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Aug 29, 1943 - Dec 8, 2018
It's with tears in my eyes that I have to report the loss of another of our beloved CHS '61 classmates. Bill Harris sent this today:
"Well, I cry like a baby as I tap this out... wife Diane Papalia writes to say that Bob passed away this morning in New York City after a long illness and she asked that I let his friends know. inasmuch as anyone who ever met the man liked him, the best way to do that is to share the sadness with our entire class... and to celebrate that he's at long last out of pain. She says Bobby's wishes were for no funeral."
Bobby leaves behind his son Jason Zappa, a musician out of British Columbia, who has lately been continuing a family tradition by touring and performing around the world.
And Bobby's step-daughter Anna posted on his facebook page:
Hello Everyone,
I’m Bobby’s step daughter Anna and it is with a heavy heart and shattered soul that my mother (his wife) and I share sad news that Bob passed away earlier tonight December 8th. It was sudden and devastating and although it leaves us and those closest to him in a grey area there is no doubt that we know that Bob Zappa is an extraordinary human being. His presence was always palpable, his words and advice sincere, his laugh infectious. We will miss him and love him forever. We wish we had more time together but the time we did have was beautiful and precious. There was so much that we learned from this man and one of the biggest takeaways we’ve gotten is to enjoy life and spend as much time as possible with those we love.
Thank you for all of your thoughts and well wishes. We truly appreciate you all and how you’ve been a source of strength for him.
-Anna & Diane
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Murray Mack Gilkeson III (1968)
Linda Kopecky (Gomez) (1960)
Bobby introduced me to my late husband Gery. We had 48 years together before he passed on Christmas Day 2012. I’m forever grateful to him for that Condolences to his family
Linda Kopecky Gomez, class of 60