Mr. Robert "Bob" P. Wallace
August 23, 1923 - February 14, 2017
Robert “Bob” P. Wallace, 93, died peacefully at home on February 14, 2017. Bob took pride in his career at McArthur Dairy and later retired as a letter carrier in Miami. Born in Pennsylvania, he and his wife retired to Melrose, Florida, on Half Moon Lake, making Tallahassee their home in 2006, to be near their son and daughter-in-law. Bob and Norma were married for 72 years. They were childhood friends and married after Bob’s service in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Norma, a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Judy Wallace; a son-in-law, Kevin Fennell; four grandchildren, Kim and Kevin Correa, Scott and Jen Fennell, Tom and Tiffany Wallace, and Jill and Al DeJesus; eight great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Bryson, Carson, Collin, Aiden, Avery, Brody and Dawson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Fennell; and a son, Bobby Wallace, Jr.; and his six siblings. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, February 20, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 19, 2017, at Abbey Funeral Home. The Rosary will be recited at 5:00 PM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.abbeyfh.com.
Robert “Bob” P. Wallace, 93, died peacefully at home on February 14, 2017. Bob took pride in his career at McArthur Dairy and later retired as a letter carrier in Miami. Born in Pennsylvania, he and his wife retired to Melrose,... View Obituary & Service Information