ROBERT B. JOYCE

1934 - 2021

ROBERT B. JOYCE, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Born Dec. 5, 1934, in Quincy, Mass., he was the son of the late Harry J. and Ruth B. Joyce. He graduated from Thayer Academy in Braintree, Mass., and Boston University. Robert served from 1952 through 1961 in the Air and Army National Guard. He worked as an aircraft mechanic, corporate pilot and FAA air traffic controller at the Chicago O'Hare tower and Fort Wayne tower, from which he retired. Bob enjoyed traveling, sailing, snow skiing and flying and maintaining his own ex-military airplanes. He was a member of "QB" (Quiet Birdmen). The American Legion and former member of the Airforce Association. Surviving are his son, Kenneth (Beverly) Joyce of Brownsburg, Ind.; brother, Donald Joyce of Pembroke, Mass.; grandchildren, Nicole (Danno) Wilkerson of Snohomish, Wash., and Dylan Schultz of Carmel, Ind.; numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Cynthia A. Joyce; and two sisters, Janice Joyce DalPra and Carol Joyce. At Roberts request there will be no public memorial service. Friends and well-wishers are encouraged to make contributions to an organization of donor's choice in Robert's honor.