He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York and later moved to Florida in 1991. In his life, he worked for Stouffers, University of Rochester, University of South Florida and Publix. He loved sports and played Football in High School and Lacrosse at RIT.
He was a big history buff, who loved studying and learning about the past, especially The Revolutionary War and local events around where he grew up in upstate NY. He loved building scale models of cars, towns, and historic battles. He was passionate about all things to do with racing and race cars: Formula one, LeMans, and NASCAR. He also loved visiting his grandchildren.
Bob is survived by Son: Nathan (Sally) Burnett, and Grandchildren: Charles Burnett and Margot Burnett.
Bob was preceded in death by Sister: Caroline Burnett, Father: Charles Burnett and Mother: Edith Burnett.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (Sansum.org).
I worked with Bob for many years at Publix. I will miss seeing him when I come in at 7. He was a good guy and will be missed. My condolences on your loss.
I remember Bob with such fondness. He was kind and generous to me and my children after they lost their Dad. He was one of those people who wasnt afaid to extend himself to others. A sports buff for sure, I know he will be rooting for our Buffalo Bills as they take the field tomorrow! RIP BOB You will be remembered.
Bobby! I’ll miss you dearly! I have been doing bobs hair for the past 8 years. We would always talk about his son and how much he loved his grand babies and how smart his son is. He loved you guys with all his being. Gone but never will be forgotten. RIP ROBERT BURNETT.