steven Selbst

Such sad news.  Bobby lived around the corner from us growing up, and we shared many good times even years before Central.  I just looked at an old photo of him and I was reminded of his innocent grin!  Like my brother Rich, Bobby also took me to my first Eagles game and that day I became a life-long fan.  I also had some unforgetable evenings at Connie Mack Stadium with B, his father Ralph, and our group of excited kids.  It was a treat to run into him at Phillies games years later.  As others have noted, Bobby always had that smile, a sarcastic comment or joke, and often a humorous story about his favorite math teacher, Mr Kravitz. 

 Bobby was so genuine, calm and unassuming.  Rick Cohen reminded me of our video of B, when he was given a 3 inch trophy and 'inducted into the Churchlot Hall of Fame'.  You can read his lips while he joked, "This is the happiest moment of my life".  In the program of our 25 year Leeds Junior High reunion, Bobby even listed that moment as one of his life highlights (along with his family and career!).  His humor was unique. 

I loved the guy.  He was a gem.