Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston
Jan 27, 1934 - Aug 12, 2025
Lisa and Karen and family~
I haven’t seen your father in years but the memories I have are strong and happy. What a beautiful life he and your mother created. Thinking of you with many prayers wrapped around your entire family. Love you
Kay Fossum
Kay Fossum
August 18, 2025 | Savage, MN | Friend
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your parents’ journey together was a beautiful dance of love—one that continues, even as they watch over you from eternity. May their unending love wrap around you and bring you comfort in this hardest of times. My deepest sympathy accompanies you.
Carolina Andrakovich
August 17, 2025 | Troy, MI | Friend
SIMUNOVIC, Robert A.; of Clarkston; born January 27, 1934 in Zagreb, Croatia to Francis and Maria Simunovic; passed away suddenly on August 12, 2025 at the age of 91;
preceded in death a month ago by his wife of 66 years, Helen; father of Lisa (Robert Blasi) Simunovic and Karen (Matthew) VanGilder;
grandfather “Dida” of Nicholas and Michael VanGilder; preceded in death by his parents and his sisters.
Robert served in the U.S. Army and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from New York University. He retired from General Motors as Director of Overseas Export Production. Robert attended St. Daniel Catholic Church and was a member of St. Lucy’s Croatian Catholic Church, Troy. Along with his wife, Helen, he volunteered at St. Lucy’s Croation Catholic Church. He was an avid soccer fan. He enjoyed playing and coaching. His passion for soccer led him to start a youth program in the mid 70’s in Montville, NJ that is still active today. Robert directed the Croation Catholic Church Choir in New York for many years. He was proud of his Croatian heritage and loved spending time with family.
Friends may visit Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston on Sunday, August 17th from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm with sharing at 6:00 pm.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 18th at 11:00 am at St. Lucy Croatian Catholic Church, 200 E. Wattles Road, Troy with visiting at the church at 10:30 am.
A Private interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.
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