Eighteen years ago, a small boy with a golden heart took his first breath and set about his life’s work. Perhaps he knew he was on the fast track, for he mastered the lessons of childhood in no time flat. He seemed to understand what many of us overlook: that life is a momentary gift, and that love is its greatest joy. When tragedy came to claim this exquisite soul from our midst, thousands came together in sorrow and prayer. We yearned for one kind of miracle, and have been given another: Now the radiant boy dwells within us, and his own golden heart sustains another life. His organs have restored life’s promise for many families – giving rise to greater miracles than we might have imagined. Thus has loss opened the way to new life, to love, and to rejoicing. Robby is survived by his loving parents Dan and Landis, his brother Danny, and sister Frances, grandparents John Mayasich, and Shirley Caldwell and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, with a Vigil at 7:00 pm, Sunday, March 8, 2010 at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. The Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, March 9, 2010 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. Donations can be made to the Robert Mayasich Memorial Fund at Brophy College Prepatory, 4701 N. Central Ave., Phx AZ 85012 -1723.
Bobby Otis
Robby my cousin, my friend. You have touched sooo many hearts and souls while you were with us here on God’s green earth. Now you are in God’s perfect paradise, no doubt wrapped in Uncle Bob’s arms watching down on us. May you live in us all, especially with the families who you have given hope and the miracle of life to. I love you
Your cousin, your friend
Bobby
Bobby Otis
Uncle Dan, Aunt Landis, Danny, and Frances
May the thoughts of what Robby has done for the many families he is now helping give hope and life too help heal the wounds of our loss. He is now in the arms of God and Uncle Bob and will never be alone. I love you guys.
Bobby
N Holland
We are extremely sorry for your loss. May memories comfort you during this sad time.
Warm Regards from Fayetteville, GA
The Hester Family
Words cannot begin to express the sadness that we feel for the Mayasich Family. We are in awe of your grace and we are praying for you all. much love to you.
Ella
I didn’t know you, Robby. You were a friend of my brother’s. But I have cried for you, Robby, and cried for your family every day since learning of the accident. And yes, I prayed for a miracle, one that would keep you here with your family and friends. What I am struggling with now is: why you? Why this wonderful, funny young man? I am so very sorry, Dan, Landis, Danny, and Frances. Please know that hearts are breaking for him and for you even from those who never knew him personally. Please know that we will not forget or leave you alone in praying for you even when the shock has passed. I can’t wait to meet you Robby, on the other side of heaven.
Roslyn Solky
“I walked a mile with Pleasure; He chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser for all he had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow and ne’er a word said he; But, oh! The things I learned from him, when Sorrow walked with me.”.. Robert Browing Hamilton Robby’s life and passing will teach us all many things.
Connie Ngene
Landis, Dan, Danny & Frances —
Iyke, Jasmine, Madi and I just found out about your heartbreaking loss. You have our deepest sympathy in losing such a beautiful young man.
Please know that we will pray for you. Thank you for posting all the pictures of Robby’s wonderful smiling face. It will be lasting memory for us because Robby always had a ready smile and a welcoming hug.
Love to you all,
The Ngene Family
Skowron family
Words cannot express the sadness and loss that we all feel for your loss. What a “Grace” to be able to play it forward and turn a tragedy into a gift for so many others in need. Our prayers are with the Mayasich family.
The Mejasich Family
Dear Dan and Landis
We are so saddened by your loss. Please know that you are all in our thought and prayers.
Jeff, Liz , Matt and Marisa Mejasich
Abby Messing
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Mayasich and Mayasich family,
I remember Robby as SUCH a great and nice guy. When we were in 5th and 6th grade, I remember going to Claire Thomey’s house and walking in and seeing him sitting on the refrigerator eating cheerios watching TV. Robby was always so funny, and a free spirited guy. Everyone in Minnesota feels for all of you.
Maureen Spencer
I have been praying for you all. I hope it helps. I’m a parishioner at Xavier.
Larry and Pat Schaefer
Dear Landis, Dan, Danny and Francis,
We remember well that smiling bright-eyed boy. Our hearts go out to you all, for the unbelieveable loss you have sustained. It was amazing to read of Robbie’s legacy – that smile and spirit just continued to grow . That the manner of his death was in an act of generosity and courage heightens that legacy, and makes us feel that Robbie is still a powerful presence. Bless him, bless you all. We will keep you in our prayers.
With Love, Pat and Larry
Stephanie Fellner
Our thoughts are with you. He was a wonderful, sensative, thoughtful, and kind friend. Khale was very grateful to have him in his life. We’ve always remembered be him with a smile and warm thoughts. And for that matter, all of you. I still hang a red shoe on my back door, Landis!~ We wish there were words to help at a time like this… We send our love and energy in hopes that that anything might give a bit of help, and think of your family and hold you near in the days to come.
Love, the Fellners
Char
Robby, I know and love you through your mom, she beamed about you all summer long while we took our long walks on the Vineyard, I am so very lucky and happy to have become a part of your life through hers, I will always love you, I threw a piece of east coast seaglass into the ocean for you, and I am bring one to your family today to celebrate your life and remember you forever……Thank You Robby for your gift of love to all of us!
Char Rowayton CT
Patricia Fullmer
Dear family,
You as well as Robbie have been in my prayers. The loss of so beautiful a young man is hard to imagine. How wonderful that he has contributed to the lives of others and I pray that fact will continue to give you comfort.
God bless you all.
Pat Fullmer, a member of St Francis Xavier and the greater Brophy Family
Sam Mayasich
I am blessed to say Robby was family and my friend.
Bob & Heather Faust
Dear Dan & Landis, John Misner and I haven’t hooked up with each other for awhile . Well, we finally did hook-up, that’s when he shared the devastating news about your loss and your amazing son, Robby !
Dan,it has a been some time since I have had been able to enjoy our long weekend of fly-fishing. Two of my missed trip’s were the result of being up to bat two times in five years with Hodgkin’s-Lymphoma.
I never know what the proper thing to say to the loved ones. So,
please know that Robby,and the entire Mayasich clan are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Bob & Heather Faust ~ From Glencoe,Illinois
Anne Sabourin
Dear Landis, Dan, Danny and Frances,
I just found out today a year after Robby’s death of his passing. I am deeply saddened to hear of your terrible loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and know that Robby will be forever in yours and our memories. I still often think of you all with fondness and Claire went to see if you were on facebook and found this news. I know Robby was so amazing in so many ways as a child and as a young man. Our love and prayers.
Anne, Mike, Claire and Laura Sabourin