Robert McClister Sr.
May 30, 1943 –
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” McClister Sr., who left us on Sept. 23, 2023. Bob was born in Woodbury, New Jersey, on May 30, 1943, to his late mother and father, William and Eleanor McClister, and lived a life filled with humor and charm. He was well-known and beloved for his witty personality, often leaving a room filled with laughter and smiles.
Bob’s passions were as unique as his character. He found joy in driving, watching old westerns and testing others with his trivia questions. His love for music was deeply ingrained in him, with a playlist often featuring Queen, The Eagles, Rod Stewart and old country music. His favored teams in the world of sports were the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. Bob truly enjoyed his meals, particularly his favorite foods, scrapple and SPAM.
Bob’s love for his family was ceaseless. He is survived by his wife, Donna McClister. His legacy will continue to live on through his children, Barbara Pappillion, Robert McClister Jr., Blaine McClister, Joey McClister and Jesse McClister. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Va-Lynn Demery (Rocky); his brother, Billy McClister (Suzanne); along with seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. His loss will be felt deeply by both his family and all those who came to know and love him.
Bob was a man of humor, warmth and love, and his embrace of life will be sorely missed. His memories will be cherished, his wisdom will continue to guide us and his laughter will forever echo in our hearts. We are better for having had him in our lives, and he will be deeply missed.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at the Ruskin Eagles on Nov. 21, 2023.
Bob’s passions were as unique as his character. He found joy in driving, watching old westerns and testing others with his trivia questions. His love for music was deeply ingrained in him, with a playlist often featuring Queen, The Eagles, Rod Stewart and old country music. His favored teams in the world of sports were the Philadelphia Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. Bob truly enjoyed his meals, particularly his favorite foods, scrapple and SPAM.
Bob’s love for his family was ceaseless. He is survived by his wife, Donna McClister. His legacy will continue to live on through his children, Barbara Pappillion, Robert McClister Jr., Blaine McClister, Joey McClister and Jesse McClister. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Va-Lynn Demery (Rocky); his brother, Billy McClister (Suzanne); along with seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. His loss will be felt deeply by both his family and all those who came to know and love him.
Bob was a man of humor, warmth and love, and his embrace of life will be sorely missed. His memories will be cherished, his wisdom will continue to guide us and his laughter will forever echo in our hearts. We are better for having had him in our lives, and he will be deeply missed.
A Celebration Of Life will be held at the Ruskin Eagles on Nov. 21, 2023.