Robert (Bob) W. Dunleavy, 79, passed away on November 13, 2015 in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Bob was the executive assistant to the Int’l president of the IBEW. He retired in 1991. Born in Rockaway Beach, NY.
His contributions to the Labor Movement included membership on greater Pittsburgh Labor-Management Advisory Council, being Regional Coordinator for the AFL-CIO Tele-Video Conference & serving as a member of the Ohio State University Committee on experiential education. Bob addressed many different organizations, including The National Governor’s Assn., The Tri-State Educational Conference, The U.S. Army War College & various IBEW-NECA Workshops, Conferences and Staff Programs.
Bob was Secretary of the National Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee. He was a major force behind the inauguration of NJATC Instructor Training Institute & Administration of the Council on Industrial Relations for the electrical industry.
Bob is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Liz), the love of his life for 59 yrs, 2 daughters, Colleen Clawges & Maureen Heavner; 2 sons, Michael & Ronald and 1 brother, Richard. He also leaves 13 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.
www.TCHospice.org
The family will receive friends and family from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at Haisley Funeral Home, Fort Pierce on Monday, November 16, 2015. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Mark’s the Evangelist on Zephyr Ave, Fort Pierce. Interment will take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, McMurray, PA.