Celebrating the life of
Robert C. Alonso
March 01, 1939 - July 05, 2015
Robert C. Alonso, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Savannah, son of Cyril Valentine and Dorothy Sinclair Alonso. He attended Cathedral Day School, Blessed Sacrament and graduated in 1957 from Benedictine Military School. He then joined the United States Marine Corps serving for two years. In 1958, he married Maureen Llewellyn the love of his life and that union produced two children. In his early career he worked from Johns-Manville and later joined Great Dane Trailers retiring after thirty five years of service. He was communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a longtime member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee where he served on the executive committee as finance chairman, adjutant staff and assistant membership chairman. He was a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Irish Heritage Society and a 4th Degree Knight, Knights of Columbus Council 631. He served several years as a commentator on the WSAV coverage of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He was a founding member and past officer of the Catholic War Veterans Lt. General McLaughlin Post 1943 and member of American Legion Post 36. He was an avid sportsman especially marksmanship, a loyal and devoted University of Georgia fan and one of his most memorable adventures was visiting Ireland, not once but twice. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Pamela Alonso.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Maureen Llewellyn Alonso of Savannah; son, Robert C. Alonso, Jr. of Savannah; daughter, Lisa Alonso Sanders and her husband, John R. Sanders, Sr. of Reidsville, GA; five grand dogs, seven grand cats and many close friends
A visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with a Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Joseph Smith Celebrant.
Active pallbearers will be Mark S. “Chip” Helmly, Marlon Garrison, Michael Stephens, Rick Ross, John Reckling, Joe Cetti, Tommy Brunson and Mike Kilpatrick, Sr. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.
Interment will follow in Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
My sincere condolences to the Alonso family in your time of sorrow.
- Michael P. McCarthy, West Palm Beach, FL
We have been a friend of Bobby and his family since his days at the University of Georgia. He has been a loyal friend throughout all of these years. I have always stated that the quality of a person is a direct barometer to the quality of those that raised them. I remember Robert in that he physically built his own house. But I also know that he built a home not just physically, but through love and caring. Both are very impressive. He will be missed by many, but remembered by anyone who he touched. God rest his soul.
- Cheryl, Sydney and Jeff Dean, Boca Raton, Florida
Bob will be missed. He was a great guy and mentored many of us here at Great Dane. He did not forget us after he retired either. Your family is in my prays
- Cindy Kennedy, Richmond Hill, ga
Maureen, My prayers are with you and your family.
- Lette Walsh, Savannah, GA
Mrs Alonso,Captain Bob and Lisa, Our thoughts and prayers be with you during this very difficult time.
- Robert and Susan Doyle, Savannah GA, GA
Maureen, Bobby &Lisa Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert was very special person. Love, Nancy and Rufus
- Nancy & Rufus Taylor, Jacksonville, Fl
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are sorry for your loss.
- The Feltovic Family, Thunderbolt, Ga
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace and comfort.
- Dorothy Rhodes , Savannah,, GA
Dear Maureen and Family, We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Robert.He was a caring individual who was known and respected by many people.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Alonso's passing. As a teen, and classmate of his son, I always enjoyed my visits to his house. He was a man who loved life, loved God, loved his family, and treated others well. You will be missed, Mr. Alonso. I am proud that I had the honor to know you, and wish that I had made it to Savannah more often, with an opportunity to visit & enjoy your company, and that of your family. Godspeed, sir. My prayers go out to Mrs. Maureen Alonso, Bobby, and Lisa. They always treated me as family, and I always thought of all of them i the same way. God bless you all.
- Harvey V. and Katie Morgan, Bay Springs, Ms
Maureen...there will never be another Robert......what wonderful memories we share. The trip to Ireland could never be duplicated! What fun we had! And the pictures we took! He will always be in our hearts.
- Carol and Mike, Savannah, Ga
My sincere condolences to the Alonso family in your time of sorrow.
- Michael P. McCarthy, West Palm Beach, FL
We have been a friend of Bobby and his family since his days at the University of Georgia. He has been a loyal friend throughout all of these years. I have always stated that the quality of a person is a direct barometer to the quality of those that raised them. I remember Robert in that he physically built his own house. But I also know that he built a home not just physically, but through love and caring. Both are very impressive. He will be missed by many, but remembered by anyone who he touched. God rest his soul.
- Cheryl, Sydney and Jeff Dean, Boca Raton, Florida
Bob will be missed. He was a great guy and mentored many of us here at Great Dane. He did not forget us after he retired either. Your family is in my prays
- Cindy Kennedy, Richmond Hill, ga
Maureen, My prayers are with you and your family.
- Lette Walsh, Savannah, GA
Mrs Alonso,Captain Bob and Lisa, Our thoughts and prayers be with you during this very difficult time.
- Robert and Susan Doyle, Savannah GA, GA
Maureen, Bobby &Lisa Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Robert was very special person. Love, Nancy and Rufus
- Nancy & Rufus Taylor, Jacksonville, Fl
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are sorry for your loss.
- The Feltovic Family, Thunderbolt, Ga
My deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace and comfort.
- Dorothy Rhodes , Savannah,, GA
Dear Maureen and Family, We send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Robert.He was a caring individual who was known and respected by many people.You will be in our thoughts and prayers going forward.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Alonso's passing. As a teen, and classmate of his son, I always enjoyed my visits to his house. He was a man who loved life, loved God, loved his family, and treated others well. You will be missed, Mr. Alonso. I am proud that I had the honor to know you, and wish that I had made it to Savannah more often, with an opportunity to visit & enjoy your company, and that of your family. Godspeed, sir. My prayers go out to Mrs. Maureen Alonso, Bobby, and Lisa. They always treated me as family, and I always thought of all of them i the same way. God bless you all.
- Harvey V. and Katie Morgan, Bay Springs, Ms
Maureen...there will never be another Robert......what wonderful memories we share. The trip to Ireland could never be duplicated! What fun we had! And the pictures we took! He will always be in our hearts.
- Carol and Mike, Savannah, Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
