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Robert Foster Obituary

Beloved Husband of the late Carol (nee Goss). Loving Father of Jennifer (Dan CFD) McVicker, Michael, and Cathleen (Sean) Huenecke. Dear Grandfather of Erik, Luke, Peter, Jessica, and Ryan. Fond Brother of the late Thomas, Donald, Jack, and Jeanne Tighe. Dear Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special appreciation to Bob's caregiver and friend Al. Visitation Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 2825 W. 81st Street, Chicago, IL. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Leo High School, 7901 South Sangamon, Chicago, IL 60620 would be appreciated. Bob retired from Leo High School in 2010 after over 40 years in numerous capacities, Teacher, Head Football Coach, Athletic Director, Principal and President. Recipient of Leo High School Alumni Association "Man of the Year" in 2008 and Hall of Fame Inductee. Tony Lawless Award winner. 2013 Inductee to the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame and 1983 Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame Recipient, 1999 Distinguished American Award from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (Chicago Metro Chapter), 2006 ISCC Educator of the Year Award. Arrangements entrusted to Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 29, 2019.

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BOB SMITH

November 23, 2022

BOB STILL THINK ABOUT YOU SIR NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN

Bob Smith

November 23, 2021

BOB (MR FOSTER) WAS A GOOD FRIEND WHO I LOVED TO TALK TO IN OUR HANGOUT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND WILL MISS HIM DEARLY FOR YEARS TO COME.

BOB SMITH

November 10, 2020

MR FOSTER WAS MY FRIEND THROUGHT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND A REALLY FINE MAN. MANY GOOD TIME WITH BOB THAT WILL STAY IN MY HEART FOREVER. MAY THE PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON YOU PAL.

Mary (Bayer) Perkins

December 2, 2019

Mr. Foster was my 7th grade teacher at O'Toole School (1969-70). He was tough, kind, and perhaps the best teacher I ever had. Those were tumultuous times and he was a God-send. My condolences to his family.

Shirley Scuito

November 30, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless.

November 29, 2019

My families hearts are with you and your family.

Mike Houlihan

November 28, 2019

Condolences to the family of Coach Bob Foster, will never forget his kindness to me as a coach at Mt. Carmel, and as a leader of Leo HS and friend over the years. God rest his lovely soul.

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