along. He truly loved a project! He was the owner/partner of Patina Antiques in Newport and Key West, Florida. In 1999 he met his soulmate Michael and they were married in 2013. He had an incredible zest for life and also enjoyed reading, gardening, sailing and a good game of scrabble. Above all he loved his family and friends. He is also survived by his daughter Robin Gershman (husband, Eric), of Burlington Vt., son David Arrick of N.Y.C., son Andrew Arrick (husband, Michael Hofemann) of Craryville NY, sister Susan Smith of Narragansett RI, his grandchildren Zachary, Emily, Jules and Nathaniel. As well as many other adoring relatives and life long friends. A memorial gathering for Bob will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to: Potter League for Animals https://potterleague.org/ or HopeHealth Hospice https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/