Look up "GREAT" in the dictionary.  In mine, I see Bob's picture.  This is a man, along with Ms. Sylvia, his wonderful family, and loyal officers, brought joy to millions of people for 40 years.  Who can forget when the night before the Super Bowl,  we were the only parade in town; face painting instead of masks; the innovative themes, throws, and lighting; the Roamin' Romans.   The depth from which Bob drew such inspiration was deeper than the Grand Canyon.  He personally thrilled my family with amazing pageantry, incorporating our daughter as Princess, Maid, and ultimately Empress.  It was at the 2005 Bal Masque, thanks to Bob, where I saw my parents dance together for the last time before Dad passed.  One cannot place a value on such memories.  A life lesson I learned because of Bob, was to be "in the moment" and enjoy the present, let others take the pictures.  
Bob didn't let Katrina spoil the fun for Metairie.  The ball and parade was huge for local morale. That first ball after the storm was as much a statement on resilience as the "Domecoming".  
So Bob, THANK YOU for what you gave to me personally, to my family, and to the citizens of southeast Louisiana.  Beer and crawfish when I get to The Other Side, ok?

Today I write a sincere note of condolences to the Carnesi family on behalf of a man whose ideals helped to make Mardi Gras a special time in New Orleans history.   He stood firmly on his principles as to how to keep the reputation of a great carnival club alive and well.  He spared no effort to make the Krewe Of Caesar one of the best and most beautiful carnival clubs ever started. 

As a member and officer of Caesar, I was very proud to be a part of our Krewe. I will miss him very much.  It’s a sad day for me and I m sure all who were lucky enough to have worked with him are equally sad on his passing. 

I offer my sincere condolences to Sylvia and the family on their great loss.  Bob will be remembered in the history of carnival in New Orleans  as a key part of it forever. 

May you rest in peace, my good friend. 
                 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Robert Harold Carnesi

July 2, 1937 – April 10, 2026

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