More detail on this person: O'DONNELL, Robert
Vincent "Bob" Age 74, of Bellbrook, OH passed
away April 13, 2014 from a malignant brain tumor.
He was born in Niagara Falls, NY. His father
Oswald, mother Selene, and brother John preceded
him in death. He is survived by his wife of 51
years Mary Ellen (Kitty), sons Peter (Diana) of
Grand Rapids, MI and Drew (Michele) of Chapel
Hill, NC and four grandsons: Brendan, Colin,
Kevin, and Sean. He is also survived by his
brother Jim (Jeanne) of Gig Harbor, WA. Bob was a
graduate of Bishop Duffy High School ('58) and the
University of Dayton ('62 B.S. Bus Admin, '71
MBA). He was a proud officer in the United States
Army and served as a fixed wing pilot in Munich,
Germany and a Helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He was
awarded the Bronze Star, Air Medal Award,
Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal,
and the National Defense Service Medal. He loved
Dayton and its rich aviation history. He retired
from Standard Register after a thirty-three year
career. In retirement he worked as an HR Block
Income Tax preparer, a consultant for Heckmann
Sales & Leasing, and served as the Executive
Director of the National Utility Contractors
Association of Ohio (NUCA). Bob was a proud
supporter of The University of Dayton. He was a
member of the Flyers Club, on the Executive Board
of the Golden Flyers, on the UD Leadership Council
and a UD basketball season ticket holder. He was
also a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi business
fraternity. Bob was a longtime member of
Incarnation Church. He served as the Director of
Athletics for the parish and was a Charter member
of the Knights of Columbus St. Leonard's Council
10215. He also volunteered for Big Brothers Big
Sisters, was the Treasurer of the Alter Boosters
Association, a soccer coach, and a soccer referee.
He was a member of several dinner clubs with
close, long standing friends. His passions
included golf, computers, travel, and enjoying
time with his friends, his family and his wife.
Bob and Kitty did everything together. He was
known for his frugality, quick wit, and dry sense
of humor. He liked to tell jokes, often sharing
them at dinner parties. He was a loving husband,
father, grandfather and brother and he will be
missed by all who loved him. The family wishes to
thank all of Bob's many friends who lent support
and help during this difficult time as well as Dr.
Ryan Bauman, Dr. Scott Bleser, the staff at St.
Leonard's Long term care facility and, most
especially, Terri and Susan of Hospice of Dayton.
Friends may call from 4-7 pm Wednesday April 23,
2014 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-FAR HILLS
CHAPEL 5471 Far Hills Ave at Rahn Rd. Memorial
Mass 10:30 am Thursday April 24, 2014 at
Incarnation Church in Centerville, Ohio with
burial in Woodland Cemetery, overlooking his
beloved UD. In lieu of flowers donations can be
made in Bob's name to: The University of Dayton
UD Fund at 300 College Park Dr. Dayton Ohio
45469-7051 On line condolences may be sent to
www.tobiasfuneral.com
Published in Dayton Daily News from Apr. 19 to
Apr. 20, 2014
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