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3913.0. "Very Sad News - Rob Peck" by WJG::GUINEAU () Mon Jul 09 1990 15:32

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From: chesnutt@adobe.com (Stan Chesnutt)
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Subject: Tragic News about Rob Peck
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(I am posting this for Doug Merritt, who is temporarily not connected to
 the network -- stan chesnutt)

It is with deep regret and great sadness that I relate that Rob Peck passed
away on July 3, 1990.

Everyone who has had the good fortune to have met Rob, will understand
when I say that words cannot express the tragic loss it is to the world
to lose this kind, wise and gentle man. He was truly unique, and in
addition to the personal brightness and warmth that he brought to us all,
his many contributions to the Amiga community will be long remembered. He
truly made the world a better place.

I will deeply miss him.

We love you, Rob.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 7, 1990
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Los Gatos.
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Doug Merritt        apple!xdos!doug        408-370-7875
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Just thought I'd share one, of many, happy "tidbits" that were discussed after
the services for Rob Peck on July 7, 1990:

Rob and Andrea were the FIRST computer-matched date resulting in marriage;
22 years ago!  The publicity was world-wide.


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Subject: Robert A. Peck:  1946 - 1990
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				Robert A. Peck
				 1946 - 1990

	I attended his funeral Saturday morning.  There were about 25 people
present, including -=RJ Mical=-, Jay Miner, Nancy Rains, Rick Unland, Thad
Floryan, Chad Netzer, Arthur Peck (his brother), and his wife Andrea.  Rob and
Andrea had no children.

	It was a Catholic service at St. Mary's church in Los Gatos, followed
by his entombment at (I think) Los Gatos Memorial Park.

	Rob had been suffering from cancer for some time.  Doctors said it had
gone into remission.  After returning from a trip, he was feeling unwell,
and it was initially diagnosed as some tropical virus.  However, after CAT
scans, they found tumors everywhere.  The doctors told him he had anywhere
from two weeks to two months to live.  Three days later, on July 3rd, he died.
He was heavily drugged, and he died peacefully.  His wife was with him.

	Following the formal services, there was a luncheon held at the
California Cafe in Old Town Los Gatos, where memories were shared and toasts
were raised.  The people at our table (-=RJ=-, Rick, Nancy Rains, Cheryl
Gibbons) started to joke heavily, and by the end of the afternoon, everyone
was in good spirits.  -=RJ=- delivered a wonderful toast to the memory of Rob,
about how doing good things for others adds up and returns to you.  Rob did many
good things.  He will be missed.  He will be remembered fondly.

	Rest in peace.

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	People wishing to express their condolences may send mail to:

	Andrea Peck
	24323 Mt. Charlie Road
	Los Gatos, CA   95030
	
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