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ROBERT RUNOWSKI Obituary
ROBERT C. SR., July 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Catherine "Cass"; devoted father of Robert (Christy) and Andrew (Lauren); also survived by his brother, Bruce (Debbie); nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Thursday, 10 A.M. Interment at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name can be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Memorial Fund, 2319 S. 3rd St., Phila. PA 19148.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT RUNOWSKI
Barbara Brooks
July 20, 2024
Miss you and Cass dearly.
Greg Galardi
June 26, 2012
Bob;
You are missed here. 15 years was too short a time to know you. Prayers from your friends on the message boards..
Paul Zolig
December 5, 2011
I just learned of Bobs passing. My sincere condolences to his family. I knew Bob thru asp, an on-line pipe group. He will be missed by many.
Robert Robbins
September 4, 2011
Today I wanted to try and compile a list of all of Robert's blends. Rarely do I smoke others. One thing led to another and I'm reading this sad news.
The only connection I had with him was when I lit my pipe. I guess that will last until I,too, light it for the last time.
We shared the same initials>RCR.
May God bless his family and provide strength and guidance.
barbara young
August 21, 2011
just heard of bob's passing.i worked with him in beckley and athens,west virginia.he was brilliant, honorable and worked very hard helping many people. he was very well respected.
my prayers are with you in your loss.
R.A. Stewart
August 17, 2011
I have just learned of Bob's passing on the Smokers Forums website, which is where I knew him. Although we never met, the depth of his knowledge and--more importantly--his warmth and humanity caused me to think of him as a friend. My condolences in your loss.
Charles Funn
August 17, 2011
My deepest condolences to his family. He was a genteleman,a scholar and a great friend of mine in the pipe smoking community.RIP Bob.
Glen Clover
August 16, 2011
I was saddened today to learn of Bob Runowski's recent passing. I offer my deepest condolences to his family on the loss of our friend, honored veteran, and fellow pipesmoker. Be comforted in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew him, and who honor his memory.
Joe Molieri
August 16, 2011
It was with great sadness that I learned of Bob's passing this morning. I knew him through the Christopher Morley Pipe Club and enjoyed his company at our meetings.
Always friendly, pleasant and engaging, he freely shared his knowledge with us all.
A great friend and true gentleman, I will miss him.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family, who I will remember, along with Bob, in prayers.
Alan Siegel
August 16, 2011
Bob was a kind man who I only knew through our mutual passion of pipe smoking. I will miss him and offer condolences to his family.
August 16, 2011
We were enriched by his knowledge and friendship and lessened by his passing.
A gentleman and friend - RIP.
Jimbo - Smokers' Forums friend
August 16, 2011
We were enriched by his knowledge and friendship and lessened by his passing.
A gentleman and friend - RIP.
Jimbo - Smokers' Forums friend
Jay VanHorn
August 16, 2011
Bob was a great man and faithful friend. I will miss him so. He touched the lives of many...
Lester Young
August 16, 2011
Dear Runowski family
I am only now finding out this very sad news. Bob was a leading member of our pipe club Christopher Morley's, and it was fitting that his screen name on many pipe Internet forums was Morleysson.
I really regret that I only met Bob so recently when I joined Morley's several years ago, and he was a major reason why I made sure to adjust my travel plans to attend the meetings. Bob was always a wonderful source of knowledge, wisdom and humor, and I looked forward to spending very quality time at each Morley's meeting.
Curiously, though I am relatively local here in West Chester, I only now learned of this sad news from a cyberfriend in England. Bob was well known and very highly respected all over the world through these forums. Many of my friends looked forward to his invariably witty and informative posts. Bob was the architect of quite a few highly regarded tobacco blends, many with such memorable names as Purple Cow.
My deepest condolences and sympathy to all his family.
Lester Young
West Chester, PA
Katie(McGinn) and Mike Townsend
August 2, 2011
Cass we are so very sad for your loss, I just now found out about the passing of Bob... Know you are in our thoughts and prayers .
JOHN RESCINITI
August 2, 2011
DEAR CASS & SONS,
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL HUSBAND. HE WAS TRULY A GREAT PERSON WITH A BIG SENSE OF HUMOR. I CAN STILL PICTURE HIM PLAYING BASEBALL WITH BOBBY IN GRAMPS' PARKING LOT DOWN THE SHORE. THOSE WERE GOOD OLD DAYS.
Romona McQueen
August 1, 2011
Bob was one of my dearest friends at EPA. We enjoyed many laughs together. He was a caring friend. My prayers go out to his wife and children...whom he talked about all of the time!
Pat McGovern
July 29, 2011
My condolences and prayers to the Runowski family. I worked with Bob at EPA. He was a great person. Rest in peace Bob.
Matkowski
July 28, 2011
Cass and family, Our deepest condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God Bless you all at this time.
Matkowski Family
Barbara & Rich Brooks
July 27, 2011
We send our love and sympathy to Cassie and the Runowski family. May all your fond memories bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 27, 2011
This is sad news...Bob was one of the few EPA personnel I professionally respected, liked and enjoyed working with...he's one of the last of an enlightened breed that knew how to balence the environment and economy and will be missed by all...My heartfelt condolences to his family who I always enjoyed hearing about. It's ironic that I've been thinking of calling him to catch up and have a few laughs.
God bless,
Rick Herd
BARBARA MARINO
July 27, 2011
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE RUNOWSKI FAMILY. BOB WAS THE GREATEST GUY YOU COULD EVER MEET. HE WAS KIND, GENEROUS AND ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING NICE TO SAY. OUR FAMILIES SPENT MANY GREAT YEARS TOGETHER AT OUR HOME IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ. YOU MAY BE GONE BOB, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOU BOB. MARINO & RESCINITI FAMILIES
Sharon McCauley
July 27, 2011
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Runowski family. I had worked with Bob for many years at EPA. He always was kind, generous and a good friend. He always would share wonderful stories with us and we all will miss him here. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Valerie Breznicky
July 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Runowski Family. I had the good fortune to work with and interact with Bob at the EPA for over 25 years. His terrific sense of humor and sharp wit will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joseph Donovan
July 27, 2011
My prayers go out to Bob and his family. Truly a wonderful man and a wonderful Catholic role-model. Hopefully, I'll catch up to his goodness and kindness some day.--Joe Donovan
Rich Paiste
July 26, 2011
Bob will always be remembered as a great friend and witty intellectual. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Runowski family. He will be sorely missed.
Millie Ramos
July 26, 2011
My condolences to the entire Runowski Family. I knew Bob for many years and he always greeted me with a smile and a story to tell. He will be missed by many but not forgotten as he left many memories to remember and treasure here at EPA. Your family is in my prayers.
Kelly Eiser
July 26, 2011
Deepest condolences on your loss. Bob was a wonderful man and a joy to be around. He will be deeply missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Jack & Trudy Perry
July 26, 2011
Words, however, kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you, Cass, Andrew, Lauen, Bobby & Christy comfort and peace of mind. May you all find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.
Bob was a brilliant and kind man. We loved to listen to him speak so eloquently about any subject.
We are saddened by his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Russell Swan
July 26, 2011
I would like to offter my condolences to Bob's family. I will definitely miss brother Bob. I could always depend upon Bob for a good laugh during our days together at EPA. Your family is in my prayers.
Donna McGowan
July 26, 2011
I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Runowski family on the loss of Bob. I was a co-worker of Bob's for my entire career and he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Suzanne Trevena
July 26, 2011
Only Bob had a true understanding and appreciation for redneck culture. We would bond over that. He always had the best stories, especially of how EPA used to be. I'll miss you Bob.
Donna Mooney
July 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We wished Bob Happy Retirement earlier this year and now we have to say goodbye. It's a very sad day here at EPA.
Thomas and Peggy Tustin
July 26, 2011
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Lauren & Dana Revak
July 26, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Anthony DeFalco
July 26, 2011
I was a co-worker of Bob's at the EPA and enjoyed his encyclopedic baseball knowledge. He will be sorley missed. I will pray for him.
July 26, 2011
All of us offer our deepest condolences to the Runowski family...Bob will truly be missed, as he was a wonderful kind and thoughtful person..May God's love help all of you through your grief..Love Fran, Jeff, Rob, Monica,and Andrea
Fran Pilla
July 26, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 26, 2011
My fond memories of Bob Runowski are when I was his Secretary @ EPA during the 1990’s. I found him to be an amazing and interesting man. He was always a true gentlemen and I use to enjoy listening to all the interesting stories about the experiences he went through in his life and how much he loved his family. He will be greatly missed and my heart and prayers go out to his family.
Elaine Mitchell
EPA, Region III
Tom & Darlene Plantulli
July 26, 2011
We are praying for you and your family!
May God's grace ease the pain and provide comfort!
Plantulli Family
Ed Ambrogio
July 26, 2011
All of us at EPA offer our condolences to the Runowski family- Bob was an amazing person, a true Renaissance man and will be greatly missed.
South Philly Vikings
July 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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