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Robert Board Obituary

Robert J. "Bob" Board, 51 passed away July 14, 2016. He was born in Elmhurst, IL., the son of Louise and the late Thomas Board. He worked for Motor Coach Industries. Bob had a great sense of humor and made everyone around him feel comfortable and loved. He is survived by his loving wife Gloria (nee Rarang) and her children Justine and Kryssan Rarang. Dear brother of Tom (Jenny), Debbie, Sandy (Rich) Haines and Rich (Barb) Board; dear brother-in-law of Abby (Hazel), Zeny, Loran, Amy and Mhar Rarang. Proud uncle of T.J., Amy, Melissa, Robert, Monica, Cooper, Lucas, Kira, Robby, Kali, Brok, Bria, Aren, Carson, Joshua, Calvin, Collen, Christian, Ardina, Amanda and April. Visitation Saturday July 23, 2016 from 3-9 pm. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment and services private. info 773-736-3833 or visit Bob's memorial at smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 16 to Jul. 20, 2016.

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Dominic Bendinelli

July 20, 2016

Bob,

Was a great coach and role model. Sorry to hear about his passing.
Dominic-Former Player

Darlene Tkach

July 18, 2016

I worked with Bob for 20 years at Motor Coach on many projects. He was always a team player and easy to work with. He always did whatever was needed and had a positive attitude. He was genuinely a nice person. I enjoyed our talks Bob and will miss you. Rest in Peace.

jimmy crash

July 17, 2016

Hey Dude, Hey Man,, lol,, wow Bob where to start this.........23 years of memories.....

To my Hockey Brother,,
from Coaching at the Rangers, St. Viator, the Chargers, the Storm, and all of the spring, summer and special teams. Thank you for all the Great Hockey memories.

And now the concerts....
the Scorpions,
Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Dream Theater, Judas Priest, Cheap Trick, Iron Maiden and the list goes on if your Metal Brothers Billy dude and Jeff add to the list of many concerts any of us went to with you.

So many memories, so little time, we had so much more hockey to coach and watch and so many more concerts to see.

Bob, we miss you, we love you. our memories will always be special. Till we meet again, Godspeed Brother

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