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Memorial in N.J. for Rob Boyle..

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For all of those who can attend. There will be a memorial for Rob Boyle at Snuffy's Restaurant on Saturday, May 31st. I will be posting the time and address when the details are final. Please attend if you can. Thanks.


Steve Wit
 
Rob Boyle

Hey Steve,

As you know, I'm a New Jersey herper, but unfortunately I'm not familiar with Rob Boyle.

For those of us not familiar with Rob, can you share a little information about him with the herp community?

Thank you,
Gary Schiavino
 
Hi Gary. Rob was an avid herper. He was with me on the first trip I ever made to west Texas twenty years ago. He was originally from Springfield, N.J. and then moved to Texas just over ten years ago. He used to frequent Watts when I worked there. He was a great friend too. His interests were snakes and turtles.
 
rattler said:
Yes he passed away in Texas. He moved there a few years prior. I miss him everyday.
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If it weren't for Rob, I would have never seen a real live bog turtle. He turned me on to a couple of excellent pet shops too, one in Cranford and one in Elizabeth.

I remember going to the Sea Shell in Kenilworth with him and also to see his friend Fred, I think it was who was a big deal in the herp community.

Herps were a close knit community back then. Last time I saw him was probably 1997. RIP!
 
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