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Robert Schwalb Obituary
Wappingers Falls - Robert W. Schwalb, 68, of Wappingers Falls, passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Vassar Bros. Medical Center. He was born in Poughkeepsie on January 5, 1947, the son of Walter Schwalb and Evelyn Rack. On February 17, 1973, in Walden, he was married to Rose Shiffer, who survives at home. Mr. Schwalb was a graduate of Arlington High School and University of Miami. He was employed as a corporate pilot for IBM Corporation, retiring in 1997. He later was employed at Flight Safety International in New Jersey. Bob was a veteran of the Army Reserves.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Kimberly Tolbert and her husband Michael of Parisippany, N.J., a brother, Richard Schwalb and his wife Laura of SanDiego, CA., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Delehanty Funeral Home 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, Saturday from 4 to 7 PM. Services will be held during the visitation at 5:30 PM. Burial Crum Elbow Cemetery, Hyde Park at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave., Hawthorne, NY. 10532. To send a condolence or for directions, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Schwalb
April 28, 2015
Dear Rose I was sorry to hear of Bob passing, I enjoyed my time at IBM flight ops with Bob, he always made me smile with his humor. He is in my prayers.
Charlie Darcy
Donna and Bob D'Agostino
April 27, 2015
Rose, I cannot tell you how sorry Bob and I are for your loss. Bob was a very special person and he will be sorely missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Margaret Bauer
April 27, 2015
Rose...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Buddy Rittinger
April 26, 2015
Rose,Kimberly,Laura & Dicky,
Bobby was fortunate that he identified his passion at an early age. He wanted to fly and he pursued his dream relentlessly. Some people go through life searching for their passion, not Bobby, he always knew.
My thoughts are with you all.
Love, Buddy
Lauren Parker
April 26, 2015
Dear Rosie,
I just saw this from an online AHS group... I am so sorry for your loss. Sending our love to you and Kimberly and to Dick and his family! I just can't believe it and know it must be a shock to you.
I will never forget his laugh, his teasing and his support of my father. He was like a son to my dad and a brother to us as kids!
I am so sorry Rosie! Love, Lauren Parker
Jeff Scott
April 26, 2015
Dear Rose and Family,
I was very fortunate to have flown with Bob in the late 1970's at IBM Flight Operations as a steward aboard the Gulfstream GII's.
He was a great pilot and we had a lot of fun during those marketing trips across the country. He was a real character and treated me as a friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Brian & Sue Hughes
April 26, 2015
Dear Rose and family. Just found out this morning about Bob. He was a great friend at work and his humor was always quick witted! Sue and I have you and bob in our prayers.
April 26, 2015
What a handsome guy...no wonder you fell for him, Rose. Bob has found his peace. We are here to help you find yours. Love you always. John and Harriet
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