Bob Jericho, 85 of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully in his home on June 24, 2020. Bob was born on June 4, 1935 in Ridgway, PA to Steve and Julia Levosky. He was the youngest of three brothers.
Bob served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. At one point, Bob was stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona where he was a radio technician on the jet fighters. This is when his love for Arizona grew.
Arizona became Bob’s home for the next 50 years off and on. Bob enjoyed fishing Roosevelt Lake, trains, building model airplanes out of balsa wood, and he loved a “good cold beer.”
Bob worked in the electronic field for companies such as Motorola and Cerprobe. While at Motorola, Bob met his wife and they were married thirty-six years. They had a daughter together. Bob retired in 1997 and decided he wanted to move his family to Punxsutawney, PA for five years. After five years the family moved back to Arizona.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents Steve and Julia Levosky, brothers George and David Jerko, two sons Mark and Thomas Jericho, and step-son Brian Turnbull.
Bob is survived by his wife Terry Jericho of Mesa, AZ, daughter Mandy Jericho of Carlsbad, CA, son Michael Scott Jerko of Tempe, AZ, 7 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and extended family members.
A Mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church in Apache Junction on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 11:00am.
A come as you please dinner will be hosted by the Jericho family at the Jericho residence.
“Ten more of these and we gotta go”
Uncle Bob will be truly missed by so many… he loved to be around family and yes, love a cold beer… My heart goes out to the family grieving for him down here Aunt Terry, Mandy.. love you both lots.. RIP sweet Uncle
Bob was a wonderful person. We looked forward to seeing him. He was always at all the family functions. Just the coolest dude you could ever meet. He will be missed greatly.I could go on and on…but when Bob Jericho left this world, we lost such a genuine soul. Enjoy your “cold one”.
Bob we will all miss you and your beautiful smile and laugh.you had a big heart and welcomed all who came into your home you will truly be missed by everyone who knew you fly with the angels Bob❤
Sweetie, you made it to the Pearly Gates. I want to thank you for the beautiful life we shared together. You are the one who made who I am today. We had so many fun times and trips throughout the years. You were an amazing friend to everyone and were special to many people. You took in Brian as yours and we had the girl you always wanted together. You will forever and always be in my heart. “You Take My Breath Away”. Rest well honey and come visit me. Remember save a spot…
“Ten more of these and we gotta go” I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I MISS YOU ALREADY ♥️
I miss you so much already… you always knew how to make me smile and laugh. I love you to the moon and back grandpa♥️
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bob Jericho. I had the pleasure of meeting you at my wedding with my dear friend Terry. May God comfort all of you through this difficult time. He is always with you in your heart and memories. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
Bob was just an all around nice guy who made those around him feel welcomed and comfortable. He was so easy to talk to and was always genuinely interested in who you were. Bob, you were very special, we will miss you and your stories very much. But, we find comfort in the memories we all shared and the promise of tomorrow. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to Terry, Mandy, Scott, the grandchildren and to family and friends whom Bob’s life has touched, and there were many. Rest In Peace, Bob. ❤️
Bob was my best friend in Ridgway and Erie ,Pa when we were young Then we found each other in Arizona when I visited my grandchildren.Bob is a great friend to me and my wife. He was a caring and loving husband toTerry. We shared many great times together. Philip
I met Bob and Terry when my son and his family moved to Arizona. Upon meeting both of them, I felt like I knew them a lifetime. Bob will be missed. Terry we will keep in touch❤️❤️❤️ Madeline
Ahh Bob, a dear friend for so many years. We shared only a few good fishing days and fishing stories, a cook out or two and occasional meetings through the years at various family events…but I will always remember Bob. Whenever there was an event that Bob was attending, I made a beeline to find him and say hello… me, always interested in what he had to say and always ready to receive his kind words. There is a special kind of warmth that Bob passed around. Always kind, always smiling and always with good things to say. I was so impressed with him and his way, I loved listening to Bob talk, I enjoyed his smooth voice and brilliant conversation. Anyone reading this, you’re likely shaking your head in agreement… I will always respect that, as I’ve always respected the man. Bob, you’re a great man, filled with kindness, warmth and love. Although we didn’t ‘hang out’ very often, I will forever treasure the time and memories I’ve had with you.
My last conversation with Bob was in Flagstaff at the mall. Yep, Bob and I found some boats on display and admired the crafts and shared fishing stories and general pleasantries while Terry zigged and zagged through mall shops. It was a magnificent afternoon…two guys talking about the stuff they loved. And oh boy did Terry come up in that conversation! Bob held a special kind of love and admiration for Terry…Just another reason why he was so loved and will be so missed! Rest well my friend, you deserve all the best. With love. Your friend, Joe
That was beautiful Terry. Love you
Uncle Bob, you were my dad’s best friend for so many years. I don’t even want to know what trouble you both got into. I loved you like an uncle and always respected you because you always respected me. I know that you have probably met up with Steve by now and drank some beers and did some fishing. You will truly be missed. Thank you for bringing Terry into our lives, we really love her. See you on the other side. Much love to Terry and Mandy.
Just the sound of your voice uncle Bob sent chills through me. All of the brothers, George and my dad David, shared similar tones that brought soulful, deep memories of our get togethers growing up. My great Aunt Sharon used to emphasize “ stick together guys, family is everything”. We had some wonderful PA experiences and I would love to “stick together” with the Jerko’s, no matter the spelling! Terry, we have lots of time to get to know each other better and learn more about uncle Bob…love and more love gwen
Just the tone of Bob’s voice fills me with nostalgia and soulful memories of much younger days. Bob is my uncle. His brother David was my father. Uncle George, another special one for sure. Now all three gone but always locked in my heart ❤️ all left beautiful people and family here to honor them. Gwen (Jerko) and Jim Hogeboom
Bob was the sweetest man, who loved the sweetest girl, who loved the sweetest man.
This love lasts forever.
Fish well and rest later Bob. Good luck.
Love, Michelle.
I just wanted to say I miss you very much and you will always always be in my heart. We are going to take a trip you and I to Pennsylvania And I’m going to take you around to your old hometown everything you showed me. I love you forever and always. ♥️
Hi Honey, here we are in beautiful PA. I brought you back to take you to your old hometown. It was bittersweet not having you next to me, but I know you were here with me. I saw a cardinal on the road and was hoping it was you then I saw one in the backyard. I miss you so much and I do know you are watching over me. I love you to the moon and back. All my love, Terry