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Born Aug. 2, 1961, in Parma Hts., Robert lived in Painesville for the past 42 years.
"Bob the Barber" of Painesville, on the corner of Richmond and Erie for 40+ years, served the Lake County community faithfully. Bob loved his customers and treated everyone like family. "The Poor Man's Therapist", Bob was always a listening ear to anyone who found themselves in his chair. From first haircuts to last, Bob was a treasure in the county and to all who knew him.
Beyond the walls of One Cut Above Barbershop, Bob was a family man. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife, Trish, either at their riverside getaway or at their lake house in Georgia. Bob loved to host family gatherings at the river and always looked forward to his annual fish fry and clam bake.
One of Bob's favorite love languages was creating memorable experiences through his love of the culinary arts. Bob treasured being around his friends and family, breaking bread and sharing stories and laughter. He adored his wife, his mother, his four children and deeply missed his siblings.
The loss of Bob will be grieved by many, far and wide, but he will live forever in our hearts.
Bob was the beloved husband of Patricia G. (nee Corbut) Keils; loving father of Francesco (Kim) Occhipinti, Gabriella (nee Occhipinti) Santoro, Nicole (Joshua) Ciszczon, and Robert J. (Christine, fianceé) Keils; son of Elaine (nee Hellriegel) Keils; and grandfather of Isabella (nee Occhipinti) Shaffer, Kylie and Madison Ciszczon, Sophia Santoro and Kenneth J. Keils.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Keils; and siblings, Kenneth Keils, Scott Keils and DeEtta Kaderbek.
Family to receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Rt. 615, N. of Rt. 2), Mentor, with a Celebration of Life service at 5:30 p.m.
To leave condolences for the family or to order flowers, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.
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John Clark
December 21, 2024
For nearly 20 years I was fortunate to have been not only able to consider myself a customer but one on many friends to Bob. He not only welcomed but cherished his many many customers of all ages. He also displayed his unwavering support for all that walked into his shop and not to mention his staunch support of the military and law enforcement community members. Bob's Barber Shop was a Mans Man one stop shop that invited all to engage in an open dialog of current events all while waiting for the "worth the wait" hair cut. Bob will be sadly missed by many and until we meet again, give'em hell.
Katie Hope (nee Uzarski)
December 12, 2024
Bob always had great stories! I was always happy to see him when he would walk into the bank where I worked. Bob always had a smile on his face and the best sense of humor! He was definitely a part of the fabric of Painesville. Such a great loss for his family and all of the community. My condolences to his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Donna Lumley
December 10, 2024
I met Bob and trish when we were neighbors in Mill Stone townhomes. GREAT NEIGHBORS. We went on to Bob cutting hair for3 generations. I just found out of this great loss and so sorry I missed the funeral. My deepest sympathy for the family.
Donna Lumley.
Steve Fiederer
December 9, 2024
Bob has been cutting my hair for over 30 years. He has been a great friend and will truly be mussed
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Greg Wintersteller
December 9, 2024
I knew Bob from the start, He gave my son his first haircut. I will truly miss
him. Eternal Rest Bob.
Greg W (Carter Lumber)
Bob Hulston
December 8, 2024
After moving to Ohio 19 years ago I latched onto Bob for my haircuts.
Always a genuine lad.I will miss our conversations he was not just a barber he was a friend.
Not gonna be the same passing by your shop at least twice a day for work.
Trish and family you are in our thoughts and prayers
Bob, Sheila and Sydney
Jerry Michalak
December 7, 2024
I ran the Army recruiting station that was above the National City bank just across Richmond. The Army buddy that was there previously told me about Bob and after meeting him he was the only barber to cut my hair. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. This is a huge loss for the community, Bob was one of a kind...
Tony Warren Sr
December 7, 2024
A friend for 40 years. I´ll miss him.
Kelly Amos
December 7, 2024
My friend and barber for more than 20 years. I always looked forward to going in to see Bob and share stories about our lives. Going to miss you, my friend.
Dave Vojacek
December 7, 2024
A massive loss. Everyone loves Bob the Barber. Not to sound religious here but the only thing i can make sense of this is that God needed a haircut, so he decided to take the best man for the job. Damn! I'll miss you brother. God also must have needed someone to genuinely make him laugh and talk to. Bob could do this easily. I am still in shock.
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