I wasn’t fortunate enough to have known Rob for very long. However I knew without a doubt that he loved the women in his life. His wife, his daughters he treated them like queens. Seeing him with Gracie was always so heartwarming. He was a natural at being a good dad. He also had quite the sense of Humor there was always a laugh to be had when chatting with Rob. I was lucky to get to meet such a great husband and father. Sleep in Peace Rob!
Leah De La Cruz
I met Rob through a mutual friend... and we all hung out several times...though I knew we would be great friends someday... I never knew he would become my “best friend” and my “one”. I remember one of the first times he asked to take us out to dinner and of course I and my friend accepted... I just remember thinking...”gosh this guy is quiet” I’d ask questions and just get nonchalant answers or nods...He barley would ever talk to me...or look at me...lol! Well on Jan 1 2015 I gave in to hanging out with him, which I was really worried it was gonna be awkward cause he didn’t seem to be a man of many words and I like to chat! We had a great evening and some months later, he finally told me why he was so quiet all the time and wouldn’t look at me, it was because he was so nervous that he would mess up and say something wrong and he liked me so much he didn’t want to scare me away. Rob also used to tell about how he NEVER believed in love at first sight until the day I walked through his door and he looked into my eyes and he knew that love at first sight was a real thing, because he knew he had to have me...love came a little more softly for me as I was very guarded and had many walls up from being hurt many times and in very bad relationships. But slowly with much persistence those walls started to come down...little by little...brick by brick Rob took them down, hand by hand. Rob showed me what it was like to be loved... to be truly loved, excepted, respected, and never disrespected me no matter what. He loved me so hard and was patient and kind and he SHOWED me what real love was and is...he helped me love me again. He brought joy, laughter, and compassion to me in a very dark time in my life....and he loved me through all my brokenness...he knew me for me....he knew I wasn’t perfect, but Rob’s love was... not only for me but for his Gracie too...He loved my son as his own and his other four children were so loved by him....You could always see how proud he was when he'd show them be off...Rob had a huge heart and would help anyone...anytime. He was so funny and witty and always made everyone laugh... you are so very missed! We love you to infinity and beyond!!! Gracie kisses your wedding ring around my neck goodnight every night now.
