Robert J. "Bob" Antz

Robert Antz Obituary

ANTZ, Robert J. "Bob" 56, of Gulfport, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Woodside Hospice. Bob grew up in Tierra Verde and graduated from Lakewood High School.He worked as a commercial fisherman and had an irrigation/landscape business. He is survived by a son Matthew Antz; mother Irene Antz; brother John Antz; sister Barbara Antz-Hanson; 3 nieces; 1 nephew; 4 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew. There will be a gathering of friends and family Friday Dec. 10 at 6 pm at A Life Tribute Care 5601 Gulfport Blvd. S with a memorial service at 7 pm. Memorial donations can be made to Woodside Hospice, 6775-102 Ave. N, Pinellas Park, or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Antz

9 Entries

Jemille Chase Williams

December 3, 2024

I can't believe it's been 14 years since Bob left us!
I wish we could chat again and laugh at what an old grandmere I've become.
Fifty-six was far too young for him to go.
Thinking fondly of Barbara and his son today, as I often do.
And I'm sure that Irene would love it that I am called Grandmere by my little grands!

Jerry Buksar

January 1, 2011

I'm so sorry, we worked together many times, we enjoyed each others company at concerts together & I'll miss you BOB ...my condolences to the Antz family.........gone way too soon.....loved ya BOB,......SEEEEEEE YAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

Barbara Antz-Hanson

December 22, 2010

Thank you to all who have expressed condolences for the passing of my brother, Bobby. His life was cut short - just when he was settling into a happy and comfortable place in his life. But he did live a full life, he had many adventures and did things his way! I just wish I had more time with him - we had only become close in the past few months of his life. For that I will be grateful. Life is precious - we should cherrish every moment.

Cindy Davis

December 12, 2010

Way, way, back in the day, Bobby shared his love of the water and fishing with me. I remember how we'd go fishing and he'd throw his cast net, pulling huge amounts of fish up. I was amazed. He taught me the term "flat" as he would describe the still waters. When the Skyway bridge fell, we rushed out on his boat to catch a look. I haven't seen Bobby in years, but he instilled the love I have for the water and nature. Rest In Peace Bobby.

Lisa Kowenski

December 11, 2010

My condolences to the Antz family. Bob will be remembered fondly. When I knew him he was a kind and fun person to be with, he really loved being on the water! Lisa Edwards Kowenski

Jemille Williams

December 11, 2010

Bob was my first love and I will always remember him as big, strong, and handsome. He was just as good-looking inside as he was outside. Always fun and easy-going, quick to laugh, and slow to anger. If only the world had more people like Bob in it!

He was so big and strong that when he skied behind our boat, he would jerk the whole thing out of the water when he jumped the wake!

He was a golden boy of the Gulf and I wish him an eternity of beautiful freedom riding the sparkling waves.

My prayers are with all his loved ones, especially his mother, dear sister Barbara, and son Matthew.

Teri Schultz-Cutting

December 9, 2010

My condolences to the entire Antz family. I'm a friend of Bob's sister Barbara. I live in Brandon now. Teri Schultz Cutting

Kemla Moree

December 9, 2010

Bob, was my big sister's first love. He spent lots of time at our house over the years. He was so handsome, I had a 13 year old's crush on him. I remember I baked a cake because I wanted to impress him. I carried it on a plate with one hand over to where Jemille and Bob were sitting and I tripped and dropped it all over the floor. He never made fun of me which would have been so easy for an older boy to do.
I always thought he had a very kind heart. His sister Barbara and I were classmates and she was as beautiful and kind as her older brother. I am so saddened for his family that they lost him at such a young age. Please know that there are many of us who support you in your time of sorrow.
Love,
Kemla Moree

Larry Yonker

December 9, 2010

May Bob rest in Peace. I had many a great trip on the water with Bob, He and I used to go waterskiing and fishing together. Bob loved the water and was one of the best fisherman that I ever knew. He will be missed.

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