Robert (Bob) J. Suhl

Robert (Bob) Suhl, 85, of San Carlos, passed away on December 28, 2016. Robert was born and raised in San Francisco and attended Polytechnic High School. He was a devoted and loving husband to Gloria Suhl who passed before him on February 12, 2015. He was a hard-working and giving Father to nine children: Wayne, Keith, Craig (Val), Colette, Suzanne, Brent, Jeanine, Nichole (Chuck), Cheryll (Bill). He absolutely loved and adored his grandchildren: Jennifer, Myya, Justin, Lauren (Jacob), Charles and Nicholas. In addition to raising nine children, he also raised his granddaughter Myya from the age of two years old. Bob was drafted into the Navy and was "Fortunate to play Baseball" while serving in the Navy. He was athletic and loved to jog after work at the Balboa track in SF, ride his bike around his home in San Carlos and he was a huge fan of the SF Giants, 49ers and Oakland Warriors! Bob was a dedicated and devout Catholic who always went to church. He would pray every day and say a rosary for each one of his children and grandchildren. He was a very active parishioner at Epiphany Grammar School in San Francisco and volunteered his time as a coach for his children's sports teams, school carnivals and CYO. He loved to take each of his five daughters to "Father Daughter Dances" at Presentation High School and loved to dance with his wife Gloria at Family gatherings and attend functions with the "Club" from Epiphany. Bob was an unforgettable "Grandpa" and he loved to make his grandchildren laugh and smile. He always showed an interest in their lives and gave endless support for their passions and dreams! Bob's children will always remember the wonderful family vacations to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and BBQ's at Rengstorff and San Bruno Park. Bob will remain "Forever in our Hearts" by his family, friends, relatives and community. Family and friends are invited to a Vigil Service at 7pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Crosby N. Gray & Co. at 2 Park Road, Burlingame. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at St. Charles Church 880 Tamarack Ave. San Carlos. Burial Services will be held at Cypress Lawn in Colma.