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1922 - 2016
Robert C. Lynch, 93, of Vero Beach, Fla., died peacefully at home on July 22 with his family by his side. Bob, affectionately known as Pop, was born in Rye, N.Y., to Ethel and William Lynch on November 4, 1922. He attended Rye High School and New York University.
After the strike on Pearl Harbor, at the invincible age of nineteen, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army without any prior discussion with his parents. He served in the 3rd Infantry Division as a combat infantryman and participated in first-wave amphibious assault landings on Anzio, Italy, and St. Tropez, France, accumulating an incredible 350 days in frontline combat. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge and the French Legion of Honor in recognition of his valor and service. Bob said his Guardian Angel was his constant companion and savior during the war, his angel was "one of the greatest!" 60 years after the war Bob wrote about his experience in "A Letter Marked Free," his story told through letters home to his family, which often ended with a request for cookies.
Bob settled down with Helen Brendel of Rye, N.Y. Together they had four children. On June 6, 1975, the angels took Helen, but Bob said that thanks to his wonderful children, he survived once again. He was a dedicated, devoted and loving father for 58 years.
Throughout Bob's life he was an active community leader in Rye and at Church of the Resurrection. He was twice honored by the City of Rye for distinguished and devoted service. Bob spent his career as an executive with Citicorp, NY, and during his tenure helped build and manage the current Citibank branch in Rye. He also helped finance the city's purchase of Rye Golf Club.
In 1987 Bob married Roberta "Bobbe" Rice of Manhasset, N.Y.; happiness abounded and life was beautiful again. They moved to Vero Beach, Fla., and spent summers in Stony Brook, N.Y. Every season they were the ultimate hosts, entertaining their many grandchildren at the beach, in the pool and at the dinner table.
Bob is survived by his wife, M. Roberta Lynch of Vero Beach, Fla.; daughter Kathleen (Timothy) Moynihan of Rye, N.Y.; sons Robert Jr. (Mary Beth) Lynch of Coral Springs, Fla., Brian (Lynn) Lynch of Roswell, Ga., and Christopher (Sue) Lynch of Roswell, Ga.; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Roberta's six daughters: Marian (Bob) Rice, Loretta (Morgan) Dewey, Ginger (Urs) Rengel, Regina (Ira) Rice, Dolores (Tom) Gahan, and Celeste Rice; 16 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; as well as devoted friends who loved him like family. He is preceded in death by brother William (Billy) Lynch and first wife Helen Brendel Lynch. Everyone will deeply miss his love of life, playfulness and quick wit.
Funeral masses will be held Thursday, July 28, at 10am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Vero Beach, Fla., and Monday, August 1, at 11am at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, N.Y. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
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I have so many fond memories of your Dad, from visiting him at the bank as kids to his yummy steak dinners in Vero! I can still hear his laugh and see his bright smile. And I can only imagine the fun he's having in heaven. RIP Mr Lynch and thank you for all the memories and happy times!
Mary Ann Clerkin
July 28, 2016
please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the scripture in Romans 15:13 be comforting to you and May the peace of God be with you as He provides Solace during your time of 3. Sincerely Bob and Jeanne from Orlando Florida
July 28, 2016
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