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Robert Mainzer Obituary
AGE: 79 • Tinton Falls
Robert Livingston Mainzer, 79, of Tinton Falls, N.J., died peacefully at home on August 19, 2014. Bob graduated from College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Mass., after serving in the United States Army. He had a successful 40-year career with Smith Barney as an Investment Advisor.
He was a communicant at the Community of St. Benedict, Holmdel, for many years where he was the first president of the Religious Education Board and a long time Religious Education teacher.
Bob was a dedicated husband who raised five daughters with humor and grace. He mentored many young people on Wall Street and through his faith communities. He was a legendary friend and maintained all his relationships with deep commitment and caring. He was a gentle and kind person who never once complained about the MS which affected him for 50 years.
Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Katherine Mylod Mainzer. He is also survived by his five daughters, Katherine Mainzer, Boston; Eileen Church, Middletown, N.J.; Meg Mainzer-Cohen (Mark), Boston; Mary Vadala (Charles), Boston; and Elizabeth Gagnon (James), Newton, Mass. Bob is also survived by his granddaughter and goddaughter, Megan Mainzer (Juan), and his other grandchildren: Heather, Luke, Stephen, Robert Livingston, Charles, Christine, Erin, Madeline, Letitia, Greta, Sarah, Henry, and one great granddaughter, Larimar.
Visiting hours will be from 4 - 8 pm on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Route 35, Wall, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 22, 2014 at St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory can be mailed to the College of the Holy Cross, Office of Advancement (memo "financial aid"), One College Street, Worcester, MA, 01610 to support students in financial need. For more information or to send condolences, visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
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Marianne(nee Gulas) Kislowski
September 2, 2014
Bob graduated w/me from St Margaret (48) & SRHS(52). We worked on many committees in both schools. Bob was so much fun to be with. While attending some of our reunions,I was in awe of his having five daughters, each of whom he took individually on a one a one to basic for years to do Chistmas Shopping in NYC. He struck me as a very good dad. He was a brilliant student with a wit that pleased all who knew him, My prayers are for his soul and your strength. Regrets
Mark McLoughlin
August 22, 2014
His company was always enjoyable while I grew up. I will remember him as a man of strong character.
Diane Favorito
August 22, 2014
Mary- so sorry for your loss. Know that Nick and I are thinking of you at this difficult time
August 22, 2014
Bob was a determined and honest fellow whom I admired for both his courage and his integrity. Although we were in daily contact for less than four years at Smith barney in NY in the 60's, his wit was infectious and subtle but his spirit and determination was strong. I will always admire that spirit and pluck in the face of a disease that he refused to let master him. He taught me the value of faith and courage and was a good and constant friend. You, his family, are in my prayers for your loss.
Jack Beresford, a friend from the Investment Advisory Dept of SB 1961-64.
Joe McGuinn
August 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to Katherine and the entire Mainzer family on the passing of this wonderful man
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