In Memory
Robert Benjamin Allahand of Holland passed away on March 29, 2024. He was 79 years old.
Bob was born on January 3, 1945, in Philadelphia to the late Benjamin and Anna Allahand. After moving to Trevose and graduating from Bensalem High School, Class of 1962. Bob then served proudly in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on August 8, 1967.
He then began his 46-year career at Betz Laboratories, while achieving his B.S. in Chemistry at St. Joesph’s University, Class of 1976. It is at Betz where he met his beloved wife, Lynn. They were married for over 44 years and had two children.
As a dedicated father, Bob supported his children in all life’s endeavors. As a grandfather (Pop), he was involved in all aspects of his grandchildren’s lives. He loved watching them play sports and even taught all six how to fish which was his favorite hobby. His grandchildren were very special to him.
Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 ½ years, Lynn S. (Brown) Allahand. He will be deeply missed by his loving children Thomas (Danielle) Allahand and Rebecca (John) Shust as well as his six grandchildren – Courtney, Kaitlyn, Justin, Emily, Ashley, and Allyson. Bob is also survived by his sister Patricia Allahand and brother John (Marilyn) Allahand. Bob was also preceded in death by his brother, James R. Allahand.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 6 to 8PM at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, P.C., 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by his service at 8PM. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Posted online on March 30, 2024
Published in Bucks County Courier Times, The Intelligencer
Clara Eggert (Eckelmeyer) (1962)
I was saddened to see of Bob's passing. He was so much fun at our 50th reunion. He was such a great guy. He will be missed by all that knew him. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family.
David Clee (1964)
Sad news with Bob passing, I grew up knowing Bob and respected him ,I watched him play football for the owls he was a good linemen and underage for that position have not seen him in a long time , Last time when i did see him he had not changed much but he always had a great smile another good guy gone R. I.P Bob
Carl Finsel (Finsel) (1963)
I remember Bob from playing baseball with him at Hilltop. We also ran around together for a couple years. Have not seen him since. Bob was a happy go lucky type of guy that always had a smile on his face as well as bringing one to yours. He was a great guy.
George Stockman (1961)
I knew Bob mostly from football. I got a lot of rides home from BHS with Bob and His dad. Bob and Norm Hood would lift weights with me in my celler sometimes -- they were a lot of fun back then. I was busy with college and work and pinching pennies, while those two had jobs and were buying bowling balls and rifles and having fun in their free time. Bob was proud of his work at Betz and succeeding in college-- all these years I thought he had gone to Drexel and now find out it was St Joes! I remember Bob was proud to tell me how well he did in calculus. I didn't see him much after I left the area, but we did have dinner on the road a couple times in the last 25 years arranged by classmate Dave Jonik. Bob was into soccer with his kids. My regrets to the family and those kids. Nice to see others I knew from Trevose on here -- hope our turn doesn't come too soon or too bad. RIP Bob.