ROBERT CAMPBELL

CAMPBELL--Dr. Robert. Dr. Robert "Bobby" Burns Campbell, born July 1, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Boca Raton, FL surrounded by his immediate family and business partner of over sixty years. He was 82. Robert B. Campbell and his three sisters were raised by a single mother in Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara; his loving children, Robert, Jr., Dana and Seth; and his cherished grandchildren, Dior, Sadie, Lila, Ava and Sailor. Bob will be buried in Southampton, NY, close to his summer home that he loved so much. At a very young age, Bob always knew that he would start his own company and in 1975, that dream became a reality; BBC International, Inc. was born. The reputation of BBC International as one of the top leading full-service footwear suppliers in the world is something that Bob took great pride in. Through his leadership, BBC has remained at the forefront of the industry with its innovative approach to business -- eye on technology -- strong brand partnerships and vision to deliver against a model that serviced "any type of customer." His commitment to the business, the customer and his staff is the foundation that enabled BBC to become an iconic company within the footwear industry. For over 63 years, Bob served as a pioneer, visionary, philanthropist, friend and mentor to many within the footwear industry. He has been recognized for his Lifetime of Leadership through multiple industry awards. Beyond the footwear industry, he has served on multiple charity boards that have been close to his heart. In 2017, Mr. Campbell received an honorary doctorate degree by Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. His spirit and zest to live life to the fullest as well as his unwavering philanthropic commitment to these organizations and to all that know him is what he will be remembered for most. Donations can be made to the Two Ten Foundation in Bob's memory at their website by going to https://twoten.org/giving/ donate/campbell-legacy/ Visitation and services will be held in both Boca Raton and New York City as follows. First visitation will be held at Glick Funeral Home, 3600 North Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, Florida, Wednesday, February 19th, 4-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 South Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL, Thursday, February 20th, 9:30am. Second visitation will be held at Greenwich Village Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker Street (between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street), NY, NY, Friday, February 21st, 3-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 980 Park Avenue, NY, NY, Saturday, February 22nd, at 10am. Interment will follow in Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, NY. All are invited to join the family and celebrate his life.