Robert J. Novak

Dear Eileen,

I was so saddened to hear of your husband's death; I only found out yesterday. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Haley and Eileen,

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I am so very sorry for what you must be going through right now. I used to babysit for Haley when she was younger and I remember Bob being such a devoted dad to her. You both are in my prayers.

Eileen,

I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are heart are with you and your family.

Dear Eileen,

I have such vivid memories of Bob from our earliest days with MRS. He was such a unique and intelligent man, with a quick wit and admirable tenacity. In a business world where we meet so many people, he stood out and will always stand out. I am devastated at your sudden loss, and have you and the family he cherished so much in my thoughts.

Dear Eileen and Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of Bob. He was so kind and caring and always made me laugh. He put everyone else before himself. He will always be in my heart. He was a true friend and I will miss him deeply.

Eileen and Haley, I am so sorry to hear about Bob. My deepest sympathies, I always enjoyed talking to Bob, he will be sadly missed. You will all be in our prayers.

Haley,
I'm so sorry to hear what had happened. Your dad was a great guy. When we were little, he would do everthing for us. He was so sweet. My family is shocked. So lease accept our deepest sympathy. He'll never be forgotten. He is in a better place.

Bob was a smart, friendly, and gentle man. It was a pleasure to work with him on any project, and I especially enjoyed all of our spontaneous discussions in the hallway or office kitchenette -- musings about everything from food to grammar to book publishing to travel. He was a Renaissance man! It is a hard loss to believe is real, and not one any of us want to accept, and my heart goes out to his family and friends.

I am very shocked after hearing this. My hearty condolences for his family. He was a great co-worker with bold voice. We really miss him and will always remember him in our prayers.

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Bob's passing. He was truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. I'll miss our friendly hellos and chats in the office. My condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family.

Bob was an amazing human being. His untimely departure is a great loss to us all. He taught me many things as his employee, but I learned more from his friendship and keen sense of humor. I will never forget him. His family and friends have my deepest sympathy.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Bob was a great co-worker and office neighbor, he will be missed.

Eileen & Haley
I'm overwhelmed with grief for your loss. Bob was a true geniune friend and always full of sunshine. I will always remember the great times we have shared. I've been blessed to know him and know how much he loves you both. My prayers are with you.
Linda Lapre

Eileen, Haley, friends, and family,
I will always remember Bob leading a group of MRS staff members around Chinatown in San Francisco looking for his 4th or 5th meal, ideally something he has never eaten before. He had a spirit of adventure, an inquisitive nature, a quirky sense of humor that brightened the moment for those who paid attention, plus those tastefully colorful ties that reflected his soul. May the special moments linger and bring comfort always.

Eileen and family,

I am shocked and saddened to hear this news. Words fail at times like this.

My favorite memory of Bob was when this flourescent bulb high above my desk started to burn out. For about a month I worked under a strobe light and went home every day with a migrane. MRS did not own a ladder tall enough to get to the offending light bulb. No one was willing to do anything about it, but when Bob found out he grabbed a rickety A-frame ladder. Somehow he ballanced himself by standing on the "this is not a step" top step of the ladder and the top of my cubicle wall! I got dizzy just watching him but he calmly took the light fixture apart and unscrewed the bulb. He was my personal hero for the rest of my time at MRS.

Dear Eileen:

This is indeed a tremendous loss. Bob was the one who first hired me into MRS several years ago. He even took me around locally around this area to look for a place to live, and also showed me the new MRS building that was being built at that time. I remember him saying that a sense of humor is what keeps him going through the day, and he certainly practiced this to the fullest.

Our deepest sympathies to you, Haley and the others in the family.

Dear Eileen and Haley,

It was shocking and much more saddening to hear the news about Bob. Bob and I worked together at Highmark and he was a very dear friend of mine. He always talked about both of you and how much he loved you. He was very proud of you Haley. I hope god gives you both the strength and courage to get through this tough period. My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Please give me a call if you need anything.

Usha

Dear Eileen and Haley: My prayers are for you today and always. I will remember Bob's smile, his great sense of humor, his talents and most importantly, his great love for you both. Our Lord has you in the palm of His hands.

We were so very sorry to read of Bob's passing. He was always so much fun to talk to when he was at Main Street! Know you all are in our hearts and prayers. With love, Erna & Lynne in Lawrenceville

Dear Eileen and Haley,
We are very sorry and shocked to hear of Bob's passing. We will always remember him for his wry sense of humor and for the joy that he brought to your lives -- he clearly loved both of you very, very much. We feel fortunate to have known him, if only for a very short time.
Please know that we will always be here to support you. Love, Denise & Dave

I'll never forget the first time I met Bob. Three of my co-workers sat down to interview him for a contracting position at Highmark. Even under such a stressful situation Bob was cool, calm and collected. (I think that was his middle name!) We immediately wanted to hire him. Of course we had to make our recommendation to the boss and we were lucky enough to work with Bob from then on. Bob was a wonderful person to work with and to call a friend. I can't believe he's gone. He will never be forgotten.

Dear Eileen,

Bob was a uniquely memorable person for so many reasons. His intelligence, quick wit, technical acumen, and genuine decency will always be remembered fondly by those who knew him.

My colleagues and I at Sheridan will keep you, Haley, and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Barry

Dear Eileen and Haley,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bob’s untimely passing. All day today I couldn’t stop thinking about him—I just can’t believe he’s gone.

I have fond memories of Bob. Bob was instrumental in getting me hired at MRS, back in 2001 when I had just moved to Pittsburgh. I truly enjoyed being a part of the MRS family. I am so thankful to him for his help.

In my memory of Bob, I always remember him as a handsome, nice man with a great sense of humor. I remember him as a hardworking and responsible person, and as a good and attentive father to Haley. I was impressed with his poise when giving presentations or running meetings. As my boss, he always treated me with great respect and had confidence in me, for which I am thankful.

I was really touched that even after he left MRS he remembered me, sending me a congratulatory email when I had my son, for example.

I have great sympathy for you two in this time of loss. My best wishes to you both. Bob was an unforgettable person and I will remember him fondly. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Sincerely,

Dear family & friends of Bob,

I worked with Bob for awhile at Highmark several years ago, and can say that he is one of my fondest memories and favorite co-workers of that time. He had a way of making every day, better by sharing stories of his family, especially his wonderful daughter. He loved you all very much, and will be sadly missed by many.

Sincerely,

Dear Eileen,
You have been such a dear friend for so many years--I feel like we have been through so much together-- We've analyzed every minute detail of our joys and our heartaches on those too long runs! I am so sorry that you are going through such a devastating loss.
I am always here for you. Love, Luisa Bonavita

Dani and I were saddened to hear the news. Bob was a very unique and special individual. He made me laugh alomst every time we had the opportunity to talk. I know we will all miss him in the days and years to come. I will always have cheerful memories of Bob and I hope that his family can stay strong through this difficult time. We love you Eileen!

Dear Ms. Novak and Haley, I cannot be more shocked or sad today. Bob was someone that came to my aid in the very early stages of our fight here in Robinson and Montour School District, he was a bright articulate and very decent man. We are lessened by his loss but absolutely strengthened for having known him. My heart goes out to you both and if there is anything I can do please just ask. God Bless.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. WE HAVE SO MANY POSTIVE MEMORIES OF HIM AS A WONDERFUL PERSON THAT DEEPLY LOVED HIS FAMILY AND ALWAYS TOLD AMAZING STORIES OF THEM. WARMEST WISHES, TEKSYSTEMS

Eileen and Haley please accept my deepest sympathy. I left MRS 10 years ago so you wouldn't know me. I loved Bob, he reminded me so much of my son. We laughed and joked together all the time. He came to my desk when he was hungry or wanted candy. He was a great guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Extremely sorry to learn about the sudden and untimely departure of dear Bob. He was an excellent human being and a superb team member. May the Almighty grant peace to the departed soul and give courage and strength to all the family members to bear the irreparable loss.

Daddy,
I wish i had the right words to tell you how sorry I am and i couldnt imagine how your feeling. I love you with all my whole heart and I'll always be here for you. LOve you

-Rae

My dearest cousin Haley and my auntie Eileen,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. I miss him so much already. In this time and sorrow lets be here for one another. I love you both with all my whole heart and am here for you always. love you,xoxo
Rach

I am deeply saddened by this news. My prayers go out to the rest of your family in this time of sorrow. I must say that Bob was a genuine person and a wonderful colleague. May the good Lord grant you eternal rest as you have been called by Him.

Dear Eileen & Haley,
Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow for your loss. Bob and I met 16 years ago at MBA School only to end up working together years later at MRS. He was a wonderful human and a fantastic friend. I am sure many will agree just thinking about Bob could put a smile on your face. I will miss him terribly. May your memories give you strength during this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Amy Bosetti and Family

Eileen and Haley, we are deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss. I was the grateful beneficiary of Bob’s expertise many times when he worked for MRS and appreciated his open willingness to help. You have our heartfelt condolences. Gordon, Lynne and Tony Pike.

I'm shocked and saddened to hear the news about Bob. He was always full of life and the joy of living it whenever I saw him so it is very hard to think that he is gone from this world. My deepest sympathy goes to Eileen.

Dear Eileen and Haley,
I am deeply sad and shocked about the sad news; my thoughts and prayers are with you both and the rest of the family. In the short time that I had the pleasure of working with Bob, we became good friends; he was funny and a genuine nice person. May our Lord be with him and grant him eternal peace.

It is impossible to fathom a world without Bob in it. Though out of sight, Bob was never out of heart and mind. He was a friend I could count on no matter how much time had passed since we last talked. My sympathies to Haley, Eileen, and Bob's brother, sister and families. He talked often of you all, and loved his nieces and nephews. Bob touched all our lives and we are better for it.

Eileen & Haley,
Our family is so sadden by your loss. Bob was a wonderful person who will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go to you at this most sadden time.
Dawnann Crissman (Grzegorczyk) and Family

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I really liked Bob a lot and will miss him a great deal. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends - this is such an immense loss.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, you are all in our thoughts & prayers. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow
Fran Rocereto & Family

Eileen,
Mike and I are unable to find words or to try and make sense of this profound loss. Know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers. I first met Bob and Haley sitting at a picnic table at MRS years ago. He went out of his way to befriend me and include me. Who was this good looking, funny guy who was devoted to his little girl? I was happy years later to learn that you two were together. This is a difficult time for you but I know that Bob will always be with you in the memories of your time together that was much too short.
maryellen and mike driver

We are indeed so shocked to hear the sad news. Having worked with Bob - he was the most amazing person to work with. May God grant his soul eternal peace and the strength to the family members to bear this tremendous loss. God Bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's entire family. May you all be comforted with wonderful memories of him.
Cindy, Drew and family

Eileen,
Words escape me. I'm so, so sorry.
My prayers and love are with you.
Lori Wilson

My most sincere condolences go out to Bob's family. Bob was a warm and funny guy, whose smile and sense of humor brightened the office. I was hoping to see him again. He is gone too soon and will be missed.

Dear Eileen and family,

So very sorry to hear about your loss. Bob (Sven) will be missed by all who knew him.

Please know that you and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is ever anyway we can be of help, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We love you...
Sandy Webber and family

Dear Haley,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a wonderful dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You.
With Sympathy and Love,
Miss Carolyn D. (union church child care center)

Bob a was a wonderful person to work with and a good friend. He will be greatly missed.