OBITUARY
Robert Bruce Gray IV
October 14, 1958 – October 15, 2015
Robert Gray, 57, a 36 year resident of Miramar and Fort Lauderdale-Miami area, formerly of Danville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2015 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bob was born on October 14, 1958 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Shirley O’Neill Gray; brother, Mark (wife, Susan); nephews, Ryan and Matthew; and his loving and devoted fiancée, Maria Scotto. He graduated from Danville Area High School in Danville, Pennsylvania in 1976. He also attended Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Bob’s life was defined by what his passion was, helping other people and giving a helping hand to others in need. Bob was loved and respected by many of his friends. He served with Narcotics & Alcoholics Anonymous Community for over 38 years in many capacities with most recently serving on the World Service Board for NA.org. Bob was employed for many years as Senior Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs with Central Recovery of Las Vegas. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the American Heart Association. Condolences and memories may be left at www.KraeerCoralSprings.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Coral Springs, FL.
Memories
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October 31, 2015
To my sweet B,
Thank you for loving me. I have been incredibly blessed and lucky to have met you and be loved by you. Thank you for all of the life lessons, all of the beautiful memories which will remain in my heart forever. I miss you so much each and every day, but know that I'll always have you in my heart.
I cannot bear to say goodbye to you but will say instead, see you later baby. XOXO
Diana Douberly
October 23, 2015
Thank you for being of service but more important a person so loved that the day you passed the world mourned..Respect & Peace
October 20, 2015
I met Bob many years ago when I began my recovery in NA. He was a kind and gentle man who followed his heart in carrying the message. He will be missed and I can't wait to see him again on the other side. Much love to his family and fiancee.
In Love,
Mank Saunders
Mary Merkel
October 20, 2015
Bob I will miss you and your smile! You touched alot of lifes and I will always be grateful for mine, thank you for all the years of service and always making our lifes apart of yours. May god comfort your family, Maria and all who's life you touched...RIP my brother...and Bob you were always right GOD IS COOL...
Denise Fergerson
October 20, 2015
May you R.I.P. Bob Gray, thank you so much for sharing your love and service to the fellowship. I am so grateful to know that you were one of the great predecessors who will never be forgotten. You will truly be missed.
John Whigham
October 20, 2015
I haven't seen Bob in 10 years, but it's amazing how vivid my memories of serving with him are. He wasn't real easy on me, but that's kind of good. He set a great example that I still rely on today.
Deborah Barry
October 19, 2015
Bob, you will be missed. You made a Hugh impact on my recovery. Thank you.
Your commitment to recovery was unwavering and you always stood your ground.
Your love, and authenticity will always be remembered.
Angie Evans
October 19, 2015
I had the pleasure I knowing Bob on and off throughout the years. His enduring love for a legacy of the newcomer into their journey of recovery. His wit, his sarcastic smirk, and his endless thirst to do more ..may your family, have an easy grieve.
Susan Winning
October 18, 2015
It was an honor and pleasure to have known and served with Bob. He was dedicated to making life better for others by the sharing of himself. He was patient with my many faux pas at the RSC and always made me feel that my opinions were valued and questions valid. We lost a good man but his legacy lives on. Fly with the angels Bob Gray.
Jeannie Hill
October 18, 2015
Your legacy will live on in the hearts of many. Thank you Bob, for all you have done.
John Archer
October 18, 2015
My heart broke a bit with the news of Bob's passing. I am so happy I reconnected with him a few years ago, even for a short amount of time. You are one of the rocks of my recovery.
BJ Andryusky
October 18, 2015
Thank you for your compassion to service and for always being an example.
Wanda Clark
October 18, 2015
My deepest condolences to all who love Bob. Thank you sir for your example and your friendship.
Barbara Harlow
October 18, 2015
Bob, you were a mentor to me when I first came to FRSC. You were fearless in your vision for the Florida Region. Your love for NA and helping the still suffering addict is still growing in the Florida Region. You always had time for me. Time to explain things to me as I grew in service and recovery. You are already missed and will continue to be missed. So sorry for your loss Maria.
Donald Lundquist
October 18, 2015
You are my friend always Bob and I will miss our conversations.. You have given many blessings to a global community and are loved tremendously.
Mark Hersh
October 18, 2015
I can't even begin to express my gratitude for all Bob has selflessly done to help others. You will always be at the top of the list of spiritual giants. My deepest sympathy to Maria, parents Shirley and Robert and brother Mark as well as all other family members. Thank you for paving the road for so many.
Mary Albright
October 18, 2015
Bob will be missed by so many. He served our fellowship with amazing love & passion. His commitment was what I loved the most about him...
Liz Monday
October 18, 2015
RIP Bob Gray. Your legacy will live on and I am grateful I had the opportunity to know you. My condolences to family, Maria, and all in our community who are feeling the loss of a special gentleman.
Kristi-Beth Fagen
October 17, 2015
I will miss the travels, the laughter, lessons, and time we spent together. Who am I going to call after every RSC meeting now? I can't believe you are gone. We are the grateful and fortunate recipients of your love for and service to our fellowship. There will only ever be one Bob Gray. Rest easy now my friend.
American Heart Association
October 17, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Lynne Vittorio
October 17, 2015
I'm gonna miss your laugh. I'm gonna miss your sharp wit, sharp observations, and forthrightness. I'm gonna miss your friendship. There really isn't a way to measure the impact your commitment to serving others has had, the people whose lives you've changed... but you changed mine for the better and I can measure that in countless ways. Vaya con Dios.
Kathe Milstein
October 17, 2015
A good man who left a legacy of helping others!! I want to give my condolences to the family and to Maria!!
John Stikar
October 17, 2015
Hope you are surrounded by love and fellowship at the big meeting in the sky.
Eileen Kelly
October 17, 2015
Bob, I did not have the honor and pleasure of meeting you, unfortunately. However, I was blessed with meeting your fiancee a little over 2 years ago. She has been such a treasure, angel, and blessing to me, my son, and my parents. She loves you so much and I'm so sad for you, her, and your family. However, I know that God had and still has a very specific and perfect plan. I pray that you are up in heaven rejoicing and celebrating your life which sounds like it was a very full one. By what I have read you served God well on Earth by helping others recover from ailments and addictions. May your spirit and soul always looking down with love and protection, along with God, over Maria and her life. May God bless Maria and your family. I will certainly do my very best to always be there for her as well. She has gotten me through such pain and if I can do half the work she did for me that would be an absolute honor.
Milton Omier
October 17, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sr. Tina Alfieri
October 17, 2015
Bob, you did so much for everyone. May you rest in peace.
Lynne Vittorio
October 17, 2015
Yes, you did so much for so many, and never lost your passion, gratitude, authenticity, and zeal, but mostly, you were a good and true friend whose humor, advice, and sharp observations I will miss forever. Dammit.
Tony Mead
October 17, 2015
Tony Mead
October 17, 2015
Gone but never forgotten. Thank you for your kindness, your service and your love. You will live on forever in our hearts.
Gee Nana
October 17, 2015
Your kindness, gentleness and humble ways will be missed! Your a shining example of recovery! RIP Bob
Kenny Pomerance
October 17, 2015
I first met Bob 32 years ago when we were both working together in the same small office. He had 5 years clean, which at the time, seemed unbelievable. Bob and I teamed up, worked hard, and had lot's of great times in the process. Bob's commitment to NA was legendary and it never wavered. He was truly one of a kind, a real character, but most of all he was a good friend. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace my brother...and go Canes!
David Tanenblatt
October 17, 2015
You taught me so much. It's hard to believe you're gone but your spirit will live on forever. As each person you reached out to in turn reaches out to others, your legacy will live on.
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Buck Johnson
October 17, 2015
RIP,Bob. You live on in thousands of hearts.
Buck Johnson
October 17, 2015
RIP,Bob. You live on in thousands of hearts.
Stuart Smith
October 16, 2015
I first met Bob in October or November of 1983, while new in my recovery journey. Over these past 32 years together I have had the chance to celebrate holidays, successes, recovery milestones and an enduring friendship with Bob. I also had the opportunity to mourn the loss of friends, setbacks and obstacles to our shared hopes and dreams, with my friend. Now with the loss of my best friend I have others to mourn his loss with, but it just isn't the same without Bob there to share it with. I truly cared for my friend, respected his counsel and looked forward to sharing the ups and downs with him. I feel like we should have had some more years to share but today I have to say, "Goodbye Bob." None of it will be the same without you. Rest in Peace brother.