In loving memory of

Robert W. ("Bob") Irvine
November 14, 1946 - July 21, 2017

Robert W. ("Bob") Irvine, 70, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Newport Hospital after a brief illness.He is survived by his daughter Holly Irvine-Salvi and her husband, Brian, of Southborough, MA, his son Cameron Irvine and his wife Lisa, of Whitinsville, MA and his grandchildren Sam and Quinn Salvi, Liliana Irvine and Samantha and Jake Violette.Born on November 14th, 1946 in Brattleboro, VT, he was the son of the late Robert and Virgie (Pfeiffer) Irvine. After serving in the US Coast Guard, Bob became a butcher and continued this career for almost four decades. Bob was most comfortable near the ocean and loved to sail whenever he had an opportunity to. In his spare time, Bob cherished times with his close friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with his loyal and loving group of Newport friends and living the "Newport life". He was an avid Red Sox fan, loved to golf with his son, and proudly watched his grandchildrens' hockey, baseball and softball games. Calling hours will be held Monday July 24th 4:00PM-7:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport RI 02840.Additional information at memorialfuneralhome.com Visitation JUL 24. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com

Tributes

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heidi johnson - July 22, 2017 .. wrote on Jul 21, 2017:

"I will miss you Bob for sure. Great friend to me and will never forget all the laughs and fun times we had over the past 30 years. I know you will be up having a great time with Miller and watching over us all. My heart goes out to all the family. Bob was a great man and will forever be in are hearts.To we meet again my friend . Love Heidi"

Lynda Monte - July 22, 2017 at.. wrote on Jul 21, 2017:

"I will miss Bob very much, He has been a friend of mine since he moved to Newport. WE always had so much fun together ,from sailing his sailboat to sailing with friends to MV. Always full of fun never a dull moment. My heart and prayers go out to his family , his daughter Holly and son Cameron and the grandchildren. their was a group of friends who went out together and he was one of us. We will miss you dearly till I see you again . R.I,P, my friend. Love ya Lynda"