, of Hilton Head Island, S.C., formerly of Portsmouth, R.I.; July 1. His studies were interrupted by service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After he was honorably discharged, he returned to Brown and was a member of the men’s hockey team. He overcame two strokes in his 30s and eventually became CEO and chairman of a manufacturing firm he founded. He retired in 1992. He enjoyed playing sports and board games with his children and granddaughters. He is survived by daughter Margaret Hay ’81; sons Robert Jr. ’75 and Michael ’78; two daughters-in-law; and four granddaughters, including Catherine Callas ’15.