Photo courtesy of Kassly Mortuary, Ltd. - Fairview Heights
1944 - 2016
Offered Mass for Bob today & placed him in our Prayer Jar here at Our Lady of Life to be prayed for at every Mass, Rosary & Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the rest of July.
My heart goes out to the Kadavi family.
Louise Frederick Flood
July 19, 2016 | St Louis, MO
Very sorry about your loss. No amount of planning or knowing prepares you for the loss of a parent. My Dad's been gone for over 10 years and there's not a day goes by I don't think about him. I met your Father about 10 years ago at a funeral and he was such a joy to talk to. The world needs more people like your Father in it.
Ken Kadavi
July 17, 2016 | O'Fallon, IL
I'm having trouble putting words together, because I haven't had any real contact with my cousin Bob since I was about 12 (I'm 56 now). But, I have a memory that he answered his country's call and did his duty with honor, during a time when this nation was in great turmoil. I know through his daughter Misty's Facebook postings that he was a man who loved his children, his grandchildren, and was an all around GREAT guy. He will be missed by his friends and the people who loved him. R.I.P....
Jerry Kadavi Jr.
July 14, 2016 | Belleville, IL
Robert Joseph Kadavi, known to most as "Bob" was born April 8, 1944 and entered eternal life on July 13, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Rosemary Kadavi.
Beloved father of Angel and Thomas Odom, Candy and Joshua Heyen, Misty and Jason Taylor, Joseph and Katie Kadavi, and Bobbie Jo Kadavi. Dear grandfather of Grace, Faith, and William Odom, Nathaniel, Addison, and Evelyn Heyen, Matthew, Wyatt, and Gatlin Taylor, Nikolas Davis, Lukas Kadavi, Kadin and Kylie Brown, Jersey Kadavi, and Makaila Kadavi. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Sharon Kadavi, and nephews, Chad (wife Beth) and Nicholas Kadavi, as well as infinite friends that he met along the way.
Bob served his country in Vietnam in the United States Air force for two tours. He retired as a switchman from the Terminal railroad in Madison, IL. Bob was a devoted father and beloved grandpa and his grandchildren brought him immense joy. He was an avid traveler that drove across the United States several times with his favorites spots being in Ria Dosa, New Mexico and several locations in Wyoming. He had a new appreciation for life after suffering three strokes at the age of 59 and although the rehabilitation process was grueling he persevered. He appreciated the simple things in life like: camping in the motor home, duct tape, a good meal with family and friends, hugs from his family, candy/ice cream, cologne, and sunglasses. Bob never meet a stranger without finding out where they were from and what their story was. He would always compliment a pretty women and advised to always forgive quickly and appreciate God's glory.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you pay forward an act of kindness. Bob, "Over and out".
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL.
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL, with Rev. Jim Sloan officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
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