On Monday, March 6^th, 2023, Robert B. Irving Sr. of Holiday, FL passed away suddenly at the age of 61. Robert was a loving husband to Nancy Irving for 30 wonderful years, and a dedicated father to his daughter Elizabeth Irving, son Robert B. Irving Jr., and son-in-law Robbie Anderson.

Robert was born on December 14^th, 1961, in New York to Elizabeth (Betty) Irving and Leo Irving. He leaves behind his sister, Elizabeth Postiglione and brother-in-law John Postiglione, as well as his niece and nephew Kristen and Johnathan Postiglione.

He leaves behind his sisters-in-law, Ellie Stackpole, Mary Moody, and Carol Woodworth, as well as his brothers-in-law Ray Stackpole, Dave Moody, and Larry Woodworth. In addition, his nieces and nephew: Ashley Woodworth, Chelsea O’Leary, and Jeff Stackpole.

Robert graduated from Syracuse University with his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, and went on to earn his Master’s Degree in industrial psychology at California State University, Long Beach. He was a part of Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) at his time at UCLA. He would go on to work in many aspects of HR and Industrial Psychology while living in California. Upon moving to Florida, he became a self-employed real estate investor, which he did for the rest of his life.

Robert left a mark everywhere he went and touched the lives of so many. He was a huge supporter of the local music scene in the areas of St. Petersburg and Daytona/Flagler Beach. You could always find him in the front row, which is where his nickname, “Front Row Bob”, was coined. He lived life with such passion and devotion, it was evident in the way he went all in whether it was his hobbies, businesses, family, friends, and his love for music.

He will be so missed by his family and friends, and his memory will live on with us every day. Fare you well, fare you well – I love you more than words can tell. May the four winds blow you safely home.