You are always in my thoughts Uncle Bob ❤️ miss you so much…

Happy Birthday Uncle Bob! Miss you so much..love you❤️

This has been such a beautiful day, came to this machine to post a note to Thank God for this beautiful gift. Here is the Tribute to Bob who through Elaine Schenot I was fortunate to meet...My Father Louis a cousin,. When I first met this wonderful man I saw an exact copy of my dear father many years passed. His smile, his face were just so very precious. Bob gave me a very blessed gift......he is and always will be in my heart for his gift...his very life.

Thanks be to God.

2022, the 5th Anniversary of Uncle Bob’s death! Where has the time gone? Today we visited with our youngest grandchild and later I thought how much Uncle Bob would have loved him. Also he would have given us numerous, wonderful pictures as he did with our son, the father of this child. ❤️

In Christ, there are no goodbyes
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
-Mercy Me, Homesick

Golly, another year, another birthday without Bob! 
I know he would be enjoying the Bozzo boys!

No one could make me laugh and better yet laugh at myself like Bob. He will always be one of kind. Guy & I will always miss our times together and good meals after having some champagne. Bob always had the perfect way to view problems to put them in perspective.

As always Bob will be forever missed! He was so generous to share his talents and how to get things done. Bob was one of a kind!

“Uncle” Bob loved time spent with the Bozzo boys and they loved being entertained by him. Thoughts of him bring a huge smile to my lips these days! COVID 19 prevents a gathering of friends this year but we will gather next year to share Bob stories!  ❤️

I often wish I could call Bob to tell him of a current woe is me story. Bob could always put events into proper focus of importance. He was a fountain of knowledge. He would be a comfort during this time of CV 19 quarantine. We would find humor in events and laughter is always good. Bob you are forever missed!

Bob was an integral part of our lives and he leaves a big hole! I miss his wise advice but most of all I miss his ability to make me laugh at myself and what I perceived as a big problem.
It was a comfort to have lunch with others who loved Bob. He touched many lives and we were blessed to have him in ours. And he will be forever missed.

6/4/2019
A group of friends gathered at Mele Bistro Restaurant to celebrate and offer a toast for Bob’s Birthday! A great time was enjoyed by everyone as we reminisced and exchanged personal stories. Bob was a remarkably talented Renaissance Man, who made a lasting impression on each of us. Rest In Peace, Bob!

Happy 91st Birthday Uncle Bob in heaven..Missing our lunches in the park and just hearing your voice...I cherish the memories that I hold close to my heart...love you

Happy Birthday in heaven, Bob! I miss our phone conversations, and your excitement at every new discovery in our family history. Wish I could share with you my latest find! You must still be interceding for Greg, because he's doing incredibly well these days. Thanks, and much, much love. <3

He was joined in March, 2019 by his beloved cousin Shirlianne Stover Johnson who passed away unexpectedly March 5th. Bob was so adored by his Minnesota family, Uncle John and Aunt Cora and their 6 children, when he came to study at the University of Minnesota at age 18. It was exciting times when Bob would come back to MN to visit throughout the years!!
Susan MacDonald Wehrenberg (daughter of Mildred Stover MacDonald, oldest daughter of John and Cora and Bob's cousin.)

Bob is forever missed as he was a friend and my shrink and he always made me laugh at whatever my woes were at that moment. Bob had knowledge of so many areas so he was my google before there was a goggle.
Bob was a positive force of nature. We were so fortunate to have him in our lives and he is impossible to replace. He did light up our lives!

In just 2 weeks will be Thanksgiving just want to say how thankful and blessed I was to have Uncle Bob in my life...when someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure..love and miss you Uncle Bob❤️❤️

The celebration of Bob's birthday was a good time for us to remember how important Bob was to all of all lives and Forever Missed is a fitting tribute for someone so special. 
We had the opportunity to remember all of Bob's remarkable talents. He made his own pasta and the sauces, created wonderful meals but most of all we were able to share his joy and humor. He did light a candle for all who knew him.

Yesterday, April 10, 2018 marked the 1st anniversary of Bob’s death as memories surfaced and sadness diminished. Wonderful memories were recalled as I reflected on fun times shared over our 40+ years of friendship. 
We have some beautiful books that he saved from when our son was young.  Now our Shane always asks to read “Uncle Bob’s special books.” The boys loved him so! His memory lives on with the Bozzo family.

We were blessed to have Bob as a friend. His unwavering support we took for granted. Bob will be forever missed! The wit and humor and joy of life is rare. We will always remember the great times we shared with Bob. A great memory is having dinner sitting on the floor of an Indian restaurant then joining a conga line to dance across the floor. How we laughed at ourselves with joy.

On October 25th, Bob’s Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery took place with close friends in attendance. The military ceremony with the 21 gun salute, flag presentation and the National Anthem by the Bugler was so impressive and fitting. It was a beautiful day as well. May Bob Rest In Peace!  A luncheon at a restaurant featuring French and Italian fare allowed time to reminisce, laugh and be thankful for Bob’s friendship. ❤️

I've known Uncle Bob my entire life and deeply cherished the special bond that we had. As I've been reflecting on our relationship since his passing, I've often found myself overcome with feelings of loss and sadness but the prevailing emotion I feel is gratitude.

People come and go on this journey. I can only imagine when I look back at some of the early photos of my parents and their friends that they couldn't have fully grasped at the time the longevity and impact that some of these friendships would end up having on themselves and their children.

And so it was with Uncle Bob. I was fortunate to have him be a part of my life from the very beginning and I am so grateful to my parents for that gift. It means more to me than they could ever truly know.

To say that Uncle Bob had an adventurous spirit would be an incredible understatement. Some of my earliest memories with him involve various adventures, or sometimes misadventures: camping, horse-back riding, spelunking, sailing, traveling, nature exploring, you name it. He was always looking for new and exciting experiences to share, and happily encouraged me to try new things despite any preconceived doubts on my part. A fair share of these experiences later ended up as embarrassing stories in my adulthood, but I wouldn't trade them for anything.

As I got older, I began to realize more and more what a special and unique person he was. A true renaissance man, well-versed in so many things - from foreign cultures (particularly French, his family's roots), to history, world travel, cooking, appreciating and creating art, wood-working, gardening, reading and so much more. Uncle Bob found beauty in everything. His quest for knowledge never dwindled. His love of life and everything it had to offer was infectious. His excitement in experiencing it, or its prospect, palpable. It's a trait that I hope to instill in my children.

But the true gift was that when he spoke to you, he truly engaged and showed genuine interest in your life, making you feel like you were the only person in the world that mattered to him. He listened, and made you feel loved and accepted.

Uncle Bob had an extraordinary ability to build community and connect with people which led him to establish friendships with people of all walks of life. He was fascinated by different experiences, beliefs, and opinions. He was respectful and conscientious. He exuded love and encouragement. Uncle Bob drew people to him like moths to a flame. His easy, welcoming smile, his boisterous laugh, his desire to celebrate everything - a promotion! An engagement! A completed task! All calls for popping a bottle of champagne, plenty of good food, and tons of fun and laughter together.

Uncle Bob loved being together. Let's get together. Let's try this new restaurant together. Let's go to the museum exhibit together. It really didn't matter what the outing entailed - if I asked, "Uncle Bob, do you want to…" he was already smiling and agreeing. "Yes, Tommy! Yes, I would LOVE that." I'd ask, how about on… and before I would name a day or date, he'd be nodding enthusiastically. "We'll find a day, oh yes, that will work. It will be WONDERFUL!"

Uncle Bob was so generous in spirit. Growing up I knew he would take me just about anywhere I wanted to go. And more times that I can count that was to the Putt-Putt mini golf and video game arcade with my friends. He let me drive his brand new car! And well before that command the radio. Every. Single. Time. No questions asked. No task was too big or too small. Making others happy brought him so much joy.

Above all, his family and friends meant the most to him. Despite never marrying or having his own children, Uncle Bob's family was enormous. The deep connections he made with people throughout his life, whether at work, on his travels, during his service in the Navy, at church, with his neighbors, his extended family, and even the extended family of his countless friends….were all truly fortunate enough to find a spot in Uncle Bob's family.

Uncle Bob adored children and found them endlessly entertaining. He loved spending time with and hearing stories about our children. he loved telling (and re-telling) stories.

Uncle Bob was a gifted storyteller. Drawing on his many life experiences, he was literally never without a story to tell. Uncle Bob remained young at heart and full of stories until the day he died.

And now his story is being told. We cannot help but to share the stories of our times with him because, when you feel love like his, it never burns out. We will miss him dearly and we will always, always remember him. And his stories will live on.

Uncle Bob, it's been 6 months since you went home to our Lord. I long to hear your voice and also miss our long talks on the weekend....you were always there to help with advice or just to listen..I miss our lunches in the park and just being able to be together. You will always have a special place in my heart.....I love you

Bob will always be forever missed. He was a bright light who always listened to all my woes and made me feel better. We spent many evenings laughing and talking and enjoying our meal. Guy and Bob had many discussions over cooking techniques. He was a special friend and I miss his wise advice.

Today, June 4th is the anniversary of Bob's birth! He was such a good person that I suspect he is very happy in the company of his Mom, Dad and sister, June. His belief in a Hereafter was strong and he didn't fear death. Our grandkids visited and we spent time reading pop up books that Uncle Bob purchased for Tommy and saved for his children. It was a special way to celebrate Uncle Bob's special day!

Bob was a ray of sunshine, kind-hearted, and very helpful in so many ways. He provided sound advice on professional matters, as well as everyday issues. After his retirement, we kept in touch with each other through telephone calls, and birthday and Christmas cards. He designed beautiful signature cards which continue to be very special to me. I always looked forward to reading about his exciting adventures. I will miss him deeply.

This is written for Shirley Stover Johnson, Bob's MN cousin:

"My tribute to Bob is so full of love and beautiful memories. I am his Minnesota cousin, Shirley Stover Johnson. Bob came to our family (his uncle John Stover) in Minnesota at age 18 ready to begin school at the University of Minnesota. He immediately became another sibling and son, as well, to all of us - not just a cousin and nephew. He seemed to have no trouble becoming a "Minnesota country boy". I will forever love and miss him." - Shirley

Bob was not only a cousin to me but very much the brother I never had. He lived with us after his parents died and before college. Bob was very much loved by all in my family and I will always remember how every conversation we had was filled with so much laughter.
Love you always
Florrie Stover Stewart

I had the distinct pleasure of sharing a townhouse with Bob for 2 years.  It was a gratifying & enlightening experience, & I'm certain I learned more about entertaining & friendship than in any other similar time period. Bob was the consummate host. Nothing was too much trouble to cook or decorate. He was a fabulous chef who dazzled his guests with unusual & delicious dishes. My part was to prepare & serve an appetizer, but more importantly see that everyone's glass was always filled----what a great deal for me! Bob was extremely creative as evidenced by our Japanese dinners, consumed sitting on floor pillows (we were much younger then), our "cruise weekend sleepovers" yes, we had a 3rd bedroom, & our 2 infamous Halloween parties.that are still talked about. Bob was a certified neat-nik, yet tolerated my sloppiness with only a rare look of disdain.
It seemed everyone knew Bob. He possessed that wonderfully cheerful personality that drew in others.. But it was his friendship with so many people of different ages & cultures tat I found so extraordinary.
He cared deeply about his friends & family & would do anything for them. He was especially close to his sister, June, & his Godson, Tommy Bozzo. He lost both his parents quite early & cherished the opportunity to "adopt" his friends parents & siblings. He assimilated entire families, notable am,ong them the Bozzos, Farfas' Petersaons & Yokoyamas. After only half a day on his 1st of many trips with me to Ailey, Ga. he seemed to have transformed himself into a Southerner, complete with the appropriate traditional culture. This was typical of his unique ability to quickly blend in with any group. Naturally, this always delighted & endeared himself to them, esprcially with his genuine good-naturedness & , cheerfulness but especially his humor & wit. He could trade quips with anyone.
He introduced me to foreign travel with trips to Greece, England, Egypt, & his beloved France. He told me at one chateau, "I can make the stones speak". And indeed with his extensive knowledge of French history he did indeed make that happen. He was without a doubt the best tour guide I ever had.
As in all friendships there were a few speed bumps,but there was never any doubt that our friendship was steadfast and everlasting. I always knew that Bob had my back, & remained my confidant until the end. A few days before he died, I visited Bob in the Asbury nursing wing where I found him cheerfully "holding court" with another patient & an Asbury aide. I didn't catch the preceding conversation, but heard the other patient reply, "everybody knows you Bob". Even blind & suffering from heart failure, he was still the same entertaining Bob. I told him I had two 3 week Southern trips coming up. He replied to have fun, be safe. & come see him when I returned. I think we both knew that that might be overly optimistic. He passed on the first trip & now I will be with 2 couples at my timeshare in Gulf Shores, Ala. (affectionately called "the Redneck Rivera) Three of the 4 people were friends of Bob.. I am sure I have Bob's blessing to remain with my friends---after all he taught me to be a good host. So on the 13th we will raise our glasses & toast that dear, unique friend who brought so much laughter & pleasure to so many people.
Writing this is starting to make me tear-up & I am reminding of one of Bob's favorite activities. It was to reminiscence about the many travels, adventures,parties,beaches, racetracks, & other fun times we had enjoyed together. Of course our memories were always enhanced by several drinks. Invariably this process would trigger our sentimentalities & two emotional old men would replace laughter with a good, heartfelt cry.
This was the Bob that I knew & loved & will miss terribly.
Salute Bob.

Even if I lost touch with Uncle BOB for ten years, he was a big part of our life. I deeply hope, as we talked together many times , he is now in a good company, with his parents, my parents, and all of his good friends. He was like a bridge , over the ocean and like a star, shining more than the others.

Bob was a very special friend. When Guy and I had a question we always called Bob as our guru. Calling Bob was something I did when I was sad or happy or upset. He was my touch stone and never failed to help put problems into perspective.

We had many happy times entertaining his friends from Meaux and traveled there to share a visit with Bob. We shared a love for travel and enjoyed all the details of trips. We shared our love of France.

Guy and Bob enjoyed preparing meals and had many discussions on the best way to prepare a meal.

Bob will indeed by forever missed.

"We will miss this wonderful man we met 50 years ago and with whom we shared many memories from Bethesda and Dewey Beach. He will always be remembered for his warmth, thoughtfulness, cheerfulness, and generosity. Although we have not seen Bob in 25 years, we still shared Christmas greetings until this past year. He will always have a special place in our hearts.

It was my distinct joy and privilege to be part of Bob's hospice team. I found his humor and quick wit delightful, and his love of people and his "framily" (friends and created family) one of the driving forces of his life. His love of learning, reflecting and responding to new ideas has inspired me to be a "forever learner". I will miss his kind heart and his abiding and deep faith. I have a daughter graduating college the weekend of his funeral so I will not be able to be there, but will keep you all in my prayers that morning. Peace and joy and comfort to all who mourn - Rev Deb

Bob's love of all things French lives on in our history of the Chenot / Shenot / Schenot family in America, to which he was a major and enthusiastic contributor. We have included a tribute to him (with a good photo) at the foot of our homepage, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~schenot/
Bob was a sweetheart and a terrific cousin-in-law. We will miss him.

As it is with so many others, I am saddened by Bob's passing. He was not only my cousin, but we both had so much pleasure over recent years from our telephone conversations about every three weeks. I will miss those calls. As much as he enjoyed speaking about his father's side of the family, we both enjoyed discussing his mother's genealogy.  Bob's interest in these discussions was because his mother was my father's sister and Bob enjoyed talking about family. Bob's kindness and humor will be missed.