Robert John Gilroy aka “Bob” passed away on Wednesday, September 4 after more than a month in medical care from two cardiovascular surgeries.
Robert John Gilroy
Bob was born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1947 and graduated from New Canaan High School in New Canaan, Conn. He proudly served three years in the Army and achieved the rank of buck sergeant while serving in Vietnam. He moved to California to start a new life and received a BA in Business from CSU Hayward. He worked diligently at the US Postal Service for more than 20 years and finished his career as a dedicated school bus driver for children with special needs. He enjoyed western films, bocce ball, going for walks with friends, and hanging out with his three grandchildren.
Bob is survived by his two sons, Matthew John Gilroy and James Charles Gilroy. His humor and generous loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral and reception at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church on Thursday, September 12, 2025 at 11 am, and a burial service at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on September 13.
We encourage you to donate to the New Canaan High School (NCHS) Activity Fund designated to the Gilroy/Weeks scholarship on behalf of our father.
I met Bob Gilroy years ago at a singles group, and would continue to run into him over the years . In more recent times I would run into him walking the Prospect Hill in Danville with a group . He was always very sweet & kind . When he retired from the post office & wanted to work some place part time, I told him about my dad , a retired fireman who drove a dial a ride bus for seniors in the tri-valley area years ago. He later thanked me for the suggestion that led him to the school bus driver job . So sorry I missed his memorial & reception at St Joan’s but I was out of town at the time. He will be missed , RIP , Bob