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Robert William Pendergast

Mechanicsville, Virginia

Oct 20, 1939 – Jun 13, 2024

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BORN
October 20, 1939
DIED
June 13, 2024
LOCATION
Mechanicsville, Virginia

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Robert William Pendergast passed peacefully at home on June 13, 2024 surrounded by the voices of his family. "Bob" was born in Grafton, West Virginia on October 20, 1939 to the late Thomas Leo and Edith Gibson Pendergast. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Thomas F. Pendergast and...

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I greatly enjoyed working for Bob at Media General. Later in my career, he helped me get a job at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. I tried to call Bob about one year ago, but the old phone number didn't work, and I was very sad that I could not track him down online. I had just published a book that prominently mentioned Keyser, WV, and I have many fond memories of swapping West Virginia stories with Bob. That's just one of many things I will miss about Bob. He had a real soft spot for...

So many memories of sharing our fun and work with "HHH" and all those involved. You always were a delight. May the family's heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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I learned how important it was to stay on top of the news. I learned scotch had to be kept in a fancy crystal bottle, I learned why Mad Men would later become a number one hit, I learned that golf was a stress reducer and grounded you in nature, and I learned that saving money was important because you would want to retire and have the best care. I learned how much he loved his family by his presence and his laughter when they were close. I learned sometimes it´s important to leave home...