Roy Gerard Mytinger
January 10, 1959 - April 16, 2011
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Roy Gerard Mytinger
January 10, 1959 - April 16, 2011
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Roy Gerard Mytinger January 10, 1959 – April, 16, 2011
Roy was born the fourth child and only son to LeRoy and Flora Mytinger in Newport, Rhode Island. He attended Middletown High School and Santa Clara University where he majored in civil engineering.
He was a devoted son to his parents, a loving and caring brother, and an amazing uncle to Natalie, Joel, Jeri, Rico, and Troy. Roy was a special uncle and father figure to his nephew, Troy. He taught Troy how to be a respectful and caring young man. To his sisters, Marianne, Paula, and Wanda he continued to display a sense of humor and taught them how to find bright spots during his darkest days.
One of Roy’s passions was cars. He enjoyed restoring cars to their original pristine shape, the most famous being his 1967 Shelby Gt 500. He was considered a perfectionist and his cars were premier examples. He was a member of the Saddleback Mustang Association and the Cobra Owners’ Club of America where he grew close with many friends.
Another passion of Roy’s was watching hockey. He started watching his nephew and was hooked, wondering why he ever enjoyed baseball. He has been an Anaheim Ducks season ticket holder since 1993, and despite his illness, continued to enjoy Ducks’ games with friends and family. Determined to continue his fight, Roy attended a Ducks’ playoff game the evening preceding his death.
Roy was hired by Foundation Pile, Inc. as a civil engineer in 1981, where he worked for 23 years until Lou Gehrig’s disease forced his retirement. Foundation Pile, Inc. will always be endeared in the hearts of the Mytinger/Dufault family for their never-ending love and support to Roy in his journey battling Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Roy will forever live in our hearts as a son, brother, and friend.
A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at Saddleback Church on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM.
O’Connor will deliver flowers gifted to family to Roy’s service.
36 responses to Roy Gerard Mytinger
Janet Wood Bilodeau says:
April 19, 2011
Dear Marianne,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss him. Sending warm blessings to you, that your gathering in your brother’s memory will bring you peace. Sympathy and condolences to your family, Jan
Kristine Bartelt says:
April 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kris
Mary Cerny says:
April 19, 2011
I’m so sorry for your loss!! I never got to meet Roy, but have heard of his courageous life and battle with ALS, from his sister Marianne. We were 4th cousins. May God be with you all during this time of sorrow for you!! You are in my prayers.
Angelica Martinez says:
April 21, 2011
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
bo jones says:
April 21, 2011
a man who never gave up… godspeed roy, you will be missed but not forgotten.