Robert “Rob” Michael Kearnes

Robert “Rob” Michael Kearnes, 37, a resident of Cape Coral since 1986, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Cape Coral. He was born July 25, 1977 in Alexandria.

Rob worked hard as a Project Manager and was highly successful. Since his passing, the calls from his present and former colleagues have been constant with stories of how he positively impacted them both professionally and personally. He is known by all who knew him as a kind, generous & funny man with the biggest heart of anyone they ever met. He gave his most precious gift to anyone in need; his time. His greatest passions in life were his dogs, fishing, fast sporty cars, and, most especially, his family and friends. His dogs were his four legged children and he was a wonderful Dad to them. He grew up fishing the Chesapeake Bay and that carried over when he moved to Florida. His love of the sport caused his mom to say on many occasions that “he was born with a fishing pole in his hand”. His love of sports was not limited to fishing; as a child, he devoured the sports section of the Washington Post daily. He was a wealth of knowledge on any statistics in almost every sport. He always made time for his family and friends. He supported them all to the utmost in whatever way possible. When in need of anything, they all knew they could count on Rob to help them. He was larger than life and touched the lives of everyone he met, both personally and professionally. He will be sorely missed by all.

He is survived by his mother, Pamela Kearnes of Cape Coral; his sister, Lori Kearnes of Cape Coral; a brother, Skip Kearnes also of Cape Coral; two aunts, Laura Saville of Strasburg, VA and Dawn Zacharias-Speakman “AD” of Cape Coral; five nieces and nephews, Melinda Kearnes of Cape Coral, Brooke Kearnes of Fairfax, VA, Casey Kearnes of Fredericksburg, VA, Katie Kearnes and Zack Kearnes both of Locust Grove, VA; his former wife, Angela M. Kearnes of Cape Coral; two step children, Kevin McDermott and Kaila-Ann Merricks both of Cape Coral; many, many cousins; his life-long best friend, Dave Knollmueller; as well as his 4 legged children, Bear and Cane.

Rob was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence C. Kearnes, Jr.

Monetary contributions in memory of Rob Kearnes are suggested to the Kearnes Family, c/o Mullins Memorial, 1056 NE 7th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909, flowers or the American Heart Association, 28441 Bonita Crossing Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00PM, Friday, March 20, 2015 at Mullins Memorial, 1056 NE 7th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Grace United Methodist Church, 13 SE 21st Place, Cape Coral, FL 33990 with Pastor Joe Wingard officiating. Interment will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery, 1630 SW Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral.