Robert Walsh Obituary
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June 13, 2017
Marion,
I just learned about Bob, and wanted to extend my deepest feelings. I'll never forget how
you welcomed me into the family when I married
Joan, and the friendship you and Bob offered
Steven and I upon her death. He was a true
gentleman and we were blessed to have known
him. God bless the Walsh family.
Skip Whidden
Mary Klatt
May 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Walsh family and Mary Mosher during this difficult time.
JIM KLATT
April 30, 2017
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY...
Fr. Donald Senior
April 30, 2017
Dear Marion and Family, My deepest sympathies on the death of your beloved Bob. He was truly a great man--filled with wisdom, good humor and integrity. I remember with joy our travel together to the Holy Land. May Bob's final journey lead to the fullness of peace and joy in God's loving hands.
Fr. Don Senior, C.P.
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Elijah Mondy
April 28, 2017
I am saddened by the death of Bob Walsh. I started at NBC Channel 5 at the merchandise mart during the summer of 1969 as a program Traffic Coordinator where I coordinated with the sales department where bob worked in preparing the program schedules. It was then when I first met Bob and he was a fine gentleman.
I saw him rise to be the top executive of the NBC network and I admired how he done so with humility and supportive of his superiors. Bob was a low keyed humble man with a big vision.
He is the big catalyst for the 85 million dollar building in Chicago at 454 N. Columbus Drive called NBC Tower. I remember him sharing with me his incredible vision for NBC Tower and thought it was a magnificent vision. Of course at that point in time General Electric bought NBC and as in many cases when a company is sold they can go in a different direction.
I remember very shortly after Bob retired he came to NBC Tower on business and had forgotten his ID. A new security personnel was on duty who did not know Bob and would not allow Bob to pass. Bob was in a hurry and things had gotten difficult. I arrived at that point and saw what was happening and how Bob being in a hurry had become frustrated. He said to me, Elijah, I built this building, I can't believe this. I immediately let security know who Bob was and they apologetically let him in.
I am now an entrepreneur and the owner of three radio stations. Bob was a big help to me and a big role model. There are 2 men in my life that I admire as the best top executives ever that could be in any hall of fame and they are vice president and General manager Bob Lemon who hired me at channel 5 in 1969 and Bob Walsh my role model whom I often share with young people how he marvelously rose to the top of NBC.
How we need executives like Bob Lemon and Bob Walsh today. I have and will miss Bob greatly.
To the family my prayer is with you.
Elijah Mondy
WMAQ,NBC 1969 to 1997
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Suzanne Klatt
April 28, 2017
To all of you and especially Mary Mosher and family - thinking of you all. Peace be with you.
sandy malatia
April 28, 2017
I worked with Bob Walsh in spot sales and local sales for WMAQ-TV, and beyond that in his rise to a very successful career. He was a friend - a kind, caring thoughtful gentleman whom I will always remember with the utmost respect. My sincere condolences to Marion and his family.
Sandy Bonnell Malatia
April 27, 2017
Thursday, April 27, 2017
I feel very fortunate to have known & worked with Bob Walsh during the 20 years I spent with the NBC Owned Stations Group. Understated, humble, self-effacing and always with his wonderful sense of humor that was both enduring and disarming. Bob was a special human being who made this world a better place. May God bless him, his wife Marion and his entire family. We love you Bob.
Michael Koff, Scottsdale, Arizona
James Zafiros
April 27, 2017
Bob Walsh was a product of the Golden Age of Television. He was a unique, talented and very engaging executive who excelled at the highest levels of NBC. He had a PHD in people skills. Everyone simply wanted to work for him. Being a member of his team, inspired the best in you. I was fortunate to work for him in New York and Chicago. When you were around him, you couldn't help but admire his sense of humor and his very humble approach to people. He leaves behind fond memories of year's gone by, but not forgotten. My condolences to Marion and to his family. May his memory be eternal.
Chris and Jesse Cowns
April 26, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Mrs Marion Walsh and the entire family. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Trust in the knowledge that he is resting in the loving arms of Jesus. for the Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
The Sisters and Residents of Misericirdia
April 26, 2017
Our sympathies and special prayers for Robert and all his family
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