Age 80
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend.
Robert Eugene Mason, age 80, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at home after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Sally Meadowcroft Mason, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA on March 28, 1936, He was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Brown Mason.
Bob graduated Kennett Consolidated School in 1954. He took pride in attending all of his class reunions. He maintained a lot of those friendships throughout the years. He attended Kings College, in Scranton, PA.
Bob was a well-known member of the Kennett Square community. He worked in the automobile business for 53 years. At age 14 he started washing cars for his Dads business; Mason Chevrolet-Oldsmobile on State Street in Kennett. He became a salesman when he returned from College. Bob worked for 2 other owners, retiring from Bill Luke Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in 1999. He always drove a Chevrolet or an Oldsmobile.
Bob enjoyed playing golf at the Kennett Square Golf and Country club where he was a Emeritus member. He was a past member of the Board of Directors, The mens Golf Committee and the F.R.O.GS. (Friendly Retired Old Golfers). He also was very instrumental in setting up the PRO AM tournament to raise money for the Diabetes Association and the Folds of Honor.He was also a lifelong member of the Oldsmobile Association. Bob could usually be found at The Club playing golf or playing gin rummy with his many friends in the 19th hole.
He also enjoyed, cruising, visiting Maui, being with his family and friends, reading, dancing, and watching all of the Philadelphia sports teams: Eagles, Phillies and Flyers.
Son, Brother, Father, Pop-Pop, Husband, Lover and Friend These are just some of the words that describe Bob. Some others words are Trustworthy, Honest, a true Friend, Loyal and an all-around good guy.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 2 sons, Thomas and Robert (Lori) Mason; 2 daughters, Robin Ciorrocco (Michael) and Deborah Mundy; by grandchildren, Carrie, Kelly, Anthony Ciorrocco, Christina DAlessio (Andrew), Jennifer, Michael, and Wendy Mason; also Amanda and Sarah Mason; great-grandchildren, Trista and Logan Mason. Bob was predeceased by 1 sister, Jo Ann Mason.
Thank you to his many friends, neighbors and family members for your thoughts and prayers, cards and visits. We appreciated every one. We would also like to thank the Bayada Home Care and Jenners Pond Preston Unit for the Care and concern they showed to us during this trying time.
You are invited to visit with Bobs family and friends from, 6:00 to 8:00 Friday evening, December 2, 2016 and again from 10:00 to 11:00 on Saturday morning, December 3, 2016, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. His funeral service will follow at 11:00. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square, PA.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380 or the Jenners Pond Benevolent Fund, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390
To send online condolences, please visit www.griecocares.com
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Neighborhood Hospice 795 E. Marshall Street
Suite 204
West Chester, PA 19380
The Jenner's Pond Benevolent Fund 2000 Greenbriar Lane
West Grove, PA 19390
Services Viewing December 2, 2016 6:00-8:00
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
250 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA
Viewing December 3, 2016 10:00-11:00
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
250 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA
Funeral Service December 3, 2016 11:00
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
250 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA
Burial December 3, 2016
Union Hill Cemetery
Route 82
Kennett Square, PA
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