Robert Edward McNally

Bob passed away October 10 at home after a short illness. He was born February 26, 1934 in East Providence, Rhode Island to William and Dorothy McNally; the middle of three brothers, William (Bill), Robert (Bob), and Lawrence (Larry). Bob bought his first motorcycle at 16 and remained a motorcycle enthusiast for his entire life. In 1956, Bob joined the submarine reserves and served on a five-man Diablo Sablefish X1. He returned to Rhode Island in 1958 and joined ironworker local 37 and began work as an ironworker. In 1971 he moved to San Diego and joined ironworker local 229. Bob worked on the trolley tower as well as many high-rise buildings, forever altering the San Diego skyline. He was a welder at Unit 5 in Carlsbad, where he was given the nickname, “Mad Dog”. Bob met his wife, Karen on 1980 and the couple married in 1992 in Maui, Hawaii. Karen and Bob were active in the Temecula Square dance group, The Grape Stompers and the motorcycle group, Chapter Z. Along with Karen, Bob gained three step-children, and eventually an extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom he is survived by: Shannon (Joe), Kelly (Dave) and Sean (Dede); grandchildren: Nick (Kristi), Cody, Shane; Victoria, Colby; Hailey (Simon), Corey (Chelsea); great-grandchildren: Stella, Cadence; and Bailey. Bob is also survived by his brother Bill, of Tampa, FL. Memorial service, Monday, October 21 at 12:00; 26770 Murrieta Road, Sun City 92543. Internment at Mira Mar October 22.