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
Farkhanda Sawal says:
April 30, 2011
Wanda,
You have been a great sister all these years taking care of Roy and being by his side every step of the way. May you find the strength to face this difficult time and also celebrate his life.
My condolences to you and your family.
Farkhanda
Kerry Farrish says:
April 30, 2011
Roy was great friend. What a fighter he was! I loved his sense of humor and his quick wit. He will be missed.
Todd & Melinda Harmon says:
April 30, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to the Mytinger and Dufault families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope your wonderful memories of Roy stay strong and close to your hearts always.
Tim Weller says:
May 1, 2011
The first time that I met Roy was the day he drove the GT500 out to my parents home in Hemet. He found my fathers phone number in some paperwork or something that came with the GT500. I was shocked when he handed me the keys and told me to take it for a drive. But after all of the stories that I heard about Roy at the memorial service, it is no long a shock. My biggest regret now is not getting to know Roy even better, thinking that there was always tomorrow or next weekend I could call or email. When I first knew Roy we did email, and he sent me many pics of the GT500. My favorite is one of him jumping in the air for joy after getting all of the boxes of parts home. I had that same feeling the day I drove it home in 1976. My understanding is that the GT500 is going to remain in the family, I am hoping that it will make it to a car show once in a while so that I can see it again.
RIP Roy
Adolfo Garcia says:
May 2, 2011
Roy – No number of words, phrases, or sentences can accurately capture 34 years of friendship and memories – where do I start? You are the most courageous person I know and it was truly was high honor and rare privilege to know you and have you as my friend – always. Yours is a special place in my life and I will miss you.