He married Nadine Fitzgerald, whom he met in 4th grade, in 1952. Bob coached Little League baseball in Temple City, CA from 1954 until 1964, and Pop Warner Football from 1960-1963.
In 1966, Bob and the family moved to San Diego, where Bob joined both the San Diego County Baseball Umpires Association and the San Diego County Football Officials Association. Bob coached Grossmont Pop Warner in 1973 and 1974, and he coached at Singing Hills Little League in 1976 and 1977.
From 1970 to 1983, he was on the NCAA list of baseball umpires. He worked many San Diego State Aztec games over that time, as well as high school and youth leagues. He served as President of the SDCBUA from 1978 to 1980, and in 1995, served as the Association's Secretary. In 1979, Bob worked Major League Spring
Training games in Mesa, Arizona. He continued to umpire baseball until 1996.
He officiated football with the SDCFOA from 1966 until 1994, a 29 year career. He officiated many CIF Finals, including Marcus Allen's breakout game for Lincoln in 1977.
In 1985, Bob joined the chain crew for the San Diego Chargers. He was in charge of the down marker for 23 years, including 3 Super Bowls, and was the Chain Crew Captain for his last 10 years.
Bob was also very active with the San Diego Open golf tournament, starting as a Marshall in 1969. He became the hole captain at
the 18th hole the next year, and Director of Marshalls in 1980. He worked for the tournament for 45 years.
Bob's beloved wife of 72 years, Nadine, passed in 2024. Bob has 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
