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You will be forever missed, Great Uncle...
Someday I will sail the seas with your memory as the promise was never fulfilled.
Nhan "Bob" Dinh
February 19, 2013 | San Diego, CA


Buffalo, New York
MATES - Robert "Bob" E. May 19, 1935 to November 3, 2011 Bob died surrounded by loving family after a short illness. Born in Buffalo, where he lived for 60 years, he graduated from Williamsville C.H.S., the University of Rochester and Cornell. After 35 years, he retired as Professor of Mechanical...
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You will be forever missed, Great Uncle...
Someday I will sail the seas with your memory as the promise was never fulfilled.
Nhan "Bob" Dinh
February 19, 2013 | San Diego, CA
Dr Mates was a gentleman. He was one of my teachers when I was at Buffalo. Inteligent, kind and thoughtful. He helped me go on the medical school. I will always remember his as a great man and a role modle for me. It is with great sarrow that I hear of his death. He will be in my prayers.
Thomas Burns
January 28, 2013 | Buffalo, NY

Gail,
I was trying to clear up my longstanding to do file, where I had an informative letter from you and Bob (January, 2000). Not far behind. I was hope to try and contact you. I started looking up Bob name on the Internet and lo and behold I found his Obit. I am so sorry to hear that he has passed on.
My deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Fran Wilson
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Fran Wilson
February 04, 2012 | Tonawanda
Dear Gail,
I was saddened to learn of your husband's death in our Buffalo paper here recently. I recall your scouting days with great fondness and would really appreciate hearing from you if at all possible. My deepest sympathy, E. Gregorina Cooper-Batavia, NY
Gregorina Cooper
November 20, 2011 | Batavia, NY

Bob with department colleagues, summer 1992
Andres Soom
November 15, 2011
Dear Gail,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Bob's death. He was a wonderful man with a unique perspective on life and that unforgettable wry sense of humor.
It's been years since I've seen you, but I'll never forget life on Forest Avenue and those crazy investment club meetings. We certainly had some great times being young and nuts!
Then, as most of us stayed in WNY, you two went off on your odyssey, full of adventure, curiosity, and high spirits-a great pair of...
November 15, 2011
Betsy,
Don and I are saddened by the passing of your Dad. The years pass too fast and we are all in your shoes much too quickley. He was a very nice and interesting man and we are sure you have many wonderful memories to fall back on in the coming months and years.
Donald/Carole Kasprzyk
November 13, 2011 | Desert Hot Springs, CA
So sorry for your loss. My mom passed this year and I can tell you it does get better with time. Prayers to you and your family.
Paul Samul
November 11, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My fondest memories of Six Mile Lake was the year I was a nanny to your three children. I will forever have the picture in my mind of your Christmas card that year, when you posed with Bob's dislocated shoulder and Gail's black eye. Your family always celebrated life's little moments!
Holly Langley (Hosick)
November 11, 2011 | Mississauga, ON