Sad News

[Tracy87BB]

I received the following from Bob Finan this afternoon.

"It is with deep regret I inform the Riverhead Raceway community that Sunoco Race Fuels distributor Fred Bobb passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 9th, 2008 at the age of 50. His family is in the process of making arrangements this afternoon at a funeral home in the Merrick area."

I expect to have the arrangements this afternoon, and I will post them here as soon as I have them.

My condolences go out to Fred's family (including Charlie, whether he was "blood" family or not), his friends, and all of those touched by him.

I have known Fred since I was 12 and my neighbor sold gas at Westhampton for Fred. I will miss him incredibly, as I'm sure many others will. However, I realize that I am lucky just for having had the chance to know him. Godspeed, Fred. We will miss you.

[intense1]

This is terrible news.
From all of us here at Mountain Speedway, we send our sympathies to Fred's family.

[Wheel Racing]

What a shame! Fred was such a nice guy and a "must see" every week even when we weren't racing. Condolences to the family

[Fkraft99]

Cant believe it. Fred was one of the few great people at riverhead raceway. You almost didnt mind paying Fred $10 a gallon. Cause you knew it was going to come with a a laugh. He will be dearly missed.

[RacinRob]

wow im shocked...god bless...and rest in peace

[Tracy87BB]

Arrangements are as follows:

Viewing:
N. F. Walker Funeral Home
2039 Merrick Avenue, Merrick
(516) 378-0303

Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th
2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

Mass:
Cure of Ars Church
2323 Merrick Avenue, Merrick

Saturday, December 13th
10:30 a.m.

[The Bullfather]

Godspeed!!

[CRog00]

Godspeed Fred!

[racertoms27]

I'm in total shock! My condolences to Freds family.

[outlawfab]

godspeed fred and condolences to his family. you will be missed.

[JBonsignore]

I send my condolences to Fred's entire family, this is a HUGE loss to racing and Riverhead Raceway, it was always a pleasure seeing Fred each week, as he always made you laugh!


- Justin Bonsignore

[maestri fan 1]

WOW..... My regards to Fred and his family. R.I.P. You are in my prayers.

[lmcrew68]

We are very saddened to hear of Fred's passing. We will always remember him for his support and his great sense of humor. We will miss him so very much! God Bless you Freddie and our prayers are with his family

Late Model 68 team

[Gravel]

May God take you in his arms and His love comfort your family. You will be missed, Fred.

Mike "Gravel" Buksa & Family

[2THEFRONT]

Fred was a staple at the track every saturday night. He was one of the few people in the pits you would look foward to see every time out on saturday. Many of us racers would not be able to race without him. It will not be the same getting gas without Fred present. Our condolences to his family. Adam Wheeler Modified #20 race team.

[Turbo]

Fred will definately be missed at the track next year and I would like to toast one time for him. :cheers: Our condolensces to his entire family and his memory live on.

- Turbush Racing
8, 81, 88

[Duke22]

Fred always knew how to treat his customers. I knew every week for 5 minutes there would be Rangers vs Devils banter and a joke. A big loss. God bless his family.

Bill Batsche Jr.

[DriveitinDeep]

Fred was one of those rare people who always had a smile on his face no matter what. He is now up there with a lot of good people. Take care my friend. You will be missed. Rest in peace

Roger Oxee and the whole LM39 team.

[TheVinylAnswer]

We are very sorry to hear this sad news.. Condolances to his family and friends at this very tough time on behalf of us as well as Tom Tillotson and family.

[Rubbin&Racin]

Our deepest condolences to Fred's Family from Andy & Jo, Lokkeberg Racing! Fred was such a sweet man, always a smile and always so pleasant when ya went to get Gas and he treated everyone with so much respect and always a smile. Riverhead and all the Drivers and Crew will miss Mr. Sunoco...Rest in Peace Fred.
Love,
Andy & Jo
LM #84

[rydogg97]

our deepest condolences to freds family.

[vsmidge68]

We are very sad to hear of Freds passing. He will be missed for certain. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Fred's family. God speed, Fred

Frank & Vicki Curtis

[Tommyj16]

:(Sad to see Fred is gone he will be missed

[John Cozza]

The Cozza Race team sends their deepest sympathy to Fred's family. Fred always shared photos of his daughter with John over the years. It was nice to see his son working with him this past year.

Sometimes life can be way too short and in Fred's case it was.
Godspeed Fred...you will be missed by many.

John, Janet, and Emily Cozza
#59 Race team

[spabler]

There are few people in this world you can call a true friend, Fred you were one of mine god bless you bro and thanks for being that friend.
Paul Beutler

[jemalfano]

Godspeed Fred. You will be dearly missed.

Kenny & Julie Alfano

[debbie33]

We are truly saddened by Fred's passing. He was a great person always had a smile on his face. Racing has lost a great person. God speed Fred Bob!!!

[CheckerWon]

Fred will be missed ... A truly kind person...Godspeed ....Artie and Family

[Lad3der]

godspeed fred you'll truly be missed

[nascar071]

Based on the large crowd at Freds Funeral the man touched many people in his short life. Sometimes we go through this life and we dont take the time to thank those around us. Fred was a perfect example of someone who would. I remember picking up fuel last year and he was actually apoligetic for having to raise his prices. He understood that we do this for fun and every penny counted. Then he took the time to ask how I was doing and if I would be able to race more often. It wasnt small talk , he really cared. As we go through this Holiday season lets take the time to be thankful for what we have, and who are friends and family are, it can be gone in an instant. I know we all have a little Fred Bobb in all of us, and who wouldn't want that.

[mcmmotorsports]

My condolences to Fred's family. He was a huge part of my life when I ran Riverhead. I can still see him wanting to talk to me about Bose stereo equipment when all I wanted was my 5 gals so I can get ready for practice. Boy I am sure glad I took the extra 5 minutes with him each Saturday to give him the same great customer service that he always gave to me. A terrible loss but I am sure he is with a lot of friends.

Godspeed