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Princeton University Athletics
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In Memory of Bob Roma ‘79
December 02, 2020 | Men's Basketball
PRINCETON N.J. – The Princeton University men's basketball program would like to inform the wider university community that it is mourning the loss of one of its own. Bob Roma, co-captain of the 1978-1979 team, passed away recently at the age of 63.
Our condolences go out to his wife Elise, who was a big presence during Bob's years at Princeton, and his two children and two grandchildren. Bob was a High School All-American and a major recruit for Coach Pete Carril, nabbing him away from Notre Dame (which the Tigers beat in 1977) and many other big-time DI basketball powers. He helped the 1976-1977 team (21-5, 13-1) win the Ivy League Championship. The 1977 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Bob went on to score over 1,000 points in his career and was a three-time All-Ivy League honoree.
His teammates and friends valued him even more as a person, as he was always kind, supportive, and gentle.
We will all miss Bob, whether we played with him, or just knew of him, he was a good person.
Class of '79 Statement
Our condolences go out to his wife Elise, who was a big presence during Bob's years at Princeton, and his two children and two grandchildren. Bob was a High School All-American and a major recruit for Coach Pete Carril, nabbing him away from Notre Dame (which the Tigers beat in 1977) and many other big-time DI basketball powers. He helped the 1976-1977 team (21-5, 13-1) win the Ivy League Championship. The 1977 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Bob went on to score over 1,000 points in his career and was a three-time All-Ivy League honoree.
His teammates and friends valued him even more as a person, as he was always kind, supportive, and gentle.
We will all miss Bob, whether we played with him, or just knew of him, he was a good person.
Class of '79 Statement
"Bob's teammates, friends and classmates valued his humility, kindness and friendship above all. He was a star basketball player, but his priorities were all about supporting family and friends and leading a balanced, meaningful life."
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