Robert Pasquale, (known to all as "Bob"), of Bay Point, died on May 30 at age 68.

He leaves his wife, Dee; his daughter, Lynne Sforza, her husband Frank and their two sons Andrew and Joey; his daughter, Lisa Merz, her husband Shane and their two daughters McKenna and Lucca; his sisters, Lorraine Carlin and Carole Tucker; his brother, Jim Pasquale; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was born in Detroit, Mich., and graduated from the University of Detroit with a degree in finance. He was a retired businessman who lived life enthusiastically, with a positive attitude. He was helpful and kind, a hard worker skillful at solving problems and fixing things - whether a computer, boat motor or washing machine, or building pergolas. He was a boater, an avid tennis player and a not-so-avid golfer. He had fun with his dogs, motorcycles and traveling. Above all, he loved his family and friends. He died of acute leukemia. The family suggests donations in Bob's memory be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605. Donations can also be made online at lls.org.

On Saturday, June 9, a celebration of Bob's life will be at Wilson Funeral Home, 214 Airport Road, Panama City. Visitation is 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service in the funeral home's chapel.

"What the caterpillar perceives as the end, to the butterfly is just the beginning."