Robert Joseph Killeen

Bobby is preceded in death by his parents Thomas E. Killeen and Alma Meyer Killeen; his brothers Thomas, Jr. and Daniel B. Killeen; and granddaughter Victoria Elizabeth Raffray.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Himel Killeen; his children Katherine Brady Killeen Raffray (“Olivier”) and Robert J. Killeen, Jr. (“Karen”); and his beloved grandchildren Alexandre and Philip Raffray and Kade and Kara Grace Killeen.

Bobby grew up in Uptown New Orleans, graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1952. He honorably served in the United States Army, First Armored Division, and then graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. After college, he entered the sales profession, later developing a very successful insurance career.

He was a member of the Southern Yacht Club, his “home away from home,” for 65years. He was mentored by Olympic Gold medalist Gilbert Gray and won his first Lipton regatta in the Gulf Coast Yachting Association in 1951. He was one of the oldest surviving winners of the GYA.

Later, Bobby with his sail boat, the Sound Inter Club “Siren” competed in races where they were renowned. He also successfully championed many other classes of sailboats.

He will be sadly missed by all as he approaches the heavenly shore.