Victor Robert "Bobby" Gates

My cousin Bobby was a cool guy. I never heard the story of how he became Bobby from Victor and Vic. I couldnt fit that name to him unless My Aunt Flo and Uncle Ed called him Victor; that made it sound good. He loved life and its still painful to think about him in the past tense; he savored his life and his family life. He drank deeply from the well of experiences and he delighted in imaginative thinking and conversation. He also strode the delicate midlands between sophistication and...

Linda, Ben, Evan,
I just learned of Vic's passing. Altho he mentioned his chronic illness on occasion, he always left me with the impression that all was good...such was his way.
I'll remember and admire Vic for his patience, tenacity, and honesty. We had a long talk at one time about our favorite jazz musicians and I regret having too much on my plate to get to know him better.
He was a good man and I feel blessed to have known him.
Please accept my apology for not looking...

I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Victor. My deepest condolences to Linda, Ben, Evan and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Olga

I had the pleasure of counting Victor as my friend of over 30 yrs having met him while investing in Jersey City real estate. He and Linda were also at our wedding in 1997 to my wife Patty in Maui. He will be truly missed! My heartfelt condolences to Linda, Ben, and Evan.

Vic was a good and loyal friend. I have many happy memories of the fun we had with the other members of the House 21 gang at Livingston College.

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear about the passing of Victor. May beautiful memories sustain and comfort you during this difficult time.

I met Vic approximately 30 years ago, & he was a kind, fun, down to earth guy. I was at his wedding too. I met his brother Marshall & sister-in-law Linda recently, at the theater where we volunteer & sent my regards to Vic. I hadn't seen him in years. I am so sorry to the entire family; it truly is a huge loss. I hope you find comfort from his memories.

He was a kind man who was always there for his friends.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.