The Rev. Robert “Bob” Patterson Throne III

The Rev. Robert “Bob” Patterson Throne III died on November 4, 2020 at the age of 78.

Bob is survived by his son, Daryn Roven, grandson Jonathan and granddaughter Sophia; by his daughter Cambria Throne, granddaughter Maitlyn Smith and grandson Kareem Hill Jr.; by his son Anthony Throne; by his brother Walt Throne and wife Jan; by his sister Suzanne Bitter and husband Neal; and by numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, and dear friends. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Terry.

An online memorial service will be held later in 2020.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Unitarian Universalist Church of the Restoration; Ride to Work Program, c/o West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution, 5200 Warren St. Philadelphia, PA 19131 (EIN 23-2855262); or Tuba Skinny, the jazz band which brought so much joy to Bob in the last few years. (PayPal: tubaskinny@gmail.com; Venmo: @Tubaskinny).

UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Cambria Hill, 345 Oak Rd. Glenside, PA 19038 and to Daryn Roven (drov@mac.com).

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.