Robert James Chesla, 93, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Alexandria, Va. and Valley Lee, Md., passed away on February 27, 2024. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Ann Chesla in 2000. He is survived by daughters Cathy Chesla and Creig Smith (David), and grandsons Thomas and Andrew Smith.

Bob was born in Minneapolis, MN. Bob was a proud Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a Georgetown University alumnus and a member of Delta Phi Epsilon Professional Foreign Service Fraternity.

He and Ann lived in Alexandria, Va. until 1974, where Bob was an Operations Manager for Sears, JC Penneys and then Marlo Furniture. They moved to Delray Beach and owned Robert's Gift Center on Atlantic Ave for 25 years. They worked with the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce to develop Atlantic Avenue as a destination. They enjoyed summers in Valley Lee, Md.

He volunteered many years at the100 Ft Christmas Tree and The Honda Classic. He was a longtime Marlins and Heat fan and an avid golfer.

Funeral Mass will be 11 am April 20, at St. Francis Xavier in Newtowne, Md.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tri County Animal Rescue, 21287 Boca Rio Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433.