Robert Eugene Kropp Jr.

Kropp, Robert Eugene Jr. Born February 13, 1971, Rob passed away on February 2, 2008, just shy of his 37th birthday. A Manhattan Beach native, Rob attended Ladera and Grandview Elementary Schools, Center Middle School, and Mira Costa High School. An avid waterman, Rob's favorite place was the ocean. He loved to surf and to fish, and was never far from the beach. After high school, he lived in Newport Beach, where he indulged his lifelong passion for the sea. Rob was a kind, sensitive, and intuitive person who had a profound sense of loyalty to both family and friends. He loved to read and could always be counted on for a silly movie quotation. He was a great baseball, basketball and soccer player, and a talented golfer. Indeed, his love for golf rivaled his love of surfing. Rob had a tremendous sense of humor and had the ability to make his friends and family laugh to the point of exhaustion. He was a dedicated uncle who looked forward to spending time with his nephew and niece. Rob will be remembered for his infectious grin, his unique wit, and his generous spirit. A paddle out will be held at 12th Street in Newport Beach at 1100 on Saturday, February 16th. The spreading of Rob's ashes in the Pacific Ocean will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Surfrider Foundation, (949) 492-8170. Rob is survived by his mother, Carrol Kropp, Manhattan Beach; sister, Kortney Kropp, San Diego; twin sister; Robyn (Anthony) D'Angelo, El Segundo; nephew, Anthony D'Angelo; and niece, Ryan D'Angelo; girlfriend Valerie Lassa, Newport Beach; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He is pre-deceased by his father, Robert Kropp, Sr. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.