Robert H. ‘Bob’ Landefeld Jr., retired engineer
Robert H. “Bob” Landefeld Jr., 77, of Ocean City, Md., formerly of Timonium and Cockeysville, Md., passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., with his loving wife by his side.
Bob was born in Baltimore, Md., May 19, 1942, son of the late Robert H. and Margaret Landefeld. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard. Bob also was a graduate of Townson University. He retired as engineer with Lucent Technologies in 2001 with over 30 years of service.
Bob was a member of the Elks Lodge #2645 in Ocean City, and also American Legion Post #116 in Ocean City. He was a true history buff, and enjoyed traveling and visiting historical battlefields. Bob also enjoyed his retirement by spending time with family and friends. He loved being near the water. Bob loved to read and always had a book in his hand. He also enjoyed taking fishing trips and watching sports, with football, baseball, soccer and lacrosse being his favorites. Bob will be remembered for his warm and caring personality, along with his knowledge on almost any imaginable subject.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Christine (Tsottles) Landefeld; two brothers-in-law, James Tsouvalos and his wife Karen, and Nick Tsottles and his wife Nancy; and two sisters-in-law, Leni Tsottles and Constance Tsouvalos; four nephews, Gregory Tsouvalos, Marcus Tsouvalos, Daniel Tsottles, and Adam Tsottles and his wife Irina and their three children, Caroline, Nick and Nadia; and a niece, Natalie Tsottles.
A prayer service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, where friends and family may call after 1 p.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Bob’s name to the Town Cats of Ocean City, PO Box 1405, Ocean Pines, MD 21811, Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 27, Ocean City, MD 21840, or the Wounded Warrior Project by visiting www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
