Personal
In 1957, Friend married Patricia Koval, a nurse in the office of the Pirates' team doctor. They have two children; son Bob Friend Jr. was a professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
Friend served as controller of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania from 1967 to 1975. In 1976, he joined an insurance brokerage, eventually becoming a vice president. He has been a three-time delegate to the Republican National Convention and is a Freemason.
Friend currently lives in Pittsburgh.
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