Robert
Robert Cole
d. January 10, 2013
Mr. Robert W. Cole, 72, of Frederick, MD passed away January 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine Cole for 54 years.
Born on September 30, 1940 in Rathbone, NY he was the son of the late Robert William and Arlene Costley Cole.
Bob was a cable TV industry pioneer. Bob first became involved with cable TV as a system technician with Corning Communication Television, which followed his discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1961. From 1962 to 1980 he worked for two major cable TV companies where he held the title of Vice President. For the next 20 years he headed Frederick Cablevision.
Outside of the cable industry, Bob could be found playing pickup basketball, on a ball field, or playing golf. Bob coached basketball and little league baseball. In his retirement he developed the RT&3L Farm and considered himself a "gentleman farmer." RT&3L Farm specializes in the breading and showing of Appaloosa horses.
Bob enjoyed vacationing with his extended family; the Disney Cruise Line was always a favorite. Bob taught his grandchildren the values that made him a success - work ethic, the value of family, kindness, and generosity.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Lorrie (Keith) O'Brien, Lisa (Scott) Dimmick, Tim (Lisa) Cole, and grandchildren Hannah O'Brien, Ava and Ella Dimmick, Abigayle, Alexis, and Timmy Cole.
He is preceded in death by brother William Cole and grandson Kevin O'Brien.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick this Tuesday, January 15, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM; a service will follow at 8:00 PM. Rev. Tim May will officiate.
Interment will be private.
Born on September 30, 1940 in Rathbone, NY he was the son of the late Robert William and Arlene Costley Cole.
Bob was a cable TV industry pioneer. Bob first became involved with cable TV as a system technician with Corning Communication Television, which followed his discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 1961. From 1962 to 1980 he worked for two major cable TV companies where he held the title of Vice President. For the next 20 years he headed Frederick Cablevision.
Outside of the cable industry, Bob could be found playing pickup basketball, on a ball field, or playing golf. Bob coached basketball and little league baseball. In his retirement he developed the RT&3L Farm and considered himself a "gentleman farmer." RT&3L Farm specializes in the breading and showing of Appaloosa horses.
Bob enjoyed vacationing with his extended family; the Disney Cruise Line was always a favorite. Bob taught his grandchildren the values that made him a success - work ethic, the value of family, kindness, and generosity.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Lorrie (Keith) O'Brien, Lisa (Scott) Dimmick, Tim (Lisa) Cole, and grandchildren Hannah O'Brien, Ava and Ella Dimmick, Abigayle, Alexis, and Timmy Cole.
He is preceded in death by brother William Cole and grandson Kevin O'Brien.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick this Tuesday, January 15, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM; a service will follow at 8:00 PM. Rev. Tim May will officiate.
Interment will be private.
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