God Bless Bob Mallalieu

[Robert M Keogler]

Kathy and Kevin Mallalieu,
Boat Racers are all special people. But in reading these posts for Bob, He must have been extra special.
I remember him from the 70's and 80"s when Shawn and I were still racing.

Our condolences to your family,
Barbara & Bob Keogler

[racerchic3z]

Bob was a big part of our family. He was always there to lend a hand. He did so much for us, and the racing community. He was always laughing, or telling a story, and definitely kept people on their toes. He was just a happy guy. I'm really going to miss his laugh and his smile. At least we know Heaven won't be boring! May he rest in peace. Kathy, Kevin, and Family.. please know that we are all here for you during this difficult time. If you need anything, please reach out to your racing family.

Stacy

[aojesus]

What a tremendous loss. Bob's sense of humor and quick wit were an absolute gift. Who else could be announcing a race, watch a CSR flip, and have the spectators convinced that the driver had hit a rare fresh water sea turtle? I will always remember the wind delay at Crystal Lake when Bob did a special dance on the picnic table to Bo Didley. One winter the Fishers Landing Racing Club wanted to enter a boat in the Christmas Parade in Clayton. Bob unknowingly volunteered his runabout that was stored at Scott Reeds. I put "Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays" on it with red & green vinyl lettering along with vinyl candy canes and bells. Bob's face was priceless when Scott ran it at Norwood with all the lettering still on it. I think it stayed that way for a few years and Bob always laughed whenever he saw it and took every opportunity to do a comedy routine about it when he was announcing.
Bob was an outstanding individual and a true friend to boat racing. He will be very deeply missed. Thank you Bob for all the laughs, and conversations.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mallalieu family. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Russ, Annette, Jay, Joey, & Amy Waterson

[Graham 18ce]

Ya, I remember that boat...It was run like that for a few years...
I always loved going to Crystal Lake, one of the few races i got to see Bob each year, always a story to be told, a laugh to be shared.
He will be missed.

Our condolences to everyone.
Graham Fralick

[Bill Huson]

Bob Mallalieu will be missed . . .

I'll always remember his smile and wicked sense of humor. I think the only time I saw referee Bob semi-serious was when he quizzed my son prior to the lad's first race. I say semi-serious because soon as Jeff dashed back to his boat Bob gave me (nervous dad) that smile.

Condolences to the Mallalieu family . . .

The Husons

[sglossner]

Where does one begin........

To my friend..
I will miss you more than words can ever express. To have known and been friends with someone like you made me a better person. To have been able to learn this sport from you helped me to become a better announcer, and I thank you.
To have been able to call your last races was a pleasure even though you still did not finish three laps. I will always remember your smile and laugh and how you made every race a better one. Rest in peace my friend and remember that I love you!! To Kathy, Kevin, and Donna, you have our deepest sympathies and love. You were always there for us...now it's our turn. Call if you need anything.
Scott, Jill and Kaitlyn Glossner

[csh12M]

Condolences

I only met and spoke with Bob a few times as Lock Haven but that was all it took to understand what a genuine and funny person he was.

I will add the Mallalieu family to our prayers this week. I am very sorry for your loss.

Dean Sutherland and family.

[L. Allen]

Deepest sympathies to the Mallalieu's.
You are in our thoughts.

The Allen's

[Dave Young 94-N]

Bob will be missed

Every year when driving to a race I think of the people I look forward to seeing again when we get there. Bob was always one of the first people I thought of seeing him again and the thought would make me smile and feel good inside. We will miss you deeply.

The Young family send their condolences to the Mallalieu's. Rest in Peace!

[Jeff Brewster 59s]

We were so hopeful that Bob would pull through this and we would see his smiling face in the pits once again. I am thinking of you and your family Kevin and I wish I could be with you during this tough time.

[Jody Bentz]

Kevin, The Bentz crew is thinking of you! I am really going to miss Mr. Mallalieu, he could always put a smile on my face! We love you!!! Jody Bentz

[jsilvestri]

I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. My sincerest sympathy to the Mallalieu family.

[Jrzygrl]

Speaking for the entire Fuller Family I want to send our condolences to the entire Mallalieu. We were shocked and very sorry to hear of your loss. We will always remember Bob as one of those special people that made "just hanging in the pits on a Saturday Night" the best place in the world to be. Having him on the mic put the "color" in color commentating. We will all miss him dearly.

Cathy and Kevin our prayers and thoughts are with you.

[Norm Schaub]

Kevin and Cathy...
Our sincerest condolences go out to you at this time of your loss.
Bob was truly a piller in the world of boat racing, and he will be missed
by everyone that knew him.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Schaub family

[Tim Sidor]

Our Thoughts and Prayers

To Cathy , Kevin and the entire Mallalieu family we send our condolences on your loss. Bob was a friend that I always enjoyed talking with and sharing stories about our sport that we all enjoyed together. Bob had a way to make you laugh and could bring out the bright things in life that would put a smile on your face. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Tim & Vicki Sidor