Bob passed peacefully into eternal life on January 18, 2018.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the fifth son of nine children born to John Bernard “J” McIlhinney and Adelene “Dillie” McIlhinney (DeLarso).  At the time of his passing, he was a resident of Doylestown Borough, Pa.

Bob was a man imbued with an innate and strong spirit of fearlessness, optimism, determination and immeasurable energy, which he applied to all of life’s challenges and personal endeavors. 
He remains a role model to all on how to live an exciting, rewarding life of fullness.  Sixty-seven (67) years will never be long enough for those of us who knew and loved him.  We were fortunate to be graced with his “larger than life” presence.  He was a true renaissance man redefined by our modern times.   Bob was a man who wore many hats, and did so with fervor and dedication to the smallest of details regardless of the difficulty of the task at hand.

He was a Master electrician, realtor, builder, screen writer, producer, and an amazing actor. Bob loved to play the game of baseball. He was an excellent shortstop and an avid Phillies fan since early youth. Bob was a lover of all animals, especially his race horses “Lodi”, “Vendetta” and “Crazy Cousin John”. He was a masterful partaker in the “Sport of Kings”.  Bob was a great sportsman who loved small game hunting for pheasant and archery hunting for deer. He was also an outstanding fisherman, though there is some controversy as to who caught the most Yellowtail Snapper while on a fishing excursion with his brothers Jim and Den in the Florida Keys this past March. Bob wished he could have fished more often with his family and friends, and his advice to all was everyone should take the “opportunity of time” while it is still available.  His quick wit, sense of humor, twinkling eyes, and enormous personality will be sadly missed.   Bob graduated from Archbishop Wood High School, Class of 1968, and attended Belmont Abbey College, NC.

Bob fought a valiant battle to reclaim his health against formidable odds.  Always aware and in control, Bob peacefully surrendered his soul to his Almighty Father when he was called Home while surrounded by his loving family. 

Bob was predeceased by his parents and his son, Robert Alexander McIlhinney.  He is survived by his daughter Heather McIlhinney (Jeremy Sanchez), and Grandson Myles Sanchez. Bob is also survived by the love of his life for the past 15 years, Teresa Valdez, and stepsons, Michael Valdez and Christopher Valdez.  Additionally he is survived by siblings Charles T. Sr. , John B. (Linda), Joseph V. (Susan), James F.X. (Maureen), Dennis J. (Linda K.) Deborah Lee Harrison (Peter), Thomas C. (Cindy), Marybeth Hanson (Robert), and numerous relatives including aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bob’s family will receive friends on Thursday Eve, January 25^th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901 and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State St., Doylestown, PA 18901 on Friday, January 26^th  from 9:00am until his Funeral Mass 10:30am.  Interment will follow at Doylestown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the care and shelter of retired racehorses via the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program - www.horseadoption.com/make-a-memorial-donation/  In memory of Bob McIlhinney PO Box 77 Holicong, PA 18928.