Robert V.R. Ware Born August 27, 1923. Passed away at his home October 7, 2006. He is survived by son Steven, daughter Christine, daughter-in-law Kayla, granddaughter Evelyn, grandson Damien, great-grandson Blake, cousins Helen Niosi and Peg Wolley. Many brother and sister-in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews in the New England area. He joins his wife Evelyn and daughter Roberta preceding him in death. Robert attended Winthrop High School in Massachusetts with the class of 41. As a boy he drove a truck delivering heating oil and worked on crab and lobster boats. When he was old enough, he joined the Navy to fly. He received his wings as an officer on November 22nd, 1944 as a qualified carrier pilot. He flew many aircraft while assigned to various carriers during WWII and beyond. In the 1950’s he began flying larger aircraft which included the C-118 Super Constellation. He flew the Super Connie on the ice during operation Deep Freeze which made his son and daughters the kings and queens of show and tell with the many pictures and stories from Antarctica, The South Pole. He retired flying the C-13 Hercules at NAS Moffett Field. He received many decorations, commendations, and medals throughout his naval career. He then joined World Airways flying captain on the DC-6, DC-8, 707 and DC-10 aircraft. He also starred in the Clint Eastwood movie Magnum Force. Robert spent most of his retirement years traveling with family and friends, which included many fishing trips. He was always there to help with any family friends and neighbors in need. He will be greatly missed by all. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, October 12, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2006 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, 4911 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose, CA followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. The family asks in lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity in Bob’s name.