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Robert Spenik

1933 - 2017

BORN

1933

DIED

2017

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Bronxville, New York

Robert Spenik Obituary

Spenik, Robert

Robert Spenik died on January 15, 2017. He was 83 years old. Robert "Bob" was born on November 17th 1933, in Gates, PA to Mary and Alec Spenik. He was one of nine children. He received his undergraduate degree from Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) and his Masters degree from Columbia University. In college, Bob was captain of the football team, winning several bowl games and championships and was selected as one of eleven 'All-Time time football team' members for Morris Harvey College. He was inducted into the University of Charleston (Morris Harvey) Golden Eagle Football Hall of Fame in 1995 and in 1998 he was inducted into Washington-Green County Chapter "Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame". Robert began his teaching career as a math teacher and football coach at Poca High School, Poca, West Virginia. He later taught and coached football at Tuckahoe High School, Eastchester, New York. The majority of his career (30+ years) was with the Bronxville High School, Bronxville, NY as Coach, Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent of Bronxville Schools. In the 1960's Bob had an outstanding coaching career, in Bronxville he had a 37 consecutive football game winning streak, won/loss record of 52-4. He was awarded Coach of the Year in 1964, 1965, 1967 & 1969 (NY Daily News, NY Tribune, Westchester County) and top high school coach in Northeast. Bob was such a positive role model to his family, friends and so many football players, high school students and school administration over the years. On April 9, 2016, more than 100 people came together at Siwanoy Country Club to honor and celebrate Coach Bob Spenik, BHS varsity football coach from 1963-1969. There was at least one captain present from each team he coached along with former players, assistant coaches, cheerleaders, twirlers, band members, students, faculty, staff, friends and family. There is also an annual "Robert Spenik Football Award " which is currently still being presented to one Tuckahoe High School and one Bronxville High School student every year who are awarded for exceptional play and competitive spirit at the annual Bronxville-Tuckahoe football game in his honor. Bob Spenik lost his beloved wife, Draunta Lou Holstein in 2008 to cancer, who he was married to for 48 years. He is survived by his son Robert and his wife Linda, daughter Christina and her husband John, five grandchildren Kristoffer, Alexander and Sofia Spenik and Owen and Emily Butler. He is also survived by one brother Ed Spenik, two sisters Marlene Otonicar and Geraldine Straka, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville between the hours of 2-4pm and 6-9pm Thursday, January 19th. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville on Friday, January 20th at 9:45am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations, in Robert Spenik's name to either: "Bronxville School Foundation" 177 Ponfield Road Bronxville, NY 10708, www.bronxvilleschoolfoundation.org or "Tuckahoe School Foundation" 65 Siwanoy Boulevard, Eastchester, NY 10709.

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Published by The Journal News from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2017.

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Mary Paschall

January 12, 2024

You will always have a warm place in my heart. With such fond memories, Mary Paschall

Bruce Abrams

October 8, 2017

There are few people I consider a really "nice guy".
Being a neighbor of his for many years, and sharing a few dinners and Thanksgivings, Bob was always Bob. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and his honesty.
I consider myself lucky to have known him.
What a shame he is no longer with his family.
But he is now back with his love of his life, Draunta.
My condolences to Robert and Christina.

Ann Demarest

January 23, 2017

Mr Spenik was a most memorable teacher. I was a student of his at THS. He was gifted and charismatic.

January 20, 2017

Bob, was the best, a friend, a leader, a mentor. He will be well remember by all who knew him.
In loving memory, The Coopers, Ellie and Rob and Doug

January 20, 2017

Deep condolences to take out the family of Bob Spenik from cousin Barbara her daughters and grandchildren with Ukraine. We are proud to read a biography of Bob, are proud of our relative. Eternal Memory save him.

Allen Hubschman

January 18, 2017

It was the leadership and respect of then Principal Bob Spenik, that led to the first Girl's league in a Section I conference and that was before Title 9 in the early 70's. Alot of "Old School" athletic directors were in opposition until I enlisted Bob's support. To him, it was a "no brainer issue"and out of respect for him, we broke new ground. Look at the girl's programs today , and yes, Bob was on the ground floor of that happening as well. I was the Athletic Director at Rye Neck at the time and without Bob's endorsement, It probably would not have happened, Add this to his resume--a forward thinking sensitive man who was good for kids.
Rest in Peace, Bob.

Mary Orr

January 18, 2017

Bob was the best neighbor and a wonderful friend. He will be missed forever.

mary hawvermale

January 17, 2017

Mr. Spenik was the best at everything he did. Teacher, coach, vice principal, then principal.
I don't think I ever had a teacher I like more,
Mr. Thompson was a close second, but Mr. Spenik
was so kind and understanding and sensitive.
I guess you could say I loved him which is maybe why I got in trouble so much, I could spend time in his office. i will miss him forever and still regret not being able to go to the party for him! But he will be in my thoughts forever!

Jane Cahn

January 17, 2017

Bob was respected by so many who knew him. He earned that respect by being the kind gentleman and great leader he was. Bob was so loved by my husband, Andy Cahn, who passed away just days before Bob. May they both be at peace now. My thoughts are with the entire family.
Fondly, Jane Cahn

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