Robert "Rob" Swilley
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Our dear Rob passed away on March 22nd 2023. His chronic illness took him from us way too early. He burned bright for a short time in this world. Those lives he has touched are forever changed for the better. His positivity was contagious. Rob was gifted at being a host and making people feel included. He thrived when he was cooking for friends and family.
He was always happy to tell stories about his fond and sometimes not so fond memories. He was proud of his son Gavin. Rob was lovingly spoiled, ambitious, good-hearted, prideful, loved fiercely and would fall on a sword for his beliefs.
In his early years we affectionately referred to him as the ‘Master of Disaster’. Starting when he was 4 with his morning escapes out of the window to streak naked to the apartments across the street. His three-car collision from getting in and unlatching an emergency break from a car on an inclined driveway. No matter how hard we tried to restrain him he would find freedom.
Born in Maryland but fondly spoke of his trips to Florida where he gained his love of fishing and hunting.
He moved to California and continued other interests like music, boating, his dogs, and dancing among so many others. There he met and fell in love with Deidre and her son John.
We could go on endlessly about Rob, he will always be in our hearts and his spark will be remembered.