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Janice
May 7, 2020
Just missing you, my friend, my big brother, my boss, my confidant. I love you Rick! I will make sure I stay in touch with the love of your life, Janice!
Janice Lewis
March 25, 2020
I just found out today that you left me. I loved you dearly, Rick. You were my brother from another mother, the best manager I ever worked for, and my friend. We were like a well-oiled machine and invincible. You were a private man, but one of the best men I will ever know, with your dry sense of humor and quick wit. I read all of the other posts and started reflecting when I read Bert's and Patti's. We all were a great team and you and Bert were partners in crime.
Dear Janice, Kate, and the grandchildren:
Your father and grandfather was awesome--you couldn't get any better than Richard Francis Grob. You know, Janice, you have my love and condolences. Stay strong, as I know you will. Someone wrote that he is going to send you messages. That sounds just like him, protecting his girls at all cost. My heart is heavy because I lost one of my best friends that cannot be replaced. But, I still have you, Janice, and you have me. Love you all!
Janice "Jan" Lewis
His secretary and friend.
Tony Vanella
August 11, 2019
Janice...so sorry for your loss. Rick was a wonderful friend over the years...a kind and decent person who always could make life seem a little better!
I will miss him.
You and your family will be in my heart and prayers.
Debra Blair
July 23, 2019
Dear Janice and Kate,
My deepest condolences to you both for the loss of an incredible soul, "Grob" as he referred to himself when signing off text messages or email. Rick was full of strength, love, and a sense of humor that he freely shared with many. He was consoling me in my time of grief and did not share his own struggle until I was on the mend. At the end of every message he reminded me to stay safe. Just like when he was our inflight manager in EWRSW. Fly safe, have a safe trip. Upon our return we would find little gifts in our mail box. Small treasures, one memorable was a mirrored compact to check our appearance, no doubt. In 1991, I had been scooped up by United three days after my employment with Eastern Airlines went belly up. Rick and I were standing out at the United gate and I said to him, "look at that beautiful concourse Continental has, one day that will belong to United!" He must have thought I was crazy that day... but when it happened, I called him and said, "see I told you"! May you have many happy memories to share. May you find comfort in the angel wings that enfold your family in this time of grief. Grob told me he would be sending you messages from the other side. I asked, how will they know? He said, "they will know". God Bless and stay safe!
Deb Blair
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Esther Dominey (Wafer)
July 22, 2019
Janice & family,
Grob was the most beloved supervisor in Denver. He always had a warm smile & a good joke. So sorry he left you all so soon. He will be sorely missed.
Carol O'Shea
July 22, 2019
Jan and Kate,
There are no words to describe the sadness of this news. I feel very honored blessed to have known and worked with Rick, her was the warmest, kindest man to have worked with at ORD. Always a smile, he was the best.
My deepest sympathy to you and the family,
Bert Millar
July 19, 2019
Dear Janice and familyI was so saddened to hear that Rick had passed, I Reflect back to all of the good times we had in CLE.He was such a good person and a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. So sad, Bert millar
Patti Herb
July 19, 2019
I worked with Rick in Cleveland Inflight; one of my favorite times was when he would come in in the morning after I had been there for 3-4 hours, sit down and tell me a joke! Silly yes, but Rick had his own sense of humor. He will be sorely missed!
July 19, 2019
Dear Janice and Kate,
Rick was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He was my manager In Inflight and was the best boss
I ever had. He will always be remembered as a very special soul and a dear friend. God Bless your family.
Pat Englert
Dawn Lang
July 18, 2019
Sympathy and prayers to Janice and family at this sad time. Your CLESW family are thinking of you and sends their prayers and condolences .
Doug Berkey
July 18, 2019
Janice and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending my sympathies and condolences during this difficult time.
Jane Garrison
July 18, 2019
Dear Janice and Kate, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Jane Garrison
The Gibbons Family
July 18, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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