July 7, 1990 - July 29, 2010SOUTH BEND - Robert K. Furlong Jr., 20, of South Bend, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 5:30 a.m. in his home. Rob "Robbie" was born in South Bend on July 7, 1990, to Robert K. Sr. and Kim Furlong, and had remained a lifelong resident in South Bend. He was currently preparing to enter his sophomore year at Indiana University at South Bend. Rob was a 2009 graduate of St. Joseph High School after completing Holy Cross Grade School. Along with Rob's parents, he is survived by his older sister, Emily and Hewitt Hall of Monroe, LA; two younger brothers, Evan G. and Cole R. Furlong, both at home; paternal grandparents, Keen A. and Dorothy J. Furlong of South Bend; and maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Patricia Kubiak of Granger; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Robbie deeply loved his family, friends and his music. His compassion, caring, sense of humor and love for all his family and friends will be missed by all beyond compare. We would like to thank all the emergency personnel from the Clay Fire and Rescue Department and St. Joseph County Police Officers Jozates and Albright for their heroic efforts. Thank you all for doing what you do to help so many people. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1020 Wilber Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 3-8 p.m. on Monday, August 2nd, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, where a Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. Contributions in memory of Robert K. Furlong Jr. may be donated to the Holy Cross Grade School Renaissance Campaign, 1020 Wilber Street, South Bend, IN 46628. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.