Robb Thomas, 51, a longtime fixture on Chicago’s bartending scene, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Nov. 4. Robb was also a performer in the Ice Capades from 1975-1980 and an avid creator of greeting cards as a medium to share his message of love.

Robb was the beloved father of Ian, Chelsea, Justin Thomas and Kayte Neal. He was also the very proud and loving grandfather of Ashley and Tristan Neal, the dear brother of Gayle Stone and Julie Thomas and dear friend of Jack Seymour and Carol Kovalevych.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary-Ann Thomas and sister Donna Gates.

Robb will be remembered as a dreamer and an artist, a generous and free-spirited man who brought light everywhere he went.

A private family service has been arranged.

Arrangements are by Cremation Society of Illinois, (773) 281-5058.