Robert Everett Mentzinger

Robert E. “Bob” Mentzinger, 78, died on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Summit Square in Waynesboro, Virginia. He was born in Mineola, New York and lived in Waynesboro, Virginia since 2014. Bob attended Roanoke College, where he received his degree in Business Administration. He later took over for his father as head of C.F. Mentzinger and Sons Plumbing business in Plainview, New York. Bob retired to Virginia, where he loved to hike, bike and travel with his wife. Bob was a member of the Lion Club of Crozet, Virginia, where he proudly served with his friends and fellow Lions. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Judy Mentzinger of Waynesboro, Virginia; brother, James K. Mentzinger and wife, Joan of South Egremont, Massachusetts; sister-in-law, Pia Mentzinger of Vero Beach, Florida; sons, Scott, Jamie and Christopher Mentzinger; step-children; Michelle, Michael and Melissa Liebenthal; as well as several wonderful grandchildren. Bob also had a very special relationship with his brother, Thomas C. Mentzinger, who died March 7, 2018 in Vero Beach, Florida. The family requests no flowers. There will be no public viewing, visitation, or services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Legacy Hospice, 17 Parkway Lane, Fishersville, Virginia 22939 or the American Cancer Society, 1445 E. Rio Road, Suite 104 Charlottesville, Virginia 22901.