NFT: In memory of Bob from Annapolis

My prayers go out to his family.

thats teriible news. My condolences to the family. RIP Bob

A loss for everyone...

He had many friends here...

Prayers got to his Family and his friends here on BBI...

this is like a punch to the stomach. My condolences to the family. RIP

I'm absolutely stunned--RIP my friend, that wasn't a better person on this planet...

One of the true gentleman of BBI

Has anyone communicated this info to BB56?

My condolences to the family and friends.

Bob was one of the nicest people on this board. His wife and my wife are both from the same town in Maryland.

A huge loss for BBI.

Please pass on our sympathy to his family

A sad, terrible loss. My deepest condolences. Shouldnt be. Shouldnt be.

R.I.P. Prayers for the family and friends.

Condolenses to all of you who knew him. Sorry for your loss.

Bob was a generous, wonderful man who gave me a lot of advice concerning my foot. I was fortunate enough to spend a good deal of time with him at training camps, games, and other BBI get togethers. I'm completely stunned and don't even know what to say.

Linda, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and care for you in this troubling time.

Bob...thanks for everything, but especially your warm smile and friendship over the years.

He will be missed. I never met him, but he was a good poster. RIP

Good poster, great fan. Prayers and wishes to his loved ones.

RIP Bob

I never met Bob but as many have said previously on this thread he seemed like genuine good guy and a gentleman whenever he posted and interacted with others on this board.

no one has bruce's number.....if u do e mail me.

And rest in Big Blue Heaven

This is unbelievable.

What a tragedy

years now and is one of the first BBIers I met up at camp and tailgated with him a number of times...loved to talk football and giants with him...he will be missed...my thoughts go out to his famil

Did anyone tell Kevin in Annapolis?

One of BBIs very nicest gentlemen. RIP, Bob.

You and your family will be in my prayers.

I left a voice mail on his answering machine advising him of the circumstances and the need to contact the appropriate people. Hopefully he already has been informed.

R.I.P. My deepest sincerest condolences to his family.How old a man was he?

You will be missed

... to learn of this news. Please pass on my prayers of support to Bob's family.

...thoughts and prayers to his family. I'm so sorry for your (and our) loss.

Bob was a wonderful person. Quick to laugh, always ready with a wise remark, a dangerous golfer and a great Giant fan. He was one of the first BBIers I ever met and if we could all live up to the standard that Bob set, we would all be better people.

My sincerest sympathy to those who Bob loved and to those who loved him.

just called to tell me about this.

Bob was one of the nicest people I've ever met. While I didn't know him well, I've known him for a long time as he has been around the site forever.

He was always at camp and one of the first guys I looked for.

Heck, when my cab arrived at the hotel in Albany in July, Bob was the first to greet me. The first words out of his mouth were, "Site's down."

My prayers are with him, his friends, and family. He will be missed.

Bob was a really good guy whom many of us have met at camp or tailgates and found him to be so easy to be with. RIP and sorry to all of you who knew him better than I. Especially his partners BB56 and Steve.

Never met this gentlemen but always enjoyed his posts. My sincere condolences to his family!

he was a good poster. May he rest in peace

Enjoyed his posts. How old a gentleman was Bob?

Condolences to all his friends and family.... Bob will certainly be missed here... Never met him but always appreciated his posts and perspective...

Nice guy and an asset to BBI. He will certainly be missed.

Rest in peace.

Bob was an excellent poster, and although I never met him, he seemed like such a lovely gentleman. Very,.very sad.RiP

Bob.

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I never had the opportunity to meet Bob, but he was one of the 20 or so members who I knew by name recognition. Terrible news. Rest easy Bob, condolences to his friends and family.

My thoughts are with you Linda

God bless his family.

as I have been able to enjoy the hospitality of both he and his wife. I always made a habit to get him some good bagels to take home to MD everytime I saw him. They were quite gracious when I lost my job and went to an interview in MD....hell Bob even cooked for me.

Bob I will miss you my friend

a true loss. a gentleman and great poster

RIP Bob

Didn't know him personally, but I have read a number of his posts on the board. That is terrible, he seemed like a really great person. R.I.P =/

bob was one of the long time core posters, and I know he was very popular at camp as well. He will be mightily missed around here and my prayers are with his family and friends as they try to cope with this shocking loss.

I am heart broken...Bob was one of the first BBIers I met a few years ago...and even though I had to re-introduce myself everytime, he always remembered my face.. Bob is 1 of 2 BBIers I know that wear the BBI Hat (Marty in Albany is the other)... Bob you will be missed greatly...Training camp and tailgates will not be the same without you Bob, I have a vision of you in my head and I cant believe your gone..May God Bless your family and may you rest in peace...


RIP Bob in Annapolis

and prayers go out to his family.

May God look over this family and may he rest in peace. Our prayers are with the family.

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A true gentlemen, a great lost to BBI. Prays go out to his wife and family.

Here is a link to Bob's picture for those who may not have met Bob
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Bob was the nicest man you would ever meet. At true gentleman and Giants fan like none other. I am shocked by this....oh my god....

R.I.P. Bob, you will truly be missed and the Giants games and training camps won't be the same without you.

May God receive him into his mercy and bless his family. Bob was a BBI family member, always difficult to lose a member of the family. Big Blue will win one for Bob on Sunday.

..very sad. As others have already stated, one of the true gentlemen of BBI.

RIP Bob.
God bless you and your family.

I've had the honor to know Bob for a few years now, a true gentleman. While chatting before the Packers game at the tailgate, I could tell there concern for his health in the story he told me ... but, this is stunning, awful news. Prayers to Linda and Bruce (BB56) who's been a close personal friend of Bob's for many years. God Bless, Bob.

My interaction with Bob z"l made it clear that he was a generous and kind person.

Linda, hope you find comfort from your family and friends and the warm memories Bob engenders.

He was a true gentleman.

My prayers go out to him and his family..

That's terrible. I only met Bob once, when I was down in DC and had lunch with him, HopeJ, Daniel in MI and others. In that short time he impressed me as a heck of a nice guy. I have no doubt he will be sorely missed by many.

though I'd think he's aware of the news by now.

I had the pleasure of meeting Bob a few times during camp. What a wonderful human being. I hope he's at peace now and my prayers go out to his family.

RIP Bob, and my prayers to the family.

I met Bob several times and he was just the nicest guy - prayers for him, his friends, and his family.

Let's go Giants, win this one for Bob!

Could always count on him to call me before getting to camp to see about getting on the links. Has been a good bud throughout the past 8 or so training camps and always had something interesting to say. Will sincerely miss him

Will someone post an address to which a card can be sent. Would appreciate it.

Just left a msg for Bruce to call me back when he can. Don't believe he has been on the board today.

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about msg'ing Bruce. He'll wonder why all the messages are being left for him

Bob was one of the warmest people I ever met in my life. Just a fabulous guy. He was also the first BBIer I met. My condolences to Linda and his family. And to all of us here because we all share in this terrible loss and the pain.

Good to hear from you, Sir.

and the Best Western. Just a great person that loved to laugh. My condolennces to his family. To Bruce, I am very sorry, old friend, on your loss. I know you two went back a long ways.

Condolences to Linda and the rest of the family.

him on BBI, but I send my condolences to his family and his friends.

I can't believe this. He was heartened about the idea of finally getting this surgery. This is so sudden and shocking.

Condolences to his family and friends.

This is terrible news. Bob was always a warming and fine genmtelman. I remember the very first time I met BBIers at a game it was also the first time I brought my wife. She was very uncertain about meeting strangers I met on a message board.... Bob made a big impact on her , she was commenting the entire way home on what a sincerely nice man Bob was. RIP , this is saddening.

Warm thoughts to Linda and the other BBIers who met him and felt the same. Let me know where to send a card , donation to a foundation or anything needed to help.

and partners with BB'56 in a medical practice

I have spent many hours hanging out with him at camp and at the stadium and he was a genuinely good man. I will miss him and we will toast his health and spirit at the game tomorrow.

RIP Bob!

I am so upset to hear this!

Bob and Linda were so kind to me in 2003, helping me with a job search...showing me their hospitality in April 2004, when Larry and I stayed with them and attended your draft party!

Poor Bob and poor Linda. I'll check email for phone and contact info. This is such a terrible loss for Bob's family and especially Linda, who is such a kind, loving, generous person. I hope she has plenty of people around her now.

What a terrible, sad loss. Bob still had so much to look forward to. I can still see the inside of their lovely, inviting home...and their sweet kitties...as if it were yesterday.

Godspeed, Bob, and prayers love and hugs to Linda.

but his reputation on here was such that whenever I saw a post of his I made sure to read it. Rest in peace, my prayers are with his family and friends.

over the past two years with severe back problems which is why he finally relented and decided to get surgery

Man - I can't believe that he has passed away - he was such a gentle Giant

that's why he didn't golf at camp this year, too...I think I gave him that cigar he's smoking in that picture, too. Damn he's going to be missed.

his golf clubs to camp this year..He told me if he didn't bring them, he wouldn't be tempted:) We are all going to miss him.

tournament after him - what do you think carpoon, rnargi, Ed, old timer, HBart?

Chop and Bob -- Training camp '06

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IDEA!!!

joe

But, he was always a good poster, and he will be missed here. My condolences to his family and his friends.

Bob left a positive impact on a lot of people here and I hope they know that.

Bob, you will be missed

towards the family. Terrible news.

he was a very nice person and will be missed.

I had the pleasure of watching Giant games with you for the past 10+ years. You were a great friend to me and my father. A truly, truly awesome guy, hilarious and fun to be around. A great Giants fan and most of all a wonderful person. Giant games will never be the same. You will be missed.


-Matt

What a great guy. RIP.

to hear about bob our condolences go to bob's family.
darlene and i will miss him.

Bob was always a ray of sunshine at training camp and he will certainly be missed by all of us. I am so sorry for his family. R.I.P. Bob - may Bob Tisch, Wellington Mara, Spider Lockhart and others be there to meet you...

this has been a real downer to an otherwise great day. Bob was one of the nicest BBIers I've ever had the pleasure to meet. I really liked him. Always had a smile on his face.

R.I.P. to a great man and friend.

Bob had given me a few great tips when I planned my last trip to DC and Baltimore. Rest in Peace, Bob, and Steve, please pass my condolences and best wishes to his family.

I got to meet Bob finally last year at the Eagles/Giants game and saw him at camp this year, it was like meeting an uncle I've known for years. Incredibly outgoing, warm and kind, I cannot imagine how much he will be missed by those who loved him.

Rest in Peace Bob

please remove that best wishes from there, sorry, actually got quite upset when posting that and even moreso having read it.

Bob

RIP Bob...Go blue!

Bob,condolences and prayers to his family.

Bob.

To see one so young pass on.

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What a shame, Bob was a great guy. I got to watch two games sitting with him and spent a lot of time up at camp with him. I really wish I could be there to pay my respects. For anyone who will get a chance to see the family please give them my regards. RIP Bob

RIP

I didn't know you but i'm sure you were a great person.I will pray for your family.Do some magic tomorrow for us will ya :)

Bob, I will miss you! A great and fenerous man has left us.

I'm sad.

Bob's family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers

My prayers and condolences go out to bob and his family.

No words ever do. Warm thoughts to the family and those who knew him.

When a guy's spirit is lifted up to the Lord with so many kind words.....it's certain he's gone to a better place.

I've been away from the site for a few days and come home to hear about this. I enjoyed meeting Bob in Albany a few years ago and also watching some games with him at Steve's house. A true blue fan of Big Blue, he will be missed.

Ken

a gentleman and a gentle man. He and Linda have always been willing to jump in and help. A sad day. RIP, Bob and a prayer for Linda.

may he R.I.P.

I hope for obvious reasons he is right! RIP BiA
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Bob was always like that....he loved the Giants so much and truly believed they would do well every year.

It's always sad when a friend passes and doubly sad when it's someone as full of as life as Bob was. I only knew him from the many training camps and from online, but he always made me feel as if we were old friends.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.

I don't even know what to say.

I've been very fortunate to know very few people who have passed away. Bob is also one of the first BBiers I had met. Bob has always been very kind and also very generous. Always a good conversationalist. It's always been a great pleasure to see Bob.

RIP dear friend, and godspeed. My condolences and prayers to those who had the pleasure of knowing Bob and to his family and close friends. You're all in my thoughts.

I have Bob's seats tomorrow at the stadium. I will have to route extra hard for the Giants. I'm just absolutely stunned and very saddened.

that is terrible news, my thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family. My only wish is that he were still here so that'd I get to meet him along with other BBIers. RIP Bob. Sorry to all those deeply hurt by this loss.

It really sounds like he was a wonderful human being from what you guys are saying.

I never met Bob but he's been posting here for years and has honored me time and time again by adding his gracious comments to many of my threads.

I suppose it's a measure of a fine man that so many people on this board add their regrets despite not meeting him.

RIP Bob.

finer.

Sounds like Bob left many good memories to rejoice in.
RIP

but new him as a poster. RIP.

my heart felt condolences to family and friends who feel his loss.

and it sounds like he was a true gem.

May he rest in peace. And my deepest sympathies to his family.

And I find several emails, and this post, letting me know that we lost one of our own here. Bob was just awesome, I don't even know what else to say. I've known him for years around here having spent much time at Giants stadium with him, and he was there for me through some very difficult times, always checking in when I needed to hear from a friend the most.

I'm just heartbroken for Bob, Linda and the rest of the family.

And hugs Uncle BB, you know where to find me when you are ready to talk.

RIP bob, an excellent man that will be missed not only at training camps and tailgates.

I got a chill reading that. How sad.

Cheers Bob. Hopefully they'll win one for ya tomorrow.

only from his postings and handle here. Very sorry and condolences to his family and for the friends of him here on BBI on their loss of a good friend.

Just shocked to read this.

I've never meet the man but I remember reading his posts a long time ago. I read this site at least 2 years before I joined! Man, he's gonna be missed!

Rip Bob and Godspeed to Linda and the rest of his family!

That's terrible news. He was one of the few folks from BBI I had the pleasure of meeting and just a heck of a nice guy.

My prayers are with his family.

RIP Bob

so he's aware of the news.

is Bruce ok?

Sorry to hear about this, rip and condolences to the family.

He was unaware of the news before speaking with me, but he's fine.

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Never met him, but would have like to. He seemed like a great guy. My condolences to his family and to those who were close to him...

terribly sorry to hear about this.

I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but the number of posts on this thread speaks volumes. My condolences to his family and friends.

(and Steve in MD) were among the very first BBIers I met. Thereafter, we watched games together at Steve's, and went up to one game together. He was the type of person who was just so naturally nice you almost took him for granted--until something like this happens. It's a very sad day. I will hope to see lots of you next Saturday in Severna Park. RIP.

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Sad news

for his family. God Speed.

my condolances to his family, may he rest in peace.

I'm stunned. Can't believe this. One of the nicest people I've ever met. Just can't believe it. Unbelievable. My heart's in my throat.

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He was traveling up thru NJ and went out of his way to stop in my golf shop. Spent a good hour with me talking golf, the Giants, and BBI.

Bob, you will be missed. R.I.P.

Really sad day. I'll be sending prayers to the family.

many years ago at a BBI gathering in DC. He will be missed.

I never met you in person, but in my lurkings, I found that you were one of the classiest on BBI.

RIP

RIP Bob and may your family ease their pain in happy remembrances. A loss to all...

Terrible tragedy. Like many others have said on this thread, I did not know you personally, but through your posts and exchanges with others, I felt as if I did. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. RIP, Bob.

here at BBI that knew him,I offer my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers....

... Unreal.

awful news.

Prayers to Bob's family.

my condolences to his wife & family.

I'm a bit loaded right now to truly convey, but bottom line, we lost one of the good ones today.

Condolences and best wishes to his family, our meeting was brief, but it didn't take long to know he was a very good man.

to all Bob's family and friends. Sounds like people where blessed to know him.

RIP Bob, you will be missed!

I never knew his last name was Bennett, that is my last name as well....Rest In Peace Bob....

of a dear friend whom I've loved for over 40 years...RIP, Bro...All my love to his Daughter Allison, son Adam, his wife Linda and his ex Janis...This is beyond unbelievable...

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I hope your alright big buy =( tough day for us all man...be strong

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i can't believe it...you will be missed, Bob.

His family is in my prayers.

RIP Bob!! My prayers will be with Bob's family!

Very sad. Never personally met him, but talked to him many times on the board over the past 10 or so years. What a gentleman. So sorry Bob - God bless your family. RIP.

And sounds like even better a person. You'll be missed, Bob.

And sounds like even better a person. You'll be missed, Bob.

to his wife, his family and friends and to everyone he touched. I'm sure he is in a better place and who knows maybe Mr. Mara even greeted him on the other side....

It was great meeting him a few years ago and seeing him at the tailgates. I remember sitting with him in the upper deck 2 years ago and we had a great time. Sad sad news.

and rarely post here, I always remember seeing his name, and it sounds like he was a really great person...RIP Bob.

Bob and Linda helped me make some connections to find a job down in DC when I thought about moving down here, and I will owe them for that forever. I'm sorry I never got to meet up with him, but he and Linda are A-1 class people in my book. I'm so sorry, Linda. Rest in peace, Bob.

it was his turn to buy dinner at camp next year.

Goodbye Bob...

Bob drove me to the first training camp I attended, going out of his way to pick me up from Manhattan so we could chew the fat on the way up. From reading this thread you can see that these acts of generosity were commonplace from Bob.

I don't know what to say, other than what's already been said, Bob was a wonderful man, fantastic company and he'll be missed greatly. My heart gopes out to his family.

My thoughts and prayers for his entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolences.

right next to Well and Mr. Tisch. My sincerest condolences to Bob's wife, Linda and his family. My thoughts are with you.

am grateful that I had the chance to share a cigar with the man...rip our BBI brother

we've hung out every training camp, and last year, he called me out of the blue and offered me a ticket to the Bear's game, making good on a promise he made me at training camp months earlier. We made the long trek from VA to NJ in about 4 hours that Sunday morning, and talked Giants and fishing the whole way. We got up there at about 9:30am, and tailgated all day up to kickoff at 8pm. Hell of a day (except for the outcome of the game). He was a hell of a guy, and one of the first people I ever met from BBI.

Godspeed Bob, send some wind and a couple of bounces our way buddy. R.I.P. my friend.

RIP.

My Prayers to you and your family.

You'll be missed.

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sounds like he was a very friendly person and respected around here. Win one for Bob today, Giants.

Hoist a few for Bob

My condolences to all of Bob's family and friends.

Bob's family and all of his friends. You'll be missed ... I gotta say that I am thankful of having met him and having the brief time of interaction at a game or 2 over the past several years. R I P, Bob!!!

I came to know Bob at training camp only and realized very quickly that he was a real GIANTS fan and gentleman. My heart goes out to his family.

I met him once at a BBI event in DC and he was such a pleasant fellow. Just a likeable guy with a deep love for the Giants.
God bless him and his family,
ep in md

are with Bob's family.

sorry to hear, condolences to his family, my thoughts and prayers are with them.

I remember meeting him at camp one year. Very nice man. Excellent person to talk about the Giants with. He definitely will be missed.

RIP Bob

and his family will be in my prayers.

I hear from all of you that he was a great man. His prayers are with me and his whole family and all his friends on this board. RIP

My sympathy goes to his family and all his BBI friends.

we will miss you.

Two things come to mind......

1. Another voice of Giant Concern/Love is forever silenced.

2. The Giant Community is one fellow short now.

Without knowing Bob, I offer my heart-felt condolences to his family and his friends on BBI that knew him.

to a wonderful man. May all his family and many friends find comfort in the warm-hearted memories of the lives he touched.

May God bless him and his family during this difficult time.

Sincerest condolences to his family. May Bob rest in eternal peace.....except on Sundays when he watches over his beloved Giants from the best seat in the house.

disturbing news. He's much too young to leave this world behind, a world that cries out for men like him.

My heart and prayers go out to his family.

is powerful testimony that online communities are way more than just pixels on a screen. Bob trusted people, was always happy to make a new friend, helped people find jobs, even opened his and Linda's home to visitors from BBI.

When he and Linda put me and Larry in Penncilvania up for a Draft Weekend in the DC area, you'd think they were entertaining a head of state. They cooked for us, put us up in comfort in their lovely home...literally stuffed us with the most fabulous, delicious foods...drove us around, to parties and gatherings...were just divine.

I remember walking into the sink, seeing the faucet running on low, and turning it off. When Linda came into the kitchen, she turned it back on. It was left on for their kitties. So they were generous to animals too, caring more than the kitties should be happy, drinking from their favored source, than that the counter should be pristine from little paws.

One of the kitties barfed in the living room. No one got angry or upset. Just cleaned up after the kitty and wanted to make sure it wasn't sick. Such a sweet, loving couple --literally kind to ALL.

I am so sad to hear of his passing. I was hoping that Bob would finally get relief from the pain he had been living with for as long as I knew him.

cloudy and grey. RIP, doc.

and prayers are to Bob's family,friends, and loved ones, may he RIP.

Prayers to his family.

One of the first and nicest BBI'ers I met. A really great guy.

It seemed that it was always Bob that I noticed first when scanning the crowded "hill" at training camp for the BBI gang.

My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to Bob's family.

Very upsetting news.

Eric: thanks for telling us. You manage to make what is now a huge web community seem like a small family. That's why so many people, like Bob, stay with BBI year in and year out.

I had the honor of playing in a local annual golf tournament with Bob and a couple of other Giants fans over the past few years. It was fun to listen to him tell stories about many of you, whether they were trainging camp stories or CCSP stories. I can tell you that all of you made a big impact on him and he talked about his fellow BBIers as if they were his second family.

was the first BBIer I saw every summer at training camp, every single year. It will not be the same...we'll miss you Bob. RIP.

Without question, one of the treasures of going to summer in Albany. Truly a wonderful person to speak with and be around. Albany wil be very different without him.

Bob was a true veteran here and was always one of the guys I looked to find a comment from. You will be sorely missed RIP
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I bet he was laughing about the game thread meltdown when Frisco scored to take the lead!

I did not know Bob other than from his occasional posts but this thread is testament to how well liked he was. My condolences to his family and friends.

awful news. He was a good man and will be missed. RIP Bob.

My prayers go out to his family..

we will all miss you

Best wishes to your family.

R.I.P

My sympathies to Bob's family.

Bob was one of the first BBIers I met in person at the old tailgate. This is terrible terrible news and I feel so sorry for Bob and his family right now. I am at a complete loss for words . All is can say is God Bless Bob, God rest his soul and God Bless his family he left behind. I am completely at a loss, such tragic, sudden news...

When the DC BBIers met at Garrett's in '02. A great guy. He later sold me some tix he couldn't use and I picked them up at his house (in Severna Park, actually - town next to Annapolis). It was a bit late on a Friday night, & I felt a little awkward arriving at such an hour, but Linda immediately offered me a drink and stayed an chatted for about a half hour. A fond memory of Bob & Linda....

First time online this weekend and so saddened to hear this news. Though we missed camp this year, Bob was one of the reasons we even would go. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Linda and his children and Bruce as well. We always admired the friendship shared between Bruce and Bob. I will miss our friendship and our times on the golf course. Rest easy my friend.

about the evils of the internet, this thread shows that the web can introduce us to folks like Bob who can touch our lives in a positive way. Like many others here, I met Bob at camp and through this forum, and like those others found him a quality fellow. He will be missed.

My condolences to his family and those who feel his loss.

and i see this, depressing. this pm i have a memorial service for my 57 yar old colleague who also died of an acute cardiac event.

bad day, good memories of bob. i actually remember sitting in the lobby of he best western with him, telling him we had better get him to hospital. he survived that, but i guess sooner or later the reaper wins.

i liked him, a good guy, a lunch pail guy, a sweet guy. what else can i say. the bbi community is dominshed

I met Bob a couple of times at our annual FedEx tailgate party. I nicer man I won't meet. My oldest daughter said that Giant fans are just so much nice than everyone else and Bob certainly fits is a prime reason why. My prayers along with all of you above are also with his family.

thank you all for posting your memories and thoughts of Bob. Eric, if you don't mind could you give me a heads up before this is deleted? i'd like to print this out for Linda.

Bob in Annapolis' S.O. - Linda's screen persona, asks that if you have any stories about Bob you want to share (some have already) to please go ahead and put them here. she'll share them with his loved ones on saturday. Montreal Man and i spent a few minutes with her on sunday evening. she was VERY pleased to see the pix from the tailgate. i'll be printing it up for her to keep. this is one amazing woman...in the midst of her grief she's telling me to come and get Bob's Giants stuff because it will mean more to Steve and i than her and asking me about my love life!

his family is hosting a 'ceremony of rememberance' on saturday afternoon. they'll be lifting toasts and telling stories about Bob...he will be cremated this week. if you're interested in attending, lemme know and i'll get you the details.

what a good man. funny, charming, kind, concerned, wicked prankster, doctor, fisherman, loving father, doting and proud grandfather and Giants fan.

he treated me like family from day one. inviting me to visit for the weekend; witnessing his relationship grow with Linda; including me on training camp trips and game days when i was still new to BBI; meeting me in DC for preseason trips to CCSP on the hopes of seeing the game; joining the nutcases in Laurel for a good time on sundays to watch the Giants AND heckle our NFC East rivals..."for old dudes, they can hang" was high praise from the fellas! calling before and after the surgery to reset my leg...my 2nd opinion ;O); when i, on impulse, hopped on a plane to FL for the superbowl...with no game tix. it was Bob, when i got a crisis of faith from the Atlanta airport that asked "do you want to come home? i'll come pick you up at the airport." but he was also the man that took a faceful of mashed potatoes from Bruce and threw back his streamed veggies without hesistation...we should have been thrown outta more places now that i think about it.

Our Bob, with a cigar, scotch on the rocks, a steak and the Giants...you lived well Bob...now live on in eternal life...i loved you and you'll be missed.

I wish I was more clear headed at the time, but I do remember smoking cigars (margi's) and a hell of a lot of laughs. The pic from above with Bob and Chopper was after a good night of eats and drinks and about 5 or 6 or us sitting outside the Best Western laughing our asses off.

He had so much more material on Fiddy Six than the rest of us, he was a gold mine. And a very good soul.

Very glad to have met you Bob.

during Fassel's last season...both teams were 4-8 and it was -10 wind chill...well there we all were all down and depressed about the Giants wasted season (and freezing our asses off). And I will never forget Bob, all bundled up trying to drink some beer in front of the fire we had built, telling anyone who would listen that if the Giants won their last 4 games and got some help, they could still make the playoffs.

That was Bob....he was always an optimist and that was what made him so special...

I loved ya Bob and I'll see you in Big Blue heaven one day.

but as this website so eloquently proves, there is an immediate and special bond among Giants fans. No words can ever console the hurt that Bob's family is feeling, but my family and I will keep them in our thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this most difficult time.

Rest In Peace Bob.

so when I scrolled throught the first page and saw the terrible news, it took me two reads to be sure what I was reading was right.

This is very sad. Bob was a terrific guy and someone I related to like he was my age. He had a sense of humor where you could make any joke no matter how raunchy or juvenile, yet whenever he contributed with one, they were always classy and witty. The thing about this attribute that I think is so special is it created this dynamic is that while you (I) would feel weird about the filthy borderline offensive joke you just told, this venerable old man would laugh with you even if he was totally grossed out just to ensure you weren't embarassed. But at the same time he led by example and made you realize that you could be funny and classy at the same time.

I will definitely miss you Bob! And that is a great pic jlukes.

So sad, such a loss for us all. He was a kind man and the world is always needing more kind men. I've seen Bob at camp every year for I believe 10 seasons (if memory serves). The world is diminished with his passing. It will be so strange without him at games or camp. My condolences to Bob's family, close friends and this community which Bob enriched. Peace.

and while there was no "gloom and doom" pall cast over the festivities, every time someone mentioned Bob's name (it was often), there was this momentary silence and a stare, to a person, that said it all. Truly shocking. There were a few stories, similar to the ones already posted here, but mostly just warm thoughts about the man. And then the stares again, and the head-shaking. I think those at the game yesterday, who knew of Bob even a little bit, like me, thought of him during the great win.

My condolences

I thought of Bob the whole game...he would have loved to have been there.

When I was staying at Bob and Linda's place, I was homesick for my kitties at home, so I had gotten Cat Fancy magazine, the Kitten issue, with loads of pictures of cute tiny little kittens...and was leafing through it, getting my feline fix, at the breakfast table.

Bob, Linda and Larry joked about my "Kitty Porn." It was hilarious. Such good times and good laughs. Needless to say, Bob and Linda cooked up a breakfast fit for a king.

Then Bob drove us down to Steve in MD's draft party, where Steve served up a spread that could feed an army.

That whole long weekend, wherever I went, I GORGED myself and didn't pay a cent. It was an "Eat My Face Off" weekend, and I had soooo much fun. Bob and Linda's hospitality and generosity were at the heart of it all.

What a sweet, kind man. I just adored him. And knowing that he was in pain, pretty much all the time, made it even more remarkable that he put on a happy face and was so kind.

What a doll. I will miss him.

Very sorry. I never met him, but he seemed like a great man. Rest in peace. Prayers to him and his family.

I was sure I would cross paths with Bob at a bar someday. My prayers go out for him and his family.

to his family. You will be in my prayers.

for all your thoughts, well wishes, and stories. Bob was my dad, and I know he would be touched to see all of your posts. I had the pleasure of meeting several of you, and even got to enjoy a tailgate at the Panther/Giant playoff game a couple of seasons ago. That's me in the enemy attire.



I can tell you that he spoke of all of you the same way you are speaking of him now. I believe one of the biggest reasons he was such a big Giants fan was because of all of you. He went to the games as much for the tailgates as he did to sit in the stands. And he went to Training Camps to see you guys just as much as he did to see the team.

You meant so much to him, and I thank you for that. Regarding "services" - as Steve mentioned at the beginning of this thread we are having a gathering in Severna Park, MD on Saturday. I believe it will be held at his sister's house. Someone will post more information once we have it.

I do know that in lieu of flowers you can make a donation to the American Heart Association in his name. You can donate online (I've added a link) or you can send donations to Linda if you have her address, or go through Steve. His e-mail is above.

Once again, thank you very much for all your thoughts and prayers.

- Adam Bennett
American Heart Association Online Memorial Donations - ( New Window )

your dad was a cool guy, and I liked him a lot.

and am so saddened to hear this news. What an absolute sweetheart of a man. He'll be sorely, sorely missed.

RIP, Bob. And my thoughts and prayers to his entire family.

We're all deeply saddened, and sorry for your loss. Your father was very often the first person who would greet me upon arriving at a tailgate, a kind, gentle soul. God Bless.

but as you can see, your father touched many, many people and that is a fantastic legacy to leave behind. I talked to you him about you, and the rest of your family, many times. He was very, very proud of you all. I wish you all well and hope that all the kinds words people have for Bob help you find some peace.

Having been there when you were born, I find it hard to believe that as an adult you're coming on here to talk about your Dad's passing...Surreal to say the least...I hope Allison is holding up okay, your mom as well...

Bruce

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Father, I never had the honor of meeting him but just in reading this thread I can see what a great guy he was. Many here were privileged to call him a friend but only you and your sister were lucky enough to call him Dad. Best wishes to you and your family in this time of grief.

And my best wishes and condolences to his entire family and the very many friends he made. Sad day for our community...

to a wonderful poster. God Bless his family.

My condolences to your family and friends.

You've now got the best seat to all the Giant's games.

I had such a great time with you and your dad at the Panthers-Giants playoff game a few years back. I am so heartbroken...stay strong my brother...if there is anything you need, please email me. If you ever just want to get out for a drink and blow some steam off I am here for ya.

what a great day, except of course for the outcome of the game.

I've only known Bob from his posts on BBI. He was always classy and gentlemanly. My condolences to his family and his BBI "family."

Thank you all for your prayers and kind words about my father. I can’t believe how many lives he touched through BBI. My Dad loved all of you and talked endlessly about training camp, this site, all the games and other events. Unfortunately, I’m not a sports fan (although being a New Yorker, I’m happy to hear when a team from NY does well) – and I couldn’t exactly relate to his passion. He’d talk to me about football and I always had a puzzled look on my face. I do however understand that much of his love of the Giants was because of the friendships he made everyday at the games and online, which enriched his life tremendously. This is such a shocking loss for our family, yet I’m comforted to know how loved he was.

I’m attaching two recent photos. One of my dad and me, and the other my daughter, Megan, and her grandpa. We loved him very much and will miss him every day.

than you for posting

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ago. Of course I knew Bob from his posts here and he really seemed like one of BBI's good guys. My prayers go out to Bob and all who loved him.

Your dad was a fine man. I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

You look a lot like your dad... and I mean that as a compliment. Your daughter is beautiful too, thank you for sharing those pictures with us.

My condolences and prayers.

I am one of Bob's brothers. As Adam and Allison said, the postings on this site are unbelieveable..... have made me finally break down for a few minutes(which I needed to do)....we are all deeply greatful.
Bob has talked about his site for years and many of you were like family...
Oh, by the way "Go Redskins!!"

Bart

that's probably the only time you'll be able to get away with that. I had hung out with your brother many a time and he was usually one of the first 2/3 people to come up and greet me. Just a wonderful man who loved football and being with friends. God bless.

to the post in jest of course! ; )

God Bless...I am certain you all carry the same unique qualities as your father/brother. All the best.

Thank you for sharing more about Bob with us. I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad that people appear to be celebrating his wonderful life.

As many of you know, Bob did not want a “funeral service”; ...he always said “have a party instead", or we should "drink a toast to him with good scotch"... so wherever you are, please make that toast this weekend, or at the next Giant game.

Family and close friends are gathering on Saturday for a farewell to Bob at Marge’s house (Bob’s sister) in Millersville, MD 2-5 pm....just a few blocks from Bob & Linda’s house.

As much as we would love to meet all of you, we can’t handle the entire BBI membership, (although from the sound of all of you, it would be one hell of a party).....but if you are close enough and interested in coming by, here are a couple of email addresses and phone numbers for more details and directions.
Marge Puccinelli margepuccinelli@comcast.net 410-218-9483 (c)
Bart Bennett bart@honesttea.com 703-994-7360 (c) 703-471-0607(h)

Expressions of sympathy can also be made to the American Heart Association

Thank you all again...

but I just want to give my heartfelt thoughts out to Bob's family.

As a measure of respect, I will attempt to handle things like Bob would for the near future and refrain from any personal insults. Bob may have been one of the most tactful and kind posters on the board and his passing should initiate a change for the good.

Bob

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I only knew him for a few years. But I know he was a good <br>
and decent man, who was caring, friendly, and always made you feel like he had known you forever.<br>
I'll miss his wit and wisdom, golf stories, and a fellow cigar smoker. Above all I'll miss him <br>
and all his contributions to life. God be with you, Bob.<p>

I wish to offer my condolences to his wife and family on this terrible loss. Also to his good friend,<br>
partner, and fellow BBIer Bruce. May the good Lord bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. <br>

I apologize for being late to this. I was unavailable for the past 10 days<br>
or so. Thanks Larry for letting me know.

Judging by the very thoughtful and heartfelt comments made about him here, and from reading his posts over the years, indeed the Giants did lose a great fan and even greater person.

Dearest Bob, you will be missed more than you know. To even think of Training Camp without you, just doesn't seem right. My heart is sad and breaking for myself, Linda, your children and the grandchildren you spoke of often and with pride, and our dearest Bruce. Friendship is something I cherish like none other and you and Bruce, as well as all the friends you've made here are something that will live on forever. To share a fond memory. HopeJ, Steve in MD, Bob and I were heading home after a game. We had just stopped for gas and were getting back into the car. Bob was driving and had left his soda on the roof. A man came up to tell him and noticed the BBI t-shirt, it turned out it was David Oliver, who introduced himself. Ironically we met up quite accidentally at the same place after another game. So I know this is not good bye, but instead, we'll see you again. Rest in peace, although way too soon, Cynthia

wipe away the tears, sniffle sniffle, Bob know I'll miss you as much as Rocky ;o)