Bob Mayer, of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 13th in Southlake, Texas. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend to all that knew him. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Huntington, New York to Richard and Margaret Mayer.
Bob grew up in Long Island, New York and later in life he became especially close to his step-father, Burt, and his step-brothers and sisters. He served in the Army in Germany during the Korean War. He met his future wife, Stella, while working for her brother. They were married in 1960 and had three sons, Robert (Bob), Richard, and John. He owned a gas station and a successful towing business for a number of years in New York and in 1974 they relocated to Cape Coral, Florida where he made his home for the next 40 years. During that time he and Stella opened an Italian restaurant called Stella’s Pizza. After their restaurant venture he worked in the barricade industry until he retired at the age of 77.
In 2013 he moved to Texas to live with his son, Bob and daughter-in-law, Susan. While here, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends quickly becoming part of the Three Musketeers with Norma French and Oda Mae Howell.
Bob will be remembered for his love of most sports, but particularly baseball and WWE. He was an avid New York Yankees fan but would root for the Texas Rangers to appease Sue, as he would do anything to make her happy.
He enjoyed his visits with his grandchildren, Heath and Haley, as they were growing up and he welcomed the opportunity to see Haley more often after his move to Texas. It always put a big smile on his face to talk to her and to find out how she was succeeding in her life and career.
Animals had a special place in his heart, especially his and his family’s pets, both dogs and cats. His cat, Precious, was a constant companion to him after Stella’s death. After he moved to Texas he would continually talk about his grand-dog, Copper and he adored Haley and Cameron’s dogs Kyser and Rusko. Sue and Bob’s cats, Ronnie and Reagan, brought him much joy, laughter and companionship during his time in Texas.
He had a great sense of humor and a contagious smile and laugh that he maintained to the end of his life. He was willing to laugh at himself and people were drawn to him and he definitely had a special charm.
He desired to instill his character traits of honesty, loyalty, strong work ethic, manners, and a love for family in his sons and others.
During his retirement years he particularly enjoyed watching his soap operas and we were forbidden to schedule any doctors’ appointments during those times. At dinner he would provide his rendition of the news of the day, which would often prove to be entertaining and humorous.
Bob is survived by three sons: Robert Mayer, Jr. and wife Susan of North Richland Hills, Texas; Richard Mayer of Cape Coral, Florida and John Mayer and Lori Rowe of Cape Coral, Florida; grandchildren Haley Mayer and Cameron Francis of Austin, Texas and Jordan Mayer and great-grandson, Jayson, of Punta Gorda, Florida; several brothers and a sister, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step-father, Burton Carbino, his wife of 43 years, Estelle (Stella) Mayer; grandson, Heath Mayer, and a brother and sister.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Keller Old Town Funeral Home, 220 Keller Parkway. He will be laid to rest at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with military honors at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bluebonnethills.com.
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