Robert "Bob" Slater

Bob spoke truth to power. He helped us move forward from where we were to what we would become.

I very much enjoyed talking with Bob when he came into Houlihan's where I worked at the bar.
The highlight of my week.
Always had a story to tell.
Joking and laughing with a smile on his face. Since as he would say: "God let me wake up today"
While his attitude was very exuberant. I think that at over 80 years young, he was allowed to be a little ornery.
A treat and pleasure to see Elle when she joined him.
I left the restaurant in 2016. Bob is one of the few...

My husband Jim and I were Bob and Ellie's across the street neighbors for 17 years. Bob was such a friendly person and always had time to have a conversation at the mailbox. Duke, our mailman was his daily buddy, and I'm sure Duke has been looking for Bob to come out when he drives up. Several times I ran into Bob at Price Chopper, having a lively discussion with a store employee. Many knew him by name. Bob has the 'gift of gab' as the Irish say, and I can see why he was so successful in...

Jim and I were Bob and Ellies across the street neighbors for 17 years. Bob was such a friendly guy and always happy to have a conversation at the mailbox. Duke, our mailman was his daily buddy, and Im sure Duke has noticed Bob isnt out waiting for him to drive up. Several times I ran into Bob at Price Chopper having a lively discussion or telling a tale to a store employee. They all knew him. Bob has the gift of gab as the Irish say and I can understand how he was such so successful in...

Bob was first and foremost a person who loved meeting and knowing people. He knew everyone and their spouses and often their family members too. Bob never talked to me without mentioning "T," my wife Theresa.
Bob and I worked together at Marion Laboratories. I was a district sales manager when Bob first spoke to our managers' meeting while he was still at McKesson. He minced no words when telling us how we could improve our operations and image in the wholesale trade. Jean Sperry loved...