Robert A. Symanski, 61, of Pinellas Park, FL passed away of natural causes at the Bay Pines VA Hospital, Bay Pines, FL on February 28, 2008. A native of Boston MA and a local resident since 1955, when he moved here from Boston, MA; he was a typewriter repair man for ABC office equipment company; a catholic; a member of the Masonic Lodge; a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and a United States Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by a brother, Stephen Symanski and his wife, Kathy of Bigfolk, MT. Graveside services are 10:00 AM, Friday, March 7, 2008 at the Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, FL with VFW Post 9272, officiating. VETERANS FUENRAL CARE-CLEARWATER, FL. 727-467-0922
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Bob, I’m thankful that you were a part of my life. At first as one of my Dad’s buddys; later as a mentor and freind. As usual we never did get to do some of the things we planned but I will always treasure the chats we had, the cool tools you invented, the Rambler, pistola’s and all the old machines.
Funniest of all, the afternoon we spent trying to figure out how you were getting a picture on the TV when the wire was hanging out of the wall without an end, I never got to tell you I saw the real cable coming in on the other side of the house when I was leaving.
Well Ramblin’ Man till we next meet God Bless and Godspeed, we’ll go cruising in that Red Rambler.
Our Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bob was a good, but private person and neighbor. He will be missed in the mornings, as he left for work and the evenings, when he returned.
Robert,Well I called you Robert because there were just too many Roberts in my life. It us the only way I could keep them all straight.
Robert I enjoyed working with you for 15yrs. at ABC Office Systms. I could talk to you about anything. We would laugh and joke around alot.
I thought of you offten after I left ABC. You were wise, smart and a good friend. I miss you.
The following members of the V.F.W. Post 9272 Honor Guard were priviledged to participate in the service to honor your loved one’s service to our country:
Bud Burket—Captain
Dayle Stevens—Chaplain
Len Davis—Sgt. of the Guard
Vern Covell—Rifle
Perry Potter—Rifle
Belinda Potter—Rifle
Fred Mai—Rifle
Nancy Campbell—Flag Bearer
Jeanne Burket—Bugler
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss and thank you for your
generous donation to our Post. These donations enable us to further our efforts in giving all
veterans the honors they deserve.
May John rest in peace.