More detail on this person: ELLIS, Robert C.
65, died peacefully in Tampa, on Nov. 11, 2013
while surrounded by his family. Born in Buffalo,
on Aug. 8, 1948, he grew up in Springville, NY.
Bob graduated from Alfred University (class of
1970) with degrees in Finance and Business
Administration. After graduation he was
commissioned in the US Army and became a
helicopter pilot. Upon leaving the army, Bob began
his career in the banking business. Wanting to
advance his career, he began work on an MBA
which he received from Can-isius College. In 1981
he packed up his family, left New York and headed
to Florida to resume his banking career. Later, he
left banking and started a consulting business
which he operated until shortly before his
passing. Bob was very community minded. He
devoted much of his time to the Brandon Rotary
Club. He was also an avid outdoorsman and
conservationist in the true sense of the word.
Bob's true passion was hunting and he was actively
involved in Ducks Unlimited and the Wild Turkey
Federation. He also enjoyed playing golf and was
an avid fisherman. Bob is survived by his wife of
42 years Sylvia; his son Rob, wife Tricia;
grandchildren Jack and Anna; son Rich and his
fiancée Emily Padgett. He is also survived by his
brother Rich Ellis and his wife Carol of Winter
Park; and aunt, Sally Dwyer of Victor, NY. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers please send donations to Rotary
Club of Brandon Foundation.
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 17,
2013
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