On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences.  The Brothers will say a Mass in his memory.

Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director

Bobby we went from Kindergarden thru 6th grade remained friends to the end miss you man.

I'm 15 again and taking my pink and black transistor radio with me everywhere so I can listen to Bobby Reno.  I'm at Pontchartrain Beach watching his band play.  New Orleans has lost one of its great characters. My thoughts are with his family.

Bobby was an Icon of Local Radio stations for over 50 years and a really good musician. I will really miss hearing his radio show 3-7pm. Farewell Friend!

I first heard Bobby on the air when I was 10-years-old never knowing that years later I would end up marrying his daughter.  Bobby was always fun to be around.  He loved to visit often to see his grand- and later his great-grandkids, not to mention getting to sample his daughter's cooking.  The whole family will miss him until we see him again when the Lord comes to eventually bring us all home to be together again.

Bobby you were a great friend and I enjoyed our conversations over the years. I remember like it was yesterday when I first met you in 1970.You were always a class act. I know you are at peace in the arms of our loving God and that one day I will see you again. Rest in peace.

"Met, 'conducted business', and socialized with "Bobby" activley between '74 and '76 during his 'reign' at WNOE-FM..........He had his moods, his 'favorites', his 'adversaries' (real and imagined), his conquests/glories/disappointments, and his 'dreams'.......but, with it all, he loved his chosen career, he loved his audience, and he loved his CITY..........It was an experience  and over-all, a pleasure, to having known  and 'learned' from him.....Bobby, give our regards to all our "Crescent City" boys when you get settled in......Maybe I'll earn the privilege of touching base in the future........Hey la bas"

Devastating to hear this. Bobby has been a friend since the 60's. He always called me Stemps. We will all miss you and hearing you spin those records. May you rest in God's arms.

I first met Bobby Reno while attending Joe Costello's broadcasting school, Broadcasting Institute of America, which was at the WRNO studios in Algiers back then.  Bobby had just left WTIX and was CO-PD along with Kirk Wood for 'RNO.  This was back in May-July 1969.  I used to listen to him on WTIX and it was finally nice to meet him in person.  We became friends and crossed paths again at WNOE.  He was PD of FM, & I worked on the AM.  He was a very dedicated professional.  He loved what he did and it showed on the air.  Bobby, you will be missed but your memories will always exist.  RIP.

Bobby you will always be in our hearts and we will miss you. You were a great coworker and friend. You always knew how to make us laugh. Rip and we will see you again

Bobby you will always be in our hearts and we will miss you! You were an awesome coworker and a great friend. You always knew how to make us laugh. Rip and see you again someday!

Be at peace my old friend. Maybe in the future we will play muisic together in Heaven.

 
I sent Bobby a message via Facebook awhile back and told him that one afternoon I had WTIX on and hearing him was like going back in time.I felt like I was 15 again.He was every bit as good today on air as he ever was 47 years ago. 

There were only two songs I've heard by him and one is Soul Train with the Heavyweights and that man was sure talented.He chose radio ,but he could have had a career as a singer and people could have been spinning his vinyl.That cover of Soul Train was better than the original.Look it up on youtube.

He will be missed and I couldn't listen to TIX anymore ,because that slot he had in the afternoon as far as I'm concerned will always belong to him.There is only one Bobaloo.He used to call himself that at WRNO. He is truely a Legend.

Death is not a pleasant thing to ponder ,but our life here on earth is shorter than we'd like to think,so hold your loved ones tight and tell them every day you love them.
He is truely a radio Legend.

R.I.P. Bobby !

The radio world lost a very good man.  My prayers go out to his family.  My you rest in peace brother.

Bobby, you will be deeply missed..I will always love and miss you, I have a void  and a hole in my heart now but, the most wonderful thing is the part of you that I will always have, our son, thank you Bobby!! Rest in Peace sweet Rhent! I know your previous voice is singing in the heavenly Choirs of angels...all my love until we meet again your Vonch!!

Bobby was such a funny guy, I remember spending time at Aunt Nora's  camp. Riding on that party barge was kicks.  Will miss you cousin.

sorry for your loss prayer for the family

Earlier this week we lost one of the most comfortable voices in New Orleans radio.  Bobby Reno left us as a result of illness.  Bobby and I had been competitors in the FM wars of the 70's and 80's.  I ended up working for him at WNOE-FM for a number of years until the station went Country and he left.  He was easy to work for because he lead by example, so as long as you put out a professionally crafted product you rarely heard from him.  Let me say that these were interesting times and the music was as good as it got in this city.  Bobby started out in Top-40 radio as many of us had, traveling for short stints here and there always returning to the comfort zone that is New Orleans until he was lost to us this week.  Bobby also had a shot at a singing and recording career.  Bobby Reno chose radio in the end and, by example, taught many of us what a Pro should sound like.

I was a teenager when I started listening to WRNO and that is when I first heard of Bobby Reno.I extend my sympathy to his family.I know he will be missed.R.I.P. Bobby.

For over 50 years we shared that same love of radio. We couldn't get it out of our systems.Bobby was a legend. I'll miss hearing him and I will miss his friendship.

Dad, before you died, one of the last things you said to me was that you were sorry you were such a burden in needing us to care for you while you were bedridden.  I just wanted you to know that caring for you and your needs was the greatest pleasure any daughter could ask for.  I miss you already.  You gave me the gift of your sense of humor and to always look for the good in all things no matter how bleak it seemed at the time.  You taught me to see the good in all things and to ignore the negative.

Bobby was a Icon of New Orleans Radio Broadcasting. He along with Keith Rush is part of elite group that has over 50 years of Radio Broadcasting here. Bobby loved playing  music with his 2 bands Bobby & the Inferno's  and the Heavyweights in the early 60's -early 70's. He gave his all to his radio audience even in his last taped radio shows 2 weeks ago. We will sadly miss you Bobby.

CONDOLENCES TO BOBBY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND A GOOD HUMAN BEING. HE WAS AMAZINGLY TALENTED AND HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY HIS FAMILY, FANS AND FRIENDS. REST IN PEACE,BOBBY. YOUR FRIEND,JACK DEE

Should be a cigarette lighter.....for the honor of all the music you entertained me with throughout the years.....

OBITUARY

Robert August Guarino

January 25, 1944 – October 10, 2016

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

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