Tara Hoesten

Tara Hoesten, 54. A beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away on April 27, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Tara was born and raised in Queens, New York. Tara attended St. Mary Gate of Heaven Elementary school and went on to graduate from Stella Maris High School. As a young adult, Tara and her family relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida during the 1990's. Tara married Ray Hoesten on April 2, 2005. While living in Phenix City, Alabama Tara and Ray welcomed their son, Trevor in June 2007. Tara and her family settled in Orlando in December 2011.

Tara is survived by her husband, Ray, and son Trevor. Tara is also survived by her father, John "Eddie" Feery and her sister, Helen Hyndman and her son, Sean and daughters, Kailey, Meghan and Darrah Hyndman. Tara also had many aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of her family. Tara was pre-deceased by her beloved mother, Anne Marie Feery (Heslin) in 2017, Uncles Peter Cummings, Richard and John Heslin, Dennis Reen and Aunts Patricia Reen and June Moody (Feery).

A long time staff member of Orange County Public Schools, Tara cherished her time at Cypress Springs Elementary School and Union Park Middle School.

A Celebration of Tara's life will be held on July 19, 2025. The family requests no flowers or donations. The only requests are for attendees to dress casually, bring a smile and if they want to; share a happy memory of Tara during the celebration. The celebration will also be live streamed for those not able to attend. The link to the event is provided on this page. Lunch reception to follow on-site.