Robert (Bob) Ray Pettigrew, 83, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 28, 1934 to Robert Clarence and Pansy Imogene Pettigrew. Resident of Santa Clara and graduate of Santa Clara High School, Class of 1953. Bob served in the Air Force from 1954 – 1960 and was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colorado, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Bennett, married for 63 years. Bob retired from General Electric and spent the latter of his career at National Semi-Conductor. He loved sports and was an avid San Francisco 49er fan. Bob is preceded in death by his son Robert Ryan Pettigrew. He is survived by his wife Patricia, sister Kathie Retzer (Mel), daughter Diane Serrano (Dan), son Ted Pettigrew (Judelyn), daughter Kellie Salazar (Sean), six (6) grandchildren Jennifer, Sarah, Kathie, Michael, Eric, and Bobby, five (5) great grandchildren Nevaeh, Salvador, Emilio, Sophia, and Elena. A private family service will be held.