Robert “Bob” James Ward, 90, of Marco Island, Florida peacefully passed away on January 15, 2022, in Naples, Florida.
Bob was born on April 27, 1931, to Archie and Elizabeth (Adams) Ward in Essington, PA. He served four years in the United States Marines and was a Korean War Veteran. After his military service he pursued his education and received degrees including Bachelor of Science from Penn State University in Wood Utilization, Masters of Science from New York State College of Forestry of Syracuse University in Wood Physics and Ph.D. from Case Western University in Materials Engineering. Bob had a 27-year career with Union Carbide as a Research Chemist and later as Director of Safety. He was married to his wife, Dolores (Clemmons), for 66 years and they retired to Marco Island.
Bob was an avid fisherman who enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. His love of the ocean had him and Dolores cruising with their friends several times a year visiting locations all around the world.
Bob is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughters, Doreen (Joseph) Rao and Catherine (Dan) Taglienti; grandchildren, Robert (Erin) Timpano, Michelle (JR) Rao Pepino, Taryn Timpano, Kristen Rao, Amanda Timpano, Alyssa Taglienti; great granddaughter, Madison. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
Bob is preceded in death by his son, Alan Ward, daughter, Barbara Timpano, his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at a future date for close family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bob’s name to castforkids.org a foundation that enriches the lives of children with special needs through teaching them the joy of fishing or a charity of your choice.
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