Robert Victor "Bob" Mason

Robert Victor “Bob” Mason, Age 79 

Born August 3, 1943 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, Bob passed away peacefully at Tripoint Medical Center on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022 in Painesville, Ohio. He was the son of the late Robert Paul and Marion Marguerite (Vidmar) Mason. 

Bob attended Riverside High School and was an Airman First Class in the United States Air Force until 1964.  After leaving the Air Force, Bob became an avid “stock” car driver, motorcycle and classic car enthusiast, and enjoyed flea markets.  In addition, Bob was a very well-known and skilled auto mechanic, who owned Mason Auto Service in Painesville for more than 40 years.  Bob was admired and respected by so many and his passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts. 

Survived by his daughter, Cheryl Ann (Jeffrey) Haak, his son, John Robert Molyneux, grandsons Seth, David, Jeffrey and Elijah, great grandchildren David James, Kaylee, Amelia and Nora, sisters Beatrice L. “Betty” (John) Ishmael, and Freda R. Mason, brothers Arthur F. Mason and Frederick W. (Nancy ) Mason, several nieces and nephews and his beloved companion, his Shih Tzu, Charlene. 

Bob was preceded in death by his Father Robert, Mother Marion, and a sister, Mary L. Capretta. 

Pursuant to Bob's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2023 when everyone who loved Bob will be able to attend.  Please check back at Blessingcremation.com/obituaries for additional details on the Celebration of Life as they become available. Arrangements entrusted to Blessing Cremation Center, 9340 Pinecone Dr., Mentor, Ohio.   

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to either The American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Fellowship Hall 8125 Mentor Avenue from 4-7 p.m. a lite meal and beverages will be served.

Family and friends will be asked to share a story or a fond memory of Bob.