02/09/2017
Dear ACF Philadelphia Members,
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Chef Robert C. Weightman. He was a long time member of our chapter and touched the lives of so many of us that where blessed to have been his student at The Middle Bucks Vocational Technical School in Jamison, Pa.
Chef Bob Weightman truly shaped who we are today through his passion for cooking and his love of teaching for over 30 years. I have many fond memories working with Chef Weightman as a young student and throughout the years as a professional. He was an inspiration to all of us who looked up to him as an amazing chef, mentor and friend. I will miss Bob and am so thankful for his guidance and support that has enabled me to become the person that I am today...
Chef Robert Weightman was a professional chef for 18 years; he served celebrities throughout his career including the late President Eisenhower and President Nixon at the Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. He later chose to teach at Delmar College, Corpus Christi, Texas, the Culinary Institute in New York and finally at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology in Jamison until his retirement. He was truly passionate about teaching his skills to the younger generations. Many of his students went on to have successful careers in the industry, one most notably served on the White House staff while another took over his teaching position at Middle Bucks. Too many successful students to name them all.
Close family and friends fondly referred to Robert as Mr. Wing Nut and Mr. Bob. He was an avid Steelers fan. He loved life and was fortunate to travel to different parts of the world throughout his lifetime. His daughters survive him, Tracy Parzanese, her husband, Vincent, and Tara Brinton, as well as his two grandsons, Bo Brinton and Lars Brinton.
His memorial service will be 8 p.m., Friday, February 10 at Reed and Steinbach, 2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown, where the family will receive guests from 7 p.m., until the time of the service. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to any organization supporting cancer research.
Viewing
7 ~ 8 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017
Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home
2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown
To show your respect to this wonderful chef, culinary professional and friend, please wear your chef whites to the Memorial Service.
Memorial Service
8 p.m.on Friday, February 10, 2017
Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home
2335 Lower State Road, Doylestown
Interment
Private