Robert John, loving husband of Mary (nee Doran), beloved father of Laura (Rich) Rinehart, Dana (John) Doran, Kristen (Mark) Connolly, and Patricia (Erik) Alberts. Proud grandpa of Ruth and Lucy Stewart, Johnny and Mary Doran, Jack and James Connolly, and Evan, Robbie, and Elana Alberts. Cherished son of the late Harry and Margaret Ball. Dear brother of Kay, the late Eddie Ball, the late Hank (the late Clancy) Ball, the late Mary (the late Bill) O’Brien, fond brother-in-law to the late James (Gladys) Doran and Ellen (Allan) Ryan. A dear uncle to many and a beloved friend to all. Intermittent private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.