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Robert Kostek Obituary

Memorial services for Mr. Robert William Kostek were held at the Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home on Friday afternoon Dec. 21, 2007.

Conducting the service was Mr. Gary Kenyon, Elder of the North Adams congregation of Jehovah Witness. Mr. Kosteks father-in-law, Leo Pepin, offered personal reflections and family memories.

Burial followed in the Kostek family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery with Mr. Kenyon offering the committal prayers.

Serving as bearers were Leo Pepin, son-in-law Ricardo Garcia, Daniel Pepin, Paul Cote, Christopher Cote and Paul O’Brien.

Mr. Kostek, 55, a resident of Bennington died Dec.16 at The Centers for Living and Rehabilitation following a courageous battle with cancer.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home in Bennington.
Published by Bennington Banner from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, 2007.

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Kevin and Francine Klein

December 26, 2007

Francine and I wish to offer you our deepest condolences over Bob's passing. We know he was suffering and his prognosis was not promising.We wish you and your family God's comfort and peace.
We apologize that though we were not able to make it to the funeral home on Friday, we want you to know that we sorrow with you and are holding you up in prayer. (Phil 4:6-7)
Sincerely, Kevin and Francine Klein

Pete Taylor

December 20, 2007

I first met Bob while working as Veteran's Employment Counselor at the Vt. Dept. of Employment & Training in the early 1990's. Bob was a perfect gentleman. In recent years when I would meet him he was just as affable even though I knew he was having a rough time.

December 19, 2007

Mario and Theresa Mazzola, would like to send our love and condolences to you and your family. and we will see you soon.

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