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Robert Pfister Obituary

Robert (Robb) A. Pfister, 42, passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 25, 2007. The son of Rhaeto Pfister and Annabelle N. Pfister he was born on October 8, 1964 in Ithaca, NY. Robb attended Lansing schools in New York before moving to Maine in 1980. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1982 and went to Cornell University for two years before completing his degree at the University of Maine at Orono in computer Science in 1987. Robb began his career working for Digital Equipment Corp in Augusta where he met his future wife Kelley McDougall. While working for DEC he made many good friends with whom he enjoyed skiing, climbing and biking throughout the state of Maine. In 1992 Robb and his family moved to Colorado Springs, CO where he worked for MCI and continued to enjoy outdoor activities. In 2005 the family moved to Orange County, CA where Robb worked for USTRI. During his employment he traveled extensively to India and southeast Asia. Like everything else he did, he approached each trip as a new adventure and embraced the culture of the areas where he traveled. Robb is survived by his wife Kelley and sons Nicholas Pfister and Joshua Marshall, his father Rhaeto of Belgrade, ME and sister Allison of Bartlett, IL Robb will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 1, at 2:00 pm at the Oakland-Sidney United Methodist Church, in Oakland, ME. A private burial will be on October 4th at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Ithaca, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made too Nicholas A Pfister Custodial Account, 731-10352 c/o M. Lynch 777 East Atlantic Ave Delray Beach FL 33482.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 29, 2007.

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October 11, 2007

Dear Kellly,
I am so sorry that you must walk this path. May you find some peace amidst your saddness, and some solace in your work.
Beth Bianchi, a Santiago co-worker

Andrea Nakayama

October 11, 2007

Dear Ms. Kelley, our family wishes you comfort and support during this time and are sorry for the sudden passing of your husband. Please accept our deepest sympathies. The Nakayama Family

Diane Jasniy

October 3, 2007

Kelly,
We were so sad to hear about your husband's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Heaven is a brighter place with Robb there...remember: to be absent from the body is to be with Christ in heaven.
We miss you IBI isn't the same without you!!!!
Love, Diane Jasniy
Santiago Elementary
SDC - K

Kimberly Yonan

October 3, 2007

Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son at this very difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you! See you soon!
Love,
Kim Yonan

Mary & Tim Blagg

October 3, 2007

What a sudden and painful loss! Robb and Allison were members of our church youth group and we saw firsthand the warm relationship of the Pfister family. So many memories - Robb and Kelley on their wedding day, dancing in the sand at birthday parties, crazy croquet. Robb's was a life well-lived, and much too short.

Bob Lewis

October 2, 2007

Kelly and Family,

So sorry to hear about Robb. We worked together many years at MCI and went through some wild times at UST. I'll miss the bike rides and frienship we developed over the years. I can still see his back wheel on our rides through the Black Forest and up on Squaw Pass. I'll always remember him.

Janet Kean

October 2, 2007

Many of us that use to work with Robb at MCI-Colorado Springs heard the news of his passing last Friday. We spent time reminiscing about those times and Robb's zest for life. I am greatly saddened for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your all.

Susan Westlake

October 2, 2007

So sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed working with Robb at DEC-Augusta and remember his verve for life. My heart goes out to his family.

Neil Amalfitano

September 30, 2007

I often share stories about Rob, and the bicycle races and triathalons we seemed to go to just about every weekend in our early twenties. I clearly remember the words "See You Later" written on the back of his bike because no one could keep up with him. He was a good friend and worthy competitor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Fred & Lucy Smith

September 29, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember watching Robb & Allison grow up. Many wonderful memories of when we swam in the pool, had cook outs, dinners on cold winter nights with all the family, attended your graduations, and Robb and Kelley's wedding. You are very much part of my life and we shared you as "our" kids. I share in your pain and sorrow, Kelly,Josh,Nick, Allison, and Rhaeto. We love you so much and you are all in our prayers and thoughts at this time of loss. Know that we will see our loved ones again, which is the best news yet to come. 1Cor.5:1

Debbie McDougall

September 29, 2007

My prays with you always Kel. All my love.

Loren & Evelyn Brown

September 29, 2007

Dear Kelley, Nicky, and Josh, No words can express the heartfelt sorrow we feel for you at this sad time, on losing Robb, your dear husband,friend and father.We can't take away your pain but hope you will get comfort in knowing that you will be in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead, to get you through this. Our deepest sympathy also to Robbs father and sister.You & Robb had a really good life together and have many wonderful memories. Our love, Aunt Evelyn and Uncle Loren

Pete Merritt

September 29, 2007

We were longtime friends, and had many adventures together. I will miss him always.

Althea Giguere

September 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. God Bless.

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