Wing, Robert A., 88, of Clearwater, passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice at Bay Pines VA Health Care System..
Bob was born in Manlius, NY on July 2, 1924, where he graduated with a degree in business. He joined the Army Air Corp and served overseas throughout WWII. In 1949, Bob moved his family to Clearwater where he and his father opened one of Clearwater’s first restaurant at 840 Cleveland Street. The building still stands today. He eventually went into the building industry where he retired as a project manager for large commercial projects.
Bob was preceded in death by first wife, Joan D. Wing and then second wife, Clarise H. Wing. He is survived by his sister, Virginia Simonitis of Merritt Island, FL; two sons, Robert A. and Chris Wing; four daughters, Barbara Wing, Linda DiPaolo, Andrea Freebody and Pam Staford; along with 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
A memorial service held at Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL at 11:00 AM on Saturday, 11/24/2012 and a burial service on 12/15/2012 at 11:00 AM at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bay Pines VAHCS, PO Box 5005, Sect. 135, Bay Pines, FL 33744, and write “Hospice” in memo.
Please sign the guestbook below.
Daddy, you will always be remembered as the best dad ever. Your sense of humor stands out in my memory as one of the keenest. I loved the fact that you were an avid reader and lover of history. You were my ’go to guy’ when something was broken. I miss having our talks and most of all I will miss you and your smile terribly. I cherish the time we had on earth and I am looking forward to seeing you again in heaven.
Dear Barbara, Linda, and Bob,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your dad was a special person to each of you, and am sorry for the loss that each of you have incurred at this time. Please know my thoughts are with you as we all reminesce the memories of our loved ones. Love, Patty