Robert “Bob” Heinrich, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his residence in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on August 23, 1952, to the late Francis and Margaret Heinrich in Jersey City, New Jersey. In 1996, he married Patricia Uhlin in West Milford, NJ. They relocated to Arizona in 2002. He worked as a store manager for many years and was beloved by his employees. Bob was a longtime sports fan (especially of the New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers). Throughout his life, he enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, Hallmark Christmas movies, crossword puzzles, and adopting rescue dogs.
Bob is survived by his spouse of 26 years, Pat, who lovingly cared for him during his final years as he bravely faced the complications from Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s. He is also survived by his 4 children (Eddie, Stacey, Julia, and Alice) and 4 stepchildren (Ted, Scott, Joanna, and Graig), 11 grandchildren, 2 siblings Michael and Barbara, as well as many cherished friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 W. Camino del Sol, Sun City West, Arizona 85375. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s honor may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014 or Puppy Luv Rescue Foundation, 34018 N 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85085.
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