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for Robert McNamara
JUSTIN PANETTA
January 10, 2022
BOB IS DOING SPORTS IN HEAVEN HE PASSED AWAY AT ST PETER'S HOSPITAL IN 2010 GOD REST HIS SOUL HE IS WATCHING OVER US
Ed Plaisted
October 22, 2010
Dear Sylvia and McNamara family,
I worked for Bob on the sports staff of Knickerbocker news. He taught me a lot about the newspaper business. I attribute my success in the newpaper business for over 50 years to the lessons Bob taught me. We remained friends ever since and we became even closer when he moved to Florida. Bob was my biggest fan when I was a substitute umpire during the strike of 1979. While I was umpiring a Yankee/Orioles game in Ft. Lauderdale, I looked up at the press box and there was Bob and his cameraman covering the game. He loved my books and encouraged me to write more. He was blessed to have Sylvia as his companion for over 25 years. See you in heaven Moose Breath.
October 22, 2010
Dear Sylvia,
Peter and I returned from a trip last evening and learned of Bob's passing from the newspaper. We are so sad for you and for his family. His laughing eyes and famous smile are imprinted on us as we think of all the times we watched his sports reviews on TV.
We send all of you our sympathies at this very difficult time. We would share personally but we don't know how to find any of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Peter and Susan Herman
Teresa Spadafora
October 21, 2010
Kelli,
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Teri Fenner Spadafora
October 20, 2010
Sylvia,
Our love and prayers are with you during this very sad time and in the days to come! May Robert rest in peace with the Lord!
God Bless You,
Sandra and Dan Marcus
October 20, 2010
My deepest condolences to Bob & Sylvia and the McNamara family. From High School thru College, Bob was one of my biggest supporters. I was very happy to see him this past summer at Saratoga and we talked about sports----what else would you expect. He was a gentleman and a friend and he will be missed but he will not be forgotten.
We were fortunate to have "Mac" all these years.
John Soffey
edward hollner
October 20, 2010
to the mcnamara family we will mis him so much from the hollner family..
Kelly Munger
October 20, 2010
Dear Colin, Graham and Family -
You are in my thoughts and my heart now and always.
Love,
October 20, 2010
I used to watch Bob with his nightly broadcasts of the latest in the sports world. The only time I met him was in NYC-he had run in the NY Marathon- I congratulated him and he was so gracious. A very memorable day for me.
Agnes Armstrong
October 20, 2010
Bob was Sports Editor at the Knickerbocker News and gave my husband, Ron Armstrong, his first full-time sportswriting job, a job he never left. When our twins were born, Bob sent me a dozen red roses, the first I'd ever had, and I never forgot that. Later, when our daughter Brenda excelled in competitive gymnastics, he followed her accomplishments on his TV sports news. He was a great guy and a real gentleman. He'll be missed. Rest in peace, Bob. Our prayers are with you and your family.
C Teetsel
October 20, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the many friends & family of Bob "Mac" McNamara. I watched him on WNYT for years. May your memories of your time together bring you comfort in this difficult time.
Walker&Jessie Hardy
October 20, 2010
To Sylvia Annabolis and the McNamara Family please accept our condolences and we are praying for you and your family.
Sandra Sidoti
October 20, 2010
Dear Family,
I don't know you personally, but have watched Bob on TV for so long, and he will be very much missed. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss (and ours).
God watch over you at this difficult time.
Sandra Sidoti
Marie & Steve Taszycki & Family
October 20, 2010
Kelli & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very diffucult time. Our hearts are with you...
Tony Tanksley
October 20, 2010
Rest Bobby Rest. God Bless you Family.
Tony T Atl Ga.
Bob Pagini
October 20, 2010
To Mac's Family! Your dad brought every moment of every game right into my living room every single night. You knew by his reporting that he loved what he did and it showed in his reporting. I never knew your dad personally but I knew him professionaly because of his love for sport's.
Wishing your family my deepest sympathy upon the passing of a great man...he will be missed by all.
Thanks for sharing him with us all these years.
Monica Gould
October 20, 2010
Kelli,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Time goes by way too quickly. My thoughts are with you.
Michael Keyser
October 19, 2010
I remember watching Bob MacNamara on News Channel 13 since I was a little boy.
I remember watching him on T.V. with my Mom and Dad again since I was a little kid growing up watching News Channel 13.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Nancy (McClune) Palma
October 19, 2010
When we were little kids our cousin Bob came over and took us for a ride in his 'rumble' seat car. He was the best. Here's a picture of him in our living room. It was taken somewhere around 1958. He will be missed.
Margaret Aiossa
October 19, 2010
My mother, Aurelia, grew up across the street from Bobby on Collins Place and passed away the same day as he Sunday. He and his family our in our prayers.
October 19, 2010
I am grateful to have known Bob for so many years. Farewell to a truly nice man. Mike McNulty
Jennifer Shafer
October 19, 2010
Colin, Graham and the rest of your family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You are in my heart and prayers.
Much Love,
Jen
John Seaton
October 19, 2010
Brian and Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.
Lori Porter
October 19, 2010
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I worked with him at WNYT and he and I shared many laughs!! My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this sad time.
October 19, 2010
The sports world has lost an icon. Mac fed my thirst of sports knowledge every night via the news. He was so personable and always showed his love of sports.
May God bless his family, and give them strength during this difficult time.
Chris Papa
October 19, 2010
It was always entertaining to listen to Mac"s nightly sports casts-his enthusiasm brightened up the news as did his sportcoats! Not surprising that he graduated from St. Anselm for he embued that school's strong character in the truest sense. Well done Christian soldier, rest in peace.
October 19, 2010
Condolences...knew Bob in our salad days; always a gentleman and a good newsman... Bob O'Brien
October 19, 2010
deepest condolences to the family I Only knew Mac from the sports on channel 13. He always did a job well done!!God Bless his family!
October 19, 2010
Brian,
It has been many years since I worked with you at the State Insurance Fund in Albany, but I wish to extend my condolences to you and your family.
I remember watching your father on t.v.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brenda (Pennell) Lewis
BOB GRANT
October 19, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
chris cazzato
October 19, 2010
to the family of mac,im so sorry for your loss i never met him but he was the best sports reporter around he always hada smile on his face may god bless u a fan chris
Michelle
October 19, 2010
I remember him as an icon growing up, he will be sadly missed. My prayers are with Sylvia and the family.
Michelle
Brian Danahy
October 19, 2010
Brian,
It's been many years since our days at Colonie. I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My condolences to your family.
Sincerely,
Brian Danahy
Mary Mortka
October 19, 2010
Dear Sylvia and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bob was a wonderful person and the world lost a great person.
Tom and Mary Mortka
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers our with Sylvia and family, with our deepest sympathy, Rich, MaryAnne and Lauren Griesche
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