In Memory

Robert Thomas Wain



 
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10/23/15 07:18 PM #7    

B. Eric (Rick) Cooper

Bobby wwas a good frennd and great athlete. I'm sorry I lost touch with him over the years. Does anyone have any information on how and when he died or a link to an obituary?

10/23/15 08:22 PM #8    

George L. Truppi

Bob Wain passed on October 15th in Ridgewood, NJ. He died of heart failure, caused by septic shock from a blood infection. I tried to see him during the reunion but he recently moved and changed phones. We have been in touch over the years and recently talked this past Spring, at that time he was doing fine. As far as I know there is no obituary but I'm still checking. There is a memorial planned for November 28 in Dumont,NJ. I'm waiting for information on that and more information.....George


10/23/15 09:45 PM #9    

Stephen Lee Huganir

Also...I hope to express this here to where those viewing this will sense the way in which this expressing has been a somewhat humorous,and affectionate recollection for me throughout these years.
Anyway,this that I recall,began in our junior year,and continued on,and throughout our senior year.By the time of our senior year,it became regular,that I would express to my Father(in a sorta frustrated way) that,"I can't shake Bob Wain....he's always right there...each time I increase my time,he increases his...hell,today he made better time than my best time that I ran last week"
Recalling this throughout these years has always incurred in me a kind of chuckle of appreciation.A chuckle toward myself about how "frustrating"it was having Bob Wain constantly about to over take me in our efforts:and an appreciation about how,having Bob Wain constantly"on my shoulder"helped push me further there in our event.Thank you Bob,for doing that,

10/29/15 09:09 PM #10    

Bill Higgins

Bob was a good friend and teammate during High School.  Glad I got to see him and have lunch in Butler, NJ  6 years ago with George Truppi.  Good memories.

Bill Higgins


10/30/15 02:38 PM #11    

Robert Frank Cosmai

So sorry to hear about the passing of Bob Wain.  He was a great guy with the biggest smile.  He trained hard and competed ver hard.  He always came over to congratulate you after a race whether you won or lost.  .  He was one of the best team members we had at PVHS.  Bob Cosmai.


11/04/15 08:31 AM #12    

Hal Peters

From Matt Wain (Bob's oldest son)

 

Robert Thomas Wain (68) left us on October 15th, 2015. He is survived by his 5 children, Matthew, Amy, David, Ashley, and Chelsea. Services will be held November 28th at 11am at 53 East Madison Ave, Dumont Nj at Living Word Church to honor his life with photos, memories, and some good old baseball talk.

Robert Wain (Bobby to his many friends) taught me many things throughout my life. He was one of a kind. He had inner toughness, yet compassion for the underdogs of life and the lowly hearted as he could relate. I always knew him to lookout for the less fortunate. He cared deeply for those he called friends and family as evidenced by how he valued old photos as treasures and his gratest possesion, holding on to dear memories of his loved ones. My greatest achievements today are modeled after my father's own success in the late 1970’s when he established a strong Christian family, and his own In ground Pool business where he thrived at that time. He also instilled a great appreciation for classic comedies such as Marx Brothers, Three Stooges, Little Rascals, etc. as well as great Rock music. When out with friends, keeping the juke box playing with good tunes was a prioity. Another tradition I carry on myself today. Although there were some rocky times, our mutual relationship with Jesus mended our relationship 15 years ago, creating one of the closest bonds I could have with someone. I will miss him dearly, but hold on to the many wonderful memories I have of him, as well as the many unique lessons I learned from a truly unique man, and truly am a better man/husband/father for having known him. Until I see him again. His oldest son, Matt Wain.

 


11/23/15 09:01 AM #13    

Matt Wain

A reminder my father's service will be held this Saturday, November 28th, at 11 am at 53 East Madison Ave, Dumont, N.J.  The church is Living Word Church.  We would be happy to have you attend. 


11/23/15 05:46 PM #14    

Stephen Lee Huganir

Matt...I am so very,very sorry that I'll be stuck here to where l'm unable to be there on Saturday . I so regret this.
My most heart felt condolences to you and yours Matt....Stephen Huganir

01/12/16 11:02 AM #15    

Matt Wain

Sorry for the delay. ​I have not been back on this site in a while. I fully understand. I appreciate all the warm thoughts and memories for my dad.


01/13/16 01:29 PM #16    

Greg Wood

Matt,

I wish I could have made it back for the services, but was unable to get away from here in Seattle over that weekend. I have many fond memories of your Dad growing up in the neighborhood around the corner from Bobby. He was a gifted athlete and I will never forget that smile. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Greg


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