Robert B. Allahand

Robert Benjamin Allahand of Holland passed away on March 29, 2024. He was 79 years old.

Bob was born on January 3, 1945, in Philadelphia to the late Benjamin and Anna Allahand. After moving to Trevose and graduating from Bensalem High School, Class of 1962. Bob then served proudly in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on August 8, 1967.

He then began his 46-year career at Betz Laboratories, while achieving his B.S. in Chemistry at St. Joesph’s University, Class of 1976. It is at Betz where he met his beloved wife, Lynn. They were married for over 44 years and had two children.

As a dedicated father, Bob supported his children in all life’s endeavors. As a grandfather (Pop), he was involved in all aspects of his grandchildren’s lives. He loved watching them play sports and even taught all six how to fish which was his favorite hobby. His grandchildren were very special to him.

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 ½ years, Lynn S. (Brown) Allahand. He will be deeply missed by his loving children Thomas (Danielle) Allahand and Rebecca (John) Shust as well as his six grandchildren – Courtney, Kaitlyn, Justin, Emily, Ashley, and Allyson. Bob is also survived by his sister Patricia Allahand and brother John (Marilyn) Allahand. Bob was also preceded in death by his brother, James R. Allahand.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 6 to 8PM at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, P.C., 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020, followed by his service at 8PM. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140.