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Robert "Bob" C. Bean
GRIFFITH, IN - Robert "Bob" C. Bean, age 65, of Griffith, IN, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 18, 2019. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marilyn (nee Zambo); children: Michelle (Jay) Jabczynski, Melissa Kinley, Steven (Jessica) Bean and Eric Bean; grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Kiley, Olivia, Aidan, Cole and Sam; great granddaughter, Ali; brothers: Donald (Loretta) Bean and David Bean; mother in law, Marie (late, Edward) Zambo; in laws: Theresa (Bill) Muffett and Edward (Krystal) Zambo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Elizabeth Bean; sister, Lelah; brother, Richard; and brother in law, Ed Muffett.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at SOLAN PRUZIN FUNERAL HOME, 14 Kennedy Ave., (corner of Kennedy and Main) Schererville, IN 46375 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM with a 2:30 PM prayer service. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM directly at St. Mary Catholic Church, 525 N. Broad St., Griffith, IN, 46319 with Rev. Keith Virus officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday morning at the church from 9:30 AM until time of service. Burial will be private.
Bob worked for Ford Motor Company in Chicago. He retired from BP Amoco with 34 years of service. Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be dearly missed. He loved his cold beer and was a die-hard Cubs Fan. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.
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Michael Arendt
December 9, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Worked with Bob in the cafeteria in the Ford plant in Hegewisch. Sorry of his passing.
October 28, 2019
So sorry for your loss, he was a fun person.
Mary G.
Diane Trzupek-Skrundz
July 22, 2019
Marilyn and family, So sorry to hear about Bob you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Paula Hornak Barancyk
July 21, 2019
Marilyn and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
cheryl walsh
July 20, 2019
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
what a wonderful person. I know he is in heaven right now!
Lori Kokos
July 19, 2019
So very sorry for your loss! May the beautiful memories bring you smiles through the tears.
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