Robert “Bob” Wainwright, 61, of Phoenix, passed away at home with his family at his side on Dec 9, 2013. Bob was born Nov 1952 in Mineola, NY to Robert and Rose Wainwright. He grew up and graduated from Uniondale HS on Long Island and paid his own way through college and graduated from Hofstra University in NY. As a young man he moved to Arizona to work for Baptist Hospital first as a programmer, then as a manager where he worked for over 19 years. Bob then became the Director of Enterprise Information Application for TriWest Healthcare & Alliance where he worked until his final days. When he had a free moment Bob enjoyed the outdoors, traveling with his family, golf, bowling, poker, and especially softball. He is survived by his wife Denise; son Bret; mother Rose; and mother-in-law Vida.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ at 2pm, with visitation from 1-2.