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
Jim Hance says:
April 26, 2011
“I lost one of my best friends today. Roy Mytinger died of ALS this morning after battling that dreaded disease for more than 10 years. Most guys would’ve given up a long time ago…but not Roy. We all deal with grief in different ways but all I can think is that Roy’s driving a Shelby in heaven. Power and Volume, Roy…I’ll truly never forget you.” Jim Hance
Written April 16, 2011, the day Roy died.
Fred Richardson says:
April 27, 2011
Goodbye for now, to one of my best friends who spoke so much in so few words. Roy, you are a true man. You gave all of yourself to your sisters and to your Nephew Troy. I was fortunate to spend many days with you enjoying our boys growing up, playing hockey and traveling North America. I thank God for allowing me to be a part of your life. God Bless you my friend. You are reading this and saying to your heavenly friends- my friend Fred, unlike me, always says so little in so many words, just the opposite of me. Love you my Dear Friend!
Greg Brownell says:
April 27, 2011
Fond memories of Little League Baseball behind Forest Ave School in Middletown RI. Roy’s dad was an umpire and coach with my dad. Spent a weekend that year at Echo Lake as kids fishing and boating. Seems like yesterday.
Joan Henzel says:
April 27, 2011
We are so sad and yet we know and believe that Roy is in a much better place. He had so much dignity, strength and resolve ~ we couldn’t have admired him more as he never lost that twinkle in his eye! We were honored to know him. He loved you all deeply. God bless you all and most of all, Roy. He was a gem and we’re going to miss him dearly. We will join you on April 30th to celebrate a great man.
With love, Joan and Steve
Suzanne Spear says:
April 27, 2011
To Wanda and the Mytinger family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
May the remembrance of a life you cherished fill you with love.
With Love & Sympathy