For over six decades Bob Delmonteque crossed America and for that matter the world illustrating health, bodybuilding and anti-aging at its best. Bob Delmonteque opened up more doors for more people then thousands collectively could open in many lifetimes. He was the first real men’s model and painted by world Famous Salvador Dli.
It was Bob Delmonteque and Jack Lalanne that were the two role models for millions leading the way to health, fitness, anti-aging and a clean honest successful lifestyle.
I was personally so fortunate to have had Bob Delmonteque at many of our productions; such as the; “Academy of Bodybuilding and Fitness Awards®” just to name one where Bob received the “Lifetime Achievement Award”.
On 5TH September 2011 Labor Day weekend. Bob was inducted into the “MUSCLE BEACH VENICE Hall of Fame” and given a plaque on their Walk of Fame. On his behalf, I accepted the Award and gave it to him along with a life size signed picture of Bob’s many book covers. Bob had under gone many radiation treatments for cancer and was too weak to make an appearance. Bob was indeed very happy to also receive a plaque from Ironman’s John Balik that same day.
When Bob spoke, the ground shook, people listened, he made you think and take account of your life with health, fitness and those around you…. He was Joe Weider’s closest friend and competent and knowledgeable partner for over sixty decades.
It was Bob Delmonteque that opened the doors to me personally. Collectively, Bob and I persuaded Joe Weider adopted our first “Women’s Figure / Model” contest and “Men’s Weider guy” at the 2000 Olympia Expo in Las Vegas. This was the official first events for Men’s Physique as they call it today. Women’s Figure was born at the 2000 Olympia as well. Unfortunately it took the powers that be ten long years to see our collective visions and get it right.
Bob had that Mr. Hollywood personality all the way to all he met right up to the end. Clean shaving, trimmed white hair, charming to say the least. Bob always wore a $5000 custom suite that fit him to the tee. He brought glamour and glitz to our industry. No sweat shirts or sweat pants for Bob.
Bob and I were working on a large project that we hope will be launched in late 2012. It was Bob’s favorite sayings: never give up! And to give um hell Mike. Also, Bob always quoted; a man’s lifeline is his waistline! Bob was like a Father to me.
~ Bob Delmonteque ~ RIP
Testimonial Written by:
Mike Glass Productions©
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