Robert McAllister

On Friday, December 23rd, 2022, Robert "Bob" McAllister, loving father of three and devoted chef passed away, at age sixty seven. Bob was born December 14, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to MaryAnn Cassidy (nee Loverdi) and raised by John Cassidy. He graduated from Saint John Neumann High School in 1973. He went on to excel in culinary school and became a renowned local chef famous for his crab cakes and Italian cuisine. Bob's time at the Dimmick Inn in Mildford, PA, proved to be a particularly bright spot in his career, attracting diners from New York city to drive in and dine after hearing about the chef's achievements. When Bob was not cooking up a storm in the kitchen, he enjoyed hunting in the mountains and crabbing off the docks in Wildwood, NJ with his children.

In September of 2021, Bob became a grandfather to Scarlet Anne McAllister. She brought him love, joy, light and always a reason to smile. Bob was subsequently diagnosed with stage four metastatic lung cancer one year later in September of 2022. Despite feeling fear of the unknown, he chose to fight with courage. Unfortunately, his cancer was far too aggressive and his battle was valiant but short. Bob was surrounded by family and friends in his final days, while reminiscing favorite memories and enjoying some of his most favorite foods: Kielbasa and sauerkraut, golumpkis, tomato pie from Varallo's, cannoli's from Termini's, and chocolate ice cream.

Bob was predeceased by his parents MaryAnn and John. Bob is survived by his children: Cassidy McAllister, Daniel McAllister, and Dennis McAllister; his sister, MaryAnn Cassidy Frist, and brothers, Joseph McAllister, and James (Jimmy) McAllister, and Michael Cassidy; he is also survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews as well as his granddaughter, Scarlet Anne McAllister. Bob could reliably be seen wearing a flannel and jeans when not sporting chef wear. Please join us on January 3rd, 2023 for a memorial service at Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church Parish Hall at 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 from 10am-1pm wearing your most favorite flannel in honor of Bob.