George Robert Lamb, Jr.
July 22, 1943 ~ March 22, 2021
George Robert Lamb (Bob), Jr., 77, a 23 year resident of Vienna, VA, died peacefully at home on March 22, 2021, while under hospice care with Heartland Hospice.
Bob was born on July 22, 1943 in Lynn, Massachusetts and was the oldest of 5 children of Elinore Devlin Lamb and George Robert Lamb. He attended University of Michigan and received a degree in Naval Architecture. He worked for 31 years as a Naval Architect for the US Navy at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Carderock, MD. He received the David W. Taylor award in 1985. He also worked for a private naval architect company for 10 years. In 1997, Bob married Rose Ann Knoppe Martin and for 23 years, enjoyed a marriage of love and commitment. Bob and Rose Ann enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and other family members, while also sharing a love of traveling and history, learning about wine, and discussing environmental issues and politics.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Knoppe Lamb of Vienna, VA, and step daughters Sharon Heinz (Jeff) and Maria Martin, twin sister Patricia Pascual of Hawaii, brother John Lamb of Maryland, and sister Elizabeth de la Vega of Massachusetts. His sister, Cathy Haycock of Massachusetts, predeceased him. He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren, Olivia & Will Heinz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road SE, Vienna VA 22182. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made in memory of George Robert Lamb, Jr. to Heartland Hospice in Fairfax, VA. The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com
Bob was born on July 22, 1943 in Lynn, Massachusetts and was the oldest of 5 children of Elinore Devlin Lamb and George Robert Lamb. He attended University of Michigan and received a degree in Naval Architecture. He worked for 31 years as a Naval Architect for the US Navy at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Carderock, MD. He received the David W. Taylor award in 1985. He also worked for a private naval architect company for 10 years. In 1997, Bob married Rose Ann Knoppe Martin and for 23 years, enjoyed a marriage of love and commitment. Bob and Rose Ann enjoyed spending time with their children, grandchildren and other family members, while also sharing a love of traveling and history, learning about wine, and discussing environmental issues and politics.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Knoppe Lamb of Vienna, VA, and step daughters Sharon Heinz (Jeff) and Maria Martin, twin sister Patricia Pascual of Hawaii, brother John Lamb of Maryland, and sister Elizabeth de la Vega of Massachusetts. His sister, Cathy Haycock of Massachusetts, predeceased him. He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren, Olivia & Will Heinz.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road SE, Vienna VA 22182. In lieu of flowers, his family asks that donations be made in memory of George Robert Lamb, Jr. to Heartland Hospice in Fairfax, VA. The online guestbook is available at www.moneyandking.com
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I miss not only my uncle but my Godfather. I am thankful for the memories I have of enjoying summers on the Cape with you. I will forever remember your ostrich walk that made us all smile and the letter you wrote me explaining buoyancy after I questioned how a big boat can float on water when a hunk of medal sinks. Your love of boats was evident in the time you took to explain the architect behind building boats. I even remember the panda you gave to me that I willing dropped out the car window shortly after you gave it to me all because my sister dared me to. It is because of you I have such wonderful childhood memories. It was harder to keep in touch as the years went by, but I am grateful my job gave me the opportunity to travel to DC recently to visit with you. May you rest in peace and know that your memory lives on. Love, Stacie
Stacie, I love your comments because they brought back memories of fun times and how special Bob was, for all of us. Thank you, Mom
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My brother Bob and I have always been close, from the very beginning when we shared space as twins. We got along then and we’ve been there for each other ever since. Bob was intelligent, unselfish, and protective of our family. He has been treasured by all of us and we’ll be sure to keep his memory alive. Bob loved the ocean, boats, lighthouses, Maine, Cape Cod, his career as a Naval Architect, and especially his wife Rose Ann and their years together. Bob, you are in my prayers. Love,Tricia
My happiest childhood memories of are those summers I spent on the Cape visiting my grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. My uncle Bob loved family and he enjoyed spending time with us. I was a child then and Uncle Bob was an endless source of fun. He would ride bikes with me, take me crabbing, miniature golf, and would patiently answer an endless barrage of questions! My Uncle Bob made so many of those trips for our family possible with his generosity. He made me laugh all the time and I was so proud of him as a naval architect! I never had the pleasure of meeting his wife Roseanne, but I always thought it was so wonderful that my uncle met her and they got married. I know she made him so happy. I am grateful to you Roseanne for being such a wonderful wife to him. The memory of my Uncle Bob will forever live in my heart. Jeanine Pascual
Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. I will always remember the many pleasant conversations with him, whether of a technical nature at work, or during a chance encounter at the Giant grocery store in downtown Vienna. Bob was a true gentleman, he will be missed. – John and Carol Adamchak
My deep condolences to Bob’s entire family. I worked with Bob many years ago and he was always a pleasure to be around. I know his soul is happy in heaven.