Boca Bob (Bobby) has left the house

Posted by Daniel Hallas on May 28, 2014, 9:27 pm, in reply to "Bob Jones"
Edited by board administrator May 28, 2014, 9:37 pm

I want to express my condolences to the family at this time of intense contrast, reflection and loss. I am here or there if you need anything. I learned of the news this afternoon by email and I have Cissie's permission to share this with you. "Good morning my wonderful friends.... I tried to write individual notes to you all, but it was taking way too long because there seemed to be too much to say and too many good friends..... so hope you don't mind that I share my story with you all.... I lost my Bobby Monday morning at 6:15 (Memorial Day). Jimmy and I were sitting with him, holding him... His last gesture was to reach up from the bed and stroke my hair and cup my cheek...It was a hard but beautiful experience... He is no longer suffering and I feel he is with me still... After he passed away, I walked on the front porch and watched a huge storm across the bay... Beautiful lightning with amazing colors of the sunrise.... The ocean was calm and hundreds of birds flew by.....Then we had an unbelievable windstorm....it only lasted a couple of minutes but the wind whipped through the tree tops and blew things around in the yard ..... and then it was gone !! The birds in the trees started singing like - 'what the heck was that !' He made a grand exit for me... with style - like he always did... The rest of the day was crazy......dying in Mexico is not an easy thing.... First of all, when the funeral home people came, I had to miraculously produce Bobby's birth certificate and our marriage license.... Someone must have been looking out for me because within 5 minutes I found them both.... the marriage license I hadn't seen since we got married !!! Jim and I had to drive to La Huerta with the funeral home men to sign his death certificate and get permission to have him cremated.... as usual, doing any official business in Mexico has it's challenges... We ran into a lot of crazy problems but 'thank God for Alejandro' ... he managed to get all taken care of within a couple of hours..... He then accompanied Bobby to the funeral home and brought his ashes home to me.... Tom flew in that night so both boys are here with me now. Jackie will come when they leave to be with me. The day passed and I snuggled in his spot for the night, talking to him and remembering all of our 50 wonderful years together. He was ready to go and is waiting for me when I go.... I am at peace but will miss him... I love you all - and you all held a special place in Bobby's heart... lots and lots of love Cissie ------------ Behind every good person is a good person and it goes without saying that Cissie is a strong, caring, wonderful person! Bobby may have left the house but he is very much present in my mind and in my life. Thanks Bobby.

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