Robert R. Slatinsky, 75, of Palmetto, FL passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014 at Bay Pines VA Health Care System, Hospice Unit.
Bob was born on September 3, 1938, to John and Mary Slatinsky in Chicago, IL. After serving in the US Air Force from 1957 to 1960, he worked for United Airlines in Chicago and moved to Pinellas County in 1963 where he worked as a Foreign Car Mechanic retiring after more than 35 years. Bob was a sailor, master woodworker, and a free spirit who always believed it was 5:00 somewhere.
He is survived by his two daughters, Brigitte Slatinsky and Monique (Tom) Cook, both of Seminole, FL; brother, John of Oconomowoc, WI; and two grandchildren, Victoria and Christopher Cookand his first wife Cathy Slatinsky, who was always there for him with assistance and support. He was preceded in death by his wife of 22 years in 2005, Nancy.
A graveside service with military honors will be presented at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Reception immediately to follow at Seminole Isle.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bay Pines VAHCS, PO Box 5005, Sect. 135, Bay Pines, FL 33744. Write “Hospice” in the memo.
Please sign the guestbook below.
To our dear friends;
Remember, Bobs not gone… he is just on a different frequency.
We love you all,
Barb and Dave
We will sadly miss “dancing Bob”, we used to call him. We have such fun memories of him at Woody’s
River Roo and had such fun at his pig roasts at his home. We will never forget him!
Sincerely, Gail and Larry Scott