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Robert Loiko Obituary
LOIKO, Robert David Robert David Loiko, 59, died on Wednesday (August 9, 2006) at the Meriden Center for Care and Rehabilitation after a courageous battle against cancer. Born on July 1, 1947 in Meriden, he was the son of the Albina (Awdziewicz) Loiko and the late Boleslew Loiko. Robert graduated from local schools and was a parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Robert was employed by the United States Postal Office in Cheshire with over 20 years of service. He was an artist who enjoyed painting and sculpting, expressing himself in the abstract and self interpretive schools. Robert had a lifelong interest in growing flowers. He was a volunteer at the St. Vincent DePaul Shelter and he also was actively involved in assisting AID's patients. Besides his loving mother Albina, Robert is survived by his brother, William Loiko and his wife, Susan of Sarasota, FL, his sister, Carol Loiko of East Haddam; his great niece, Katie Williams of East Haddam and his great nephew, Joshua Loiko of Los Angeles, CA. His Military Funeral will be held on Monday August 14, at 10 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church, Meriden. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. The family requests that memorial donations in Robert's memory be made to St. Stanislaus Church, 82 Akron St., Meriden CT 06450.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Loiko
Ana Gopoian
August 6, 2023
Memories of you and your kind spirit still makes me smile.
Ana Gopoian
August 6, 2022
I miss your kind spirit, gentle presence, and all your wisdom, xoxo
Ana Gopoian
August 6, 2019
You are thought of every time I work with beautiful flowers, Lillies in particular. You inspired so many ♥
Vicki Barr
August 16, 2006
You will be missed greatly by all who cme in contact with you!! You were a good friend and I will miss your gentle smile.
Lucy Marinuzzi
August 15, 2006
It was a thursday night...no particular thursday...just thursday. I had arrived at "hat's off" and within minutes Bob arrived. There was an aura of love and gratitude eminanting from his presence. A light that was shinning like a star. I couldn't help but be drawn towards it. He was smiling and talked to me about what a beautiful night it was. I hadn't noticed until Bob showed me. There was a scent of flowers in the air. The sun was setting and there were shades of purple, blue, red, orange...melting together...a transient yet beautiful gift from God. I almost missed it. To me it was just Thursday. Thank-you Bob...you are that sunset...I am humbled to have experienced the gift of your presence in my life. When I see a beautiful sunset or smell flowers on a breezy summer evening...I will know it's you, and I will share that gift with someone who otherwise might not have noticed. Thank-you for shinning on us.
Pamela Fuschino
August 15, 2006
Dear Bob, I miss you so much already. You were a constant in my life and I always looked forward to hearing what you had to say. I love your smile, your insight, and your gentle courage. Peace be with you. Love, Pam
Brenda Maher
August 14, 2006
Bob you walked me through Area and prepared me for some of my future endeavors. You were so calm and soft spoken, yet, you were so well heard. Rest in Peace.
MEGAN O
August 14, 2006
GOODBYE MY FRIEND. YOUR GENTLE GRACE WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
JOYCE ROSADO
August 14, 2006
BOB YOU WERE THERE FOR ME AS A NEWCOMER AND I RESPECT YOU AND ENJOYED YOU AS A WARM SENSITIVE PERSON JOYCE
David Morse
August 13, 2006
Bob was a good friend always and an especial help guiding me through a difficult time in the 80s. He taught me to live one day at a time; he will be sorely missed.
Mike May
August 13, 2006
Your self-less service was and is a power fo example to me..you've left us way too soon.Go in peace.
Penny Murphy
August 13, 2006
Bob, you meant so much to so many. Thanks for being there for us all. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Ana Gopoian
August 13, 2006
No regrets my friend, it was your time, I don't understand this human place I find it so difficult to accept life on life's terms. It is through your wisdom and courage that I gained couriosity and desire to be me. I will be and respect you in the reflection of you my friend, L&Hs Ana
dwight floyd
August 12, 2006
rest in peace bob.i'll miss you! love you
Roberta Travers
August 12, 2006
Bob was a great man, quiet yet powerful in his comments. A treasure that will be missed
Steve Best
August 12, 2006
Bob was a great man, and I miss him already. Rest in peace God loves you and I do too!!!
leonard maranda
August 12, 2006
i am very sorry for your loss.bob inspired all who had the pleasure of his friendship.i will miss him dearly
Anthony Matias
August 12, 2006
Bob was a wonderful and awe inspiring man, he taught me alot.
I will never forget the time he truely opened my mind, it was not so much what he said, but how he said it and his teaching through example. I will miss him greatly, I loved him like a brother, and will miss his insights and knowledge.God speed. I hope to meet him again on another plain.
Shellyann DeMarco
August 12, 2006
I only got to meet you once very breifly and being who you are and what you represented to certain people, may you rest in peace always.
Jane Lucas
August 12, 2006
He brightened our days at the P.O. with his flowers and his laid back manner. He gave me my only gingerbread house and made me smile with his unique observations. Rest in peace friend. God loves you.
Bernie Staggers
August 12, 2006
A good man to have known, Kind, Sincere, dedicated, with a warm demeaner and a robust understanding of doing the right things. I will miss that happy smile. God Bless you on your way home Bob.
Bernie
Robin Parisi
August 12, 2006
Bob,
You will be missed greatly. I am sorry I did not get the chance to tell you how your words and expression of kindness will always have a special place in my heart. By just being you, you made me a better me. Thank you, Love you. Robin P.
bill mierz
August 11, 2006
Bob was a great individual who will be surely missed by many. he was there for me in good times and bad. i am sorry for your loss. the memory of bob will stay in my heart forever.
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