Bobby was born on December 3, 1921 in Boston Massachusetts to Parents John and Mary Holland (Carraher). He was a graduate of The Boston Latin School and Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.
Bobby spent the beginning of his career in Houston, Midland Texas and Baton Rouge Louisiana and over the next 30 years in Southeast Asia where he built chemical refinery plants in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Borneo, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia. His retirement in 1987 lead him and Pat to Jupiter Florida where he enjoyed the sun, gardening, going to the beach and his cigars.
Bobby is survived by his Son, John R Holland and Son in Law Peter F Flad; God Daughter, Heidi Steiger; 6 Nephews and their spouses, Brian and Pat Kelley, Bruce and Mary Ann Kelley, Buddy and Gail Kelley, Brendan and Margie Kelley, David and Linda McCarthy, Dennis and Lisa McCarthy and a Niece, Joanne (McCarthy) and Eddie Mahr
He is preceded in death by his wife Glady ‘Pat’ of 63 years; Sister Rita McCarthy and Brother in Law Jack McCarthy; Sister Ruth Kelley and Brother in Law Tommy Kelley and niece Jean Aucella
A Memorial Service is scheduled for January 4 2020 at Forest Park Cemetery, The Woodlands Texas with a reception to follow immediately afterwards. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bobby’s life.
John and Peter would like to thank Faith Bridge Home Care for the wonderful care and love his caregivers showed Mr. Bob during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to The Houston SPCA.