Robert Stephen Aldrich

Robert S. Aldrich, age 73, was called home to be with our Lord on July 31, 2022. Robert passed away peacefully in his home in Tampa, Florida, where he was a resident for almost 60 years. He was born November 7, 1948, in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama, to the late Ross and Lillian Aldrich.

At 15 years old, Robert, along with his parents and sister, Jacqueline Aldrich, moved to Tampa, Florida, to begin their new life in the United States of America. Shortly after moving to Tampa, Robert attended Chamberlain High School, where he met and fell in love with his high school sweetheart, Pamela Jean Aldrich. Robert and Pamela were married on November 14, 1967, and their family began to grow not long after.

They had three children, a daughter, Bobbi Jean, and two sons, Kevin Alick and Christopher Shane. Bobbi married Robert Frantzen and had four grandchildren: Gavin Frantzen; Fiji Moyer, married to Octavien Moyer; Niah Frantzen; and Keely Frantzen. Kevin married Jennifer Brinton Aldrich and had two granddaughters, Lillian Aldrich and Francesca Aldrich. Christopher married Candace QuesadaAldrich and had a grandson, Oliver Aldrich.

Robert was truly loved and cherished by his ever-growing family. He will be dearly missed not only by his family but also by the many friends and relatives that were touched by his presence. Robert was known as a Christian and is currently lying in the arms of our Lord and Savior.