Robert K. Metaxa
February 10, 1949 - April 21, 2013
Obituary
Robert Kyriakos Metaxa died Sunday, April 21 at his home in Deerfield Beach, FL. He was 64.
Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of Alice (Sparber) Metaxa of Aberdeen and the late Harry Metaxa.
Mr. Metaxa served with distinction for thirty-six years with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a Supervisory Investigator in the Miami, FL District Office. He dedicated his career and his life to advocating for equal rights. An avid photographer, Bob also enjoyed wood working, especially refinishing furniture, spending time with his family and friends, helping the Aberdeen High School Class of 1967 with their reunions, and when his children were young he coached them in their various sport activities.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his sister, Margaret A. Mohr and brother-in-law John D. Mohr of Churchville; son Cliffton R. Metaxa and daughter-in-law Amy J. Metaxa of Bristow, VA; daughter Morgan E. Metaxa of Coconut Creek FL;
grandchildren, Julia and Gavin Metaxa; two nephews, James and Robert Marshall; and longtime companion, Linda Watson of Deerfield Beach, FL. In addition to his father he was predeceased by his brother Dean N. Metaxa.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 26 from 6-9pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where funeral services conducted by Rev. Harold Hubble will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 9:00am. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at http://www.michaeljfox.com/.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Fri Apr 26, 2013 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Sat Apr 27, 2013 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat Apr 27, 2013 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Paul W. Ross
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My condolences to Bobby's family and loved ones. I've known Bobby since we were in Cub Scouts together and still remember the day we graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1967. RIP my friend.
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Bruce Chapman
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Sending you off with fond Aloha. Rest in peace my friend.
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Denise Fowler
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My sincere condolences to Bob's family and friends. He was a great guy. I'll always remember Bob as one of the best dancers in the class of 67 at Aberdeen High. Dance on in Heaven my friend. God Bless you!
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Doug Jones
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I knew Bob in HS although he was several yrs older than I. He was a nice guy and everytime I say him in the yrs since high school he was always courteous and kind. A real gentleman. RIP Bob.
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Sauzette Pelton
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My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Metaxa family. Our class owes so much to Bobby for all that he has done to get our Class reunions to the levels of success that they have been-we will surely miss his presence, his dancing and his great photography. Peace to you dear classmate.
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Jim Holwager
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Bobby was a good friend and a natural leader.