Robert Frederick McNally's Obituary
Robert Frederick McNally, known simply as “Fred” to his many friends and loved ones, has passed peacefully at age 74, from severe congestive heart failure after a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara R. McNally; two sons M. Keith McNally (Melissa I.) and Matthew McNally (Ginger Knight); a granddaughter, Spencer Shannon; brother-in-law Michael Rich (Anne Quigley); two nieces, Kelsey Rich and Jennifer Rich; an uncle, Ted Lieland; and his loyal Doberman companion, Romeo.
Fred was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 24, 1944 to Robert Wright McNally and Ethel Hammell McNally, both deceased. A lifelong entrepreneur, Fred began his sales career in 1966 at an independent telephone company; then Monroe Calculators from 1968-1972 before joining TAB Products in 1973 and quickly advancing to sales management in New York City. He built his own TAB franchise in Wilmington, DE, where he worked until retirement in 2011. Whether he was traveling the world or welcoming you into his home in Bethany Beach, DE, Fred found great joy being with family and friends - telling jokes, sharing stories, and just talking.
A Celebration of Fred's life will be held on February 10, 2019 from 1-4 at Iron Hill Brewery at Wilmington's Waterfront at 620 Justison St., Wilmington. Fred wished to be remembered with a party, sharing jokes & funny stores. A second celebration of his life will be held in Bethany Beach, DE where he retired, in early May or early June.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Faithful Friends, where Fred walked dogs while living in Wilmington, by visiting their website www.faithfulfriends.us.
Please sign Fred’s online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED TO IRON HILL BREWERY, WILMINGTON, BY 1 PM ON FEBRUARY 10, 2019.
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