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Obituary: Robert "Bob" Irish

Obituary: Robert "Bob" Irish

Robert Edgar Irish, 68 years old passed away June 14, 2021 in Hood River, Oregon. He was born in Portland Oregon on November 8, 1952 to parents George and Virginia (Brunell) Irish. The family moved to New Jersey in 1967 where he graduated Ramsey high school in 1971.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1972 and toured in Spain and Turkey as an aircraft mechanic. After his honorable discharge in 1976 he went on to become an ASE certified auto mechanic specializing in automatic transmissions. Later on in life He studied IT at Portland Community college and Portland State University.

Bob loved motorcycles and bought his first Harley while serving overseas. He was also a huge Denver Broncos fan, an avid movie buff and loved to cook. He will be missed by close family members and friends alike.

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