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Robert Sokolowski Obituary
Robert A. Sokolowski, age 91, a lifelong resident of Erie, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was born in Erie on January 15, 1923, a son of the late Anthony and Gladys Cieslikowska Sokolowski.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII, and became a prisoner of war for nine months in Germany. He retired from Hammermill Paper Co., where he worked in the box shop. After his retirement, Robert went on to work for Roth Cadillac for 20 years, as a courtesy driver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Helen E. Sokolowski, in February, and two brothers, Raymond and Carl Sokolowski.
He is survived by three sons, Robert J. Sokolowski and his wife Diane, Richard Sokolowski and his wife Dorothy and James Sokolowski and his wife Susan, all of Erie; eight grandchildren, Eric and Matthew Sokolowski, Mark and Steven Sokolowski, Leah Stazer, Jami, Lindsay and Daniel Sokolowski and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, PA 16504, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., and are invited to a prayer service there on Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 1553 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16510.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Sokolowski
Debbie Gerlock
April 16, 2014
To The Sokolowski Family
Sending my condolences to you on the loss of your Dad.
Your Dad was my mothers nephew, he was my cousin. He and your Mom were close with my sister and her husband, Elsie and Roy Hall. Sympathy is also sent on behalf of the Hall and Staszewski families.
Prayers of comfort to each of you.
April 9, 2014
Dear Cousins
Our sympathy on the passing of your parents. They were a special pair spreading smiles and laughs wherever they went. Sorry we cant be there to share your sorrow. Remember the good times.
Love Mary Lou (Koenig) Burkhart and Scorchy
tim hammer
April 9, 2014
bob and family, i am so sorry for your lose, your dad was a tough old man. we bumped heads a few times at work, of course all in fun. he will be missed but he's in a much better place now. sorry but other committments, prevented me to attend
Paul Strohmeyer
April 9, 2014
Jim and Family,
Sorry to hear of your Dad's Passing.
How you can show support
Carrie Swain
April 9, 2014
Bob and Diane, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and of your mother a few months ago. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family
Brenda
April 9, 2014
Dear Rick, Dorothy, Jim, Sue, Rob and Diane,
My deepest sympathies to you and your families, losing both of your parents and my dear, dear friends in two months is overwhelming and so very sad. Please know that mom and dad touched so many lives with their kindness, thoughtfulness and love. God Bless.
Barb Guelcher
April 9, 2014
Bob & Diane, I want to extend my sincere sympathy in the loss of your dad and mom so close. Prayers of healing and peace to you both and your family. God Bless
Sharon Weed
April 8, 2014
So sorry to hear about your dad. You have my sympathies.
Carla Klaes
April 8, 2014
My sympathy to Robert's family, He was a good friend to me when we worked together at Roth. Always a gentleman, and so kind to everyone. He laughed at me trying to speak Polish, we will miss him very much.
Bill Duffin
April 8, 2014
Bob,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 8, 2014
Bob, speaking for myself and our Academy High School classmates, we wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. We also wish to pass along our utmost respect and appreciation to him for his service to our country, and know that you are very proud of him. We know that with the passing of your mother just two months ago, this has been a very tough year for you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Chuck Pora, and your Academy High School Class of 1964 classmates
April 8, 2014
Bob and Diane,
My sympathy in the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Sawdey
Jake Corwin
April 8, 2014
Bob,Diane, Eric and Matt,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
April 8, 2014
Rob, Rick, Jim
I cannot believe your dad is gone. When I saw his name in the paper I immediately started to cry. I loved him so very much. Every time I think of him the tears flow. Selfishly I will miss getting a warm hug and hearing those words he ALWAYS gave me, I love you. I will treasure the memory of him dancing with me at my wedding and all the special things he told me.
He was a brave man and he loved his family .
One can only hope he is now playing pinocle with your mom and my parents.
My deepest sympathy to you, your spouses and your family.
Love Chris
Daniel Kendrath
April 8, 2014
Salute! God Bless Bob & Family. R.I.P. Robert
Tom & Carol Koenig
April 8, 2014
Sympathy to Bob's family.
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