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
Steve Fox says:
April 21, 2011
To Roy’s Family and Friends,
I didn’t know Roy for very long, but for the time I knew him, I was attracted to his sense of humor, intelligence, business acumen, and automotive passion. He bought my AMX just before he passed and enjoyed the vehicle as much as was possible. I really wanted to join Roy and friends at future car shows after I met him and I hope to still do so, with Roy in spirit.
I mourn for the loss of a friend and wish I could have known him for as long as many of you have known him.
David and Claudia Bushatz says:
April 22, 2011
Paula and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time of Roy’s passing.
Sincerely,
David and Claudia Bushatz
Edythe Heus says:
April 23, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. From a Headstone in Ireland
My heart goes out to all of Roy’s family and friends, his loss is one we will all feel.
I will always remember Roy’s sense of humor,his smile and his laugh, his love of his family,his friends, his cars, hockey, his thoughfulness, and his generosity.
My memories of Roy will remain with me forever and the thought of Roy will always bring a smile to my face and a tickle to my heart. He was my hero.
Harold/Madeline says:
April 23, 2011
Had a great time with you and the boys fishing off San Onfre
Michelle/Brandon Rodelius says:
April 23, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. My memories of Roy are the best. Many good times at the Grays house or at Roys. We would play fuzz-ball for hours. Yes while drinking. No Roy didn’t drink but the rest of us yes! I used to think that he would seat back and say what a bunch of crazy singing and dancing fools! Oh and how he loved to watch football. Every Sunday morning. Who’s house and what do I bring. We all love you Roy and going to miss you but will see you again. Save a spot on the fuzz-ball table for me I will play the back men and you play the guys in the front. Love Michelle and Brandon.