Robert Frederic Starr

Robert Frederic Starr, age 62, died on July 6, 2015. He was born on June 12, 1953 in Bethesda, Maryland and spent his childhood traveling and living the “military life” with his family. He received his degree from the College of Engineering at the University of Maryland and spent his career as a programmer/geophysicist. He was a brilliant man. He had an unstoppable imagination and there was nothing he couldn't figure out or make better. As Frank Zappa once said, "Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Robert made a lot of progress in his life by abiding by these words. He loved his Harleys and could build a motorcycle out of a pile of parts any day. He was also a proud member of the NRA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Starr; grandparents, Alice and Luke Bertinot and Thelma and Jack Starr. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Starr-Longoria; son, Mark Starr and wife Nikki; grandchildren, Collin and Conner Longoria and Shane Starr; mother, Billie Starr; and siblings, Dawn Thornton and Evelyn Starr.
A private, family service will be held in Grand Isle, Louisiana. Robert believed strongly in the fight for freedoms. Contributions in his name may be made to the NRA or to MD Anderson Cancer Center (Head and Neck Center). The family would like to thank Dr. Yelena Bracchini for the care and dedication she showed to Robert.