Robert Calvo

As a teenager, I admired Roberts passion for drawing surfer cartoons on shirts that he sold. His talent was obvious at a young age.❤

Robert was my first cousin that I saw only a few times a year but we were also friends. I remember the surfer shirts that he used his talent on when we were in our early teens. His talent was evident at an early age. He was a kind and gentle soul.

Dear Catherine,
We have not met, but I knew Robert. We met in the mid-1980's when I came to Florida to exhibit my work. We met in Tampa, and I fell in love with his work (my wife and I acquired 3 works over a few years). I came south (from Chicago) to show my work for a number of years, and Robert put me up once (and visited us once as well). I considered him a friend, and all that knew him then KNEW what a special, unique artist has was. A gentle and kind spirit as well. I just...

Robert, my first cousin, was also my friend. It is so hard to believe that he is gone. Thank you Cathy for making his life so complete!

I worked with Bob for many years in the Art Shop at University of South Florida. We enjoyed countless robust discussions about the nature of the universe and where we humans and our art figure into it all. His eyes and his mind were always engaged, always wondering, building, moving - objects, himself and all those of us lucky enough to be around him. Sending him love and joy for his journey.

What a shock to hear that he is gone. I will always cherish our brief friendship and a marvelous piece of his sculpture I own.
Brooke Allison

So sorry for the lost of your dear love one. May the "God of All Comfort" be with you during this difficult time. 2cor1:3

Dear Cathy, reading all of these wonderful things about my sweet nephew made me so very proud but also brought tears to
My eyes. He was very special to me and I will never forget him. His legacy will live on through his wonderful talent!
Thank you so much for being there for him. He loved you dearly.
Love,
Aunt Beth & Uncle Al