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Robert "Bob" Roubian

Santa Ana, California

1926 - 2017

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Roubian, Robert "Bob" Founder of the iconic Newport Beach eatery The Crab Cooker, passed away December 15, 2017, at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. A 1986 Orange County Businessweek article described Roubian as "a restauranteur, a raconteur, an ichthyologist, an organic gardener,...

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Thank you bob 'papa fish'
For everything!!
Troy Hessom

Thank you bob 'papa fish' for all the wonderful food and memories!!
You have always treated people very well including your staff and customers.
We have been coming to the crab cooker for over 42 years!!
You will always be missed! And thank you for being you!
Much love -Troy Hessom

I worked at the Crab Cooker while a student at UCI. I always called Bob Roubian "Mr. Roubian," out of respect and consider him one of the best bosses I ever worked for. He was bright, generous, upbeat and caring. A great businessman, he developed a retirement program and paid decent wages, which included a delicious meal each shift. Mr. Roubian knew our young daughter and one day gave me $100 and said, "Buy Nicole a new pair of shoes." He also said "If someone comes in hungry, feed them...

I didn't know him but what an amazing guy! Have never missed a summer visit to his beloved Crab Cooker.