By Lisa Morton
FROM: Iliad Bookshop

The Iliad’s longtime employee Bob Johnson passed away on January 24, 2022, of a massive heart attack. Bob was much loved for his sense of humor and his kindness; mention to him a favorite show or artist, and he’d probably come back in a few days with a DVD or tape for you. Bob loved (in no particular order) H. L. Mencken, the Boston Celtics, fried clam strips, cats, conspiracy theories surrounding Kennedy’s assassination, Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda, old t.v. detective series, Edward Gorey, Broadway musicals, and pizza (preferably with sausage). Before working at the Iliad, Bob had been a musical theater actor, a joke writer, and a seedy movie theater projectionist.

Bob’s heart issues first started in 2019, and by early 2020 he was no longer able to work, which is why you haven’t seen him around the store for the last two years. However, he still visited several times a week, and his absence will be sorely felt.

Bob also owned three of our official bookstore cats: Torquemada, Helga, and Henrietta, who went home to live with him in 2013. Henrietta has now been adopted by fellow employee Lisa. More Remembrances Found Here