Robert Bob Macrina

Robert Bob Macrina, age 78, of Summerfield, FL and Maumee, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by loved ones following a brief illness. Bob was born August 6, 1940 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Italian immigrants Joseph and Grace Macrina. He received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University (class of ‘62) and earned a MS in Engineering from the University of Florida. He spent several decades as an accomplished executive in aerospace design at Pratt & Whitney, Teledyne CAE, Chrome Alloy, and then as a consultant for several aerospace firms before retiring in 1999. In addition to traveling with his wife Eileen and spending time with family and friends in retirement, Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed restoring his prized 1962 Corvette which he owned for more than 50 years. He was actively engaged in politics and known for his candid takes on current affairs. Surviving is his wife of 53 years, Eileen Macrina; brother, George (MaryLou) Macrina; son Craig (Kristen) Macrina; daughters Michele (Michael) Daum and Karen Macrina; grandchildren Katelyn, Marissa, Mason, Cortni, and Callie. Family and friends will be received at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home 501 Conant St., Maumee on Friday, August 10, 2018 from 5:00-8:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Maumee. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com