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Robert Pitcairn Obituary
Born: July 28, 1964
Died: April 12, 2019
Robert William Pitcairn, 54, formerly of Joliet, IL., passed away after a brief illness on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Houston Methodist Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1964 in Joliet, Illinois.
Robert is survived by his parents, Robert and Patricia (Elens) Pitcairn; sister, Diana (Tom) Wunderlich; brother, Timothy Pitcairn; nieces Frances (fiancé Kyle Forsythe) Kestel and Brynn Pitcairn; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and special friends Gary and Dede Medearis, and Joe Curtis of Seabrook, Texas.
Rob was employed by Inspectorate for thirty years; he was an avid golfer and fisherman and loved driving his jeep on the beaches in Texas with his friends. He was a passionate Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Houston Texans fan.
Per his wishes, cremation rights have been accorded. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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Mike Hart
May 2, 2019
I must say this took me quite a bit by surprise. I had the pleasure of working with Bob for several years during the time I scheduled crude and products for BP Texas City refinery. Bob and Inspectorate would also visit us in the Chicago area and in MY mind... Bob Pitcairn is a big reason why I enjoyed working with Inspectorate. When I think of Bob... I think of his upbeat attitude, his customer focus, his love of golf and Chicago pizza... and just his persona as a high energy and fun guy to be around. Bob Pitcairn - you will be missed, sir! And to Bob's family and friends: My heartfelt condolences!!
D Bidgood
April 29, 2019
Once again running thru joliet obits to see if anyone I know, and Bob's picture pops up. Hard to believe, I knew Bob from countless encounters as a outside gauger coming to Mobil Refenery Joliet to gauge out Mobil tankage, and countless barges over the course of the years. Sorry to see Bob's passing.
William Muren
April 24, 2019
RIP Bob. We had great times growing up playing sports and sleepovers in the Pitcairn garage.
William Muren
April 24, 2019
Sue Hibbs-Welch
April 24, 2019
May God bless you, and keep you in his care, and wrap his loving arms around your family and friends, giving them peace and comfort during this time, and the days to come.
Paul Krauss
April 23, 2019
Miss you Bob
Tony Kareotes
April 23, 2019
May his memory be eternal
Cindy Smuda
April 23, 2019
Oh my GOD, I cannot believe we lost another 1982 classmate!!! My prayers go out to you Pitcairn family, I am in shock and devastated....RIP Rob, you were a great friend...God has you in his arms now so watch over us; and I hope your at peace!
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