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
Jerry & Barbara Luthin says:
April 28, 2011
We are deeply saddened to hear of Roy’s passing. It was a pleasure to work with him and know him as a friend. He and his family will be in our prayers.
Kindest regards,
Barbara and Jerry Luthin
Luisa Martinez says:
April 28, 2011
Dear Paula, I just want to say how sorry I am about your loss. I did not say or write anything to you at work since I knew it would just make you cry given my own personal experience, but I did want you to know I am thinking about you and your loss. I lost my sister almost 2 years ago and still think about her every day. You are such a strong, giving and amazing woman and I am sure that is because of the family you grew up in. Your brothers bio is impressive. It made me cry. May his memory live on for ever! Love Luisa Martinez
Victoria Wilson says:
April 28, 2011
Roy,
I will miss your quick wit and so much more. Rest in Peace.
Mr.& Mrs. Bennie Freeman says:
April 29, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Mytinger family. Roy will be missed by all! may his spirit rest in peace.
Edwin Minch says:
April 30, 2011
I got to know Roy and his passion for Fords through the Saddleback Mustang Association. We were a small group back when he joined and Roy was always in there 100% keeping us going with that never ending enthusiasm for the hobby.
The first time I remember Roy proudly showing off his newly finished Springtime Yellow 390 ride is forever engrained in my mind…I could hear him happily chirping through ever gear getting onto the freeway from the restaurant after a board meeting.
I’ll miss you dearly.