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Author Topic: Bob Maar John Walsh Film God Posts: 2490 From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way Registered: Oct 1999 posted 12-16-2017 03:15 PM                     Hi all. I didn't see is posted, so sorry if I'm repeating something already known. Bob Maar passed away on July 12 2017. He had Alzheimers. I had last talked to him at his home in Newport many years ago. Anyway, I was looking for some reference info (FT is a great resource) and I saw some postings asking about him, so I thought I'd mention it.  |  IP: Logged Rick Raskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1100 From: Manassas Virginia Registered: Jan 2003 posted 12-16-2017 04:22 PM                     Thanks for the heads up. I'd wondered why we haven't heard from Bob in many years. RIP. Now post a joke in his memory!  |  IP: Logged Mark Ogden Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 943 From: Little Falls, N.J. Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-16-2017 05:11 PM                     Obit. Robert Franklin Maar, 78, a longtime resident of Riverdale and Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at his home in River Edge, New Jersey, surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father and brother, he is survived by his wife of 52 years Virginia (Kennedy). He retired from his career as a theater executive in 2006. He most notably worked for Trans-Lux Corp., and finished his career at Sony/Loews. He also proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. In his retirement, he was a frequent participant, singing on the Saucy Sylvia cabaret and radio show in Newport, Rhode Island. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Robert (Rob) Maar Jr., of Riverdale; Kara (Maar) O’Donnell and her husband Tim of River Edge; and Edward Kennedy Maar and his wife Sarah of Manhattan. He also is survived by six grandchildren: David Maar, Tyler Maar, Lauren Tuttle, Griffin Tuttle, Olivia O’Donnell and Emma O’Donnell. In addition, he is survived by his siblings: Henry Maar of Simi Valley, California; and Maretta (Maar) O’Leary of Yonkers. He was very active in the communities in which he lived. He coached and was an executive member of the North Riverdale Baseball league in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He worked tirelessly to improve the baseball fields, updating the fences and playing surfaces with the help of former Gov. Mario Cuomo. He also served as a deacon and elder at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church. Donations may be made in Bob Maar’s name to Alzheimers.org, or Holy Name Hospice, at HolyName.org/foundation.donation.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-17-2017 09:34 PM                     One of the good guys will be missed RIP  |  IP: Logged Sean McKinnon Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1712 From: Peabody Massachusetts Registered: Sep 2000 posted 12-19-2017 04:38 PM                        I worked at Loews with Bob and also knew him from here. Spent many converstaions with him getting his advice and wisdom. I am saddened by this news.  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 01-20-2018 10:46 AM                        RIP bob Maar. What a gent. I worked with him for almost 15 years while he was at Trans Lux. If every customer I had was as honorable as he was, I would not have grey hair.  |  IP: Logged

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