Robert-Labak-Obituary

Robert Labak

Hickory Hills, Illinois

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Robert Labak, beloved husband of Shirley, nee Benner; dear father of Nicole (Scott) Long; grandfather of Morgan; dear son of Stella and the late Alexander; brother of Alex (Laurie), Judy Gudgalis, Steve (Aggi) and Lori (Steve) Brankin. Member of I.B.E.W. Services private....

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I am so sorry I did not know your father, Nicole, but know he was a great man!

Shirley & Nicole,
As the anniversary of your Husband and Father's passing approaches,I just wanted to say that I am happy to know such a special family. Both of you are strong woman and this past year has made you even stronger. Our family is here for your support and we will continue to keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jill Acke

uncle Bob was a great and funny man.I will never forget him. Aunt shirley and family are in my prayers.James Benner

To his Mother, brothers and sisters he was 'Robert". To the rest of the world he was 'Bob". To me, he was a life long friend as well as my brother. Grieving has been tough but, recounting endless wonderful memories has been easy. Robert 'Bob" Labak has left a warm and heartfelt impression on us all.

I will miss your dad very much and I will always remember his encouraging words and kindness when things were rough with my parents. He has always been there like a father to us all. Even though things are hard now, his strengths will help you and your mom overcome the hurt. I am so thankful to have a family like your's in my life. We love you and are here for you and your mom through this all!

Love, Angi & Makenna

Even though I had only known Bob for a few years,I could tell he had a heart of gold. Nicole has told me many times how wonderful her father is and I am glad I got the chance to meet him. Shirley and Nicole, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Love Jill

Growing up, I knew Bob as "Mr. Labak" and a great father to Nicole. He was not only funny, but quick extend a generous dinner invite to my brother and I, which was always a pleasure! It makes me smile to think about all the great jokes he would tell and how he put up with all the craziness that goes along with having a daughter and her best friend constantly requesting car rides, sleep-overs, etc. He was a great man, and although it has been years since I have seen him, I will always...

Nicole, you are your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I've realized this week just how sentimental my father was. As people are sharing their memories, i've found that he was not only an entertainer (jokester), but a compassionate and sincere person to everyone around him. He kept my baby picture in his wallet from the day that i was born, even though you can barely tell what it is, he kept it. He was also extremely upset a year or two ago when he had to remove his wedding ring, for some tests at the hospital, because he had NEVER taken it off...