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for Bob Stupak
Rod Lumry
March 20, 2024
Bob was a gentleman and great human being he helped me back in 1981
Ava Marie D´Arco
September 23, 2022
The pain gets better with each passing year through the help of God , but the memories last forever , much love to the Stupak family on the Anniversary of Bob´s death , Ava Marie D´Arco
Ava D"Arco
September 23, 2021
Sorry for your loss , my father died too 3/2019 , the feeling is unbearable I understand , but now they are in a better place , God Bless you and yours , and most of all God Bless all the dads in Heaven ,
Ava DArco
February 22, 2021
Your dad was a great man , loved Vegas World casino , the best one in town ,
Two of my favorite guys..miss you
Susan Procell
May 28, 2010
Harvey Seppala
April 9, 2010
I just found out about Bob, my condolences go out to his family. Bob was a very unique individual. I first met him in the 70's when I was helping with his new casino. He had converted the Chrysler showroom into the Million Dollar Museum. One day he told me he was going to build a hotel there. Little did I know he would build anything resembling the Stratosphere. He new what he wanted and definitely had a life plan. I will always remember him. What a great achiever he was. God Bless.
Eric Matsuoka
December 22, 2009
I am sorry for such a late entry but I wasn't aware of the online guest book. My deepest condolences on your loss. I recall seeing Bob Stupak's advertisements in Parade magazine but never did take advantage of his offer. It was only after I started visiting Las Vegas, and becoming interested in its history, that I learned more about your father. After reading the book No Limit, I became a true admirer. I wish that I could have met your father and congratulated him on his many accomplishments. I always felt that only Bob Stupak could manage a true revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas but alas, that won't come to pass. I hope that the thoughts of his many admirers bring you some measure of comfort in this holiday season. With greatest aloha from Hawaii, Eric Matsuoka
October 20, 2009
Bob, we remember, the ocelot, you walked, daily on , Brownsville rd. The motorcycle drag, races, you won. AND YOUR DAD"S PLAQUE is still at ST. SYLVESTERS church, in Brentwood Pa. Dick Bergalotti ,Tubby Lauda, Ray Nowicki etc.
donna luero
October 8, 2009
Bob Stupak ,i really going to miss u.i worked for him in cocktials.the best time of my working life .i remmber one christmas me and my sister michele gave him a card and spelled his last name wrong and he said to us with that matter of fack voice ,girls all u have to do is look down.because the carpet had his name all over it .it was so funny,we ran laughing so hard.im really going to miss him .love to the family.he was and always will be a vegas legend.god bless.503-960-3498
Bob Stupak with long time friend Patricia Warren
October 3, 2009
October 1, 2009
I worked for BOB from 1980 to 1990 in the slot department he was the best Boss and was so good to me,one of the best time of my life. Marrette
John Shatlan
September 30, 2009
Bob Stupak's name is legendary in Pittsburgh. Local guy makes good. His life is told in the book, "No Limit," by Smith. When I walk by the Lotus Club building on the South Side I automatically think of Bob and his father Chester. Bravo, Bob, for a job well done. We won't forget you. And I'm sure Las Vegas won't either.
Wyman
September 30, 2009
Family, your father was truely a "Great American" During the 80's and early 90's I was lucky to do a number of security projects for your father.Good bye friend...
September 30, 2009
Bob,was a kind,wonderful person,Vegas will not be the same without him.
I worked for him at Vegas World.
A former Nevadan,
Marie Thomas
JEANNE AKER
September 29, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS HIS SON ON HIS JOURNEY HOME. I KNEW BOB ON A DIFFERENT SIDE. HE CAME IN TO SEE DR. HOGAN WHEN HE WAS SICK OR JUST TO TALK. BLESS YOU NEVADA AND GIRLS. HE LOVED HIS CHILDREN.
BLESS YOU JEANNE AKER
September 29, 2009
Go get that telephone in the sky, Bob!
Sincere condolences to your loved ones.
Marilyn, Australia
Don Stark
September 29, 2009
I learned a lot from Bob Stupak, and will never forget him. I remember one time that I approached Bob in 1987 to see if he wanted to be a partner in my sports publishing business. He gracefully declined, saying that he was already involved in one..."The Bullet". It's one of the few things he tried in his life that was short-lived, while my publishing business went on for 14 more years. In 1994, I actually went to work for Bob, and he made me President of the Thunderbird Hotel. I was at a meeting with him in his home in El Rancho, the day it caught fire, and helplessly watched as priceless amounts of memorabilia went up in smoke. With a garden hose in my hand, I turned to him and said, "Bob, you DO have insurance, right?" I'll never forget his response..."Nope, Don, always booked it myself..." Shortly thereafter, I moved to Costa Rica, where I still reside. Rest in peace, my visionary friend...rest in peace.
Suzanne Maldonado
September 29, 2009
My condolences to the family, when I think of Bob Stupak, I remember the old days of Vegas World and how it looked at night. I liked that better than the Stratosphere.
September 29, 2009
Bob was a very colorful individual. I remember the Slot Museum he had that burnt down, then went up Vegas World, then the Stratosphere. He was a one and only and Las Vegas will miss him. My prayers are with his family. A neighbor, Joan Tourville
Dan TheMan
September 29, 2009
Vegas was built on the dreams of men like Bob Stupak. Most of those men are now gone. Vegas will never be the same, nor have the charm it once had. Times change, but memories last a lifetime. I know where my memories lie, and it won't be at city center.
September 29, 2009
May you rest in peace Bob. You made big things happen in Las Vegas. May God Bless your family in this time of sorrow. We will always remember you.
Jim Hatland, Las Vegas, NV
rod fernandez
September 29, 2009
bob you were friend of everybody my prey .the good lord take care of you, great person will miss you
your friends in las vegas.
Jackie Allen
September 29, 2009
We were long time residents of Las Vegas and spent many fun hours at Vegas World, loved the showroom. Bob was always smiling and happy, he really enjoyed walking around the casino talking to people. My sympathy to his family, know he will be greatly missed. Jackie Allen
Carl Brown
September 29, 2009
Mr.Stupak
I always admired your nonconformity and risk taking. You helped make Las Vegas a great city,a city I was proud to be born and raised in. Hope you are starting a casino in heaven.
CAROL GAINE
September 29, 2009
BEEN TO VEGAS MANY TIMES AND STAYED AT VEGAS WORLD. WATCHED THE STRATOSPHERE BEING BUILT.STILL GO THERE FOR DINNER ON THANKSGIVING DAY.BOB STUPACK WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS MR.VEGAS.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
CAROL AND DICK GAINE
Ann Hines-Brown
September 29, 2009
He was an amazing man. I grew up in Las Vegas and was in awe of the Stratosphere.
Jay Schoonover
September 29, 2009
Vegas World was the first place I worked when I came to las vegas in 1987. I came to know Bob as the owner and later on a more personal level. The man was a marketing genius and Vegas world was quite the learning experience. RIP to the last of the true "VEGAS WISE GUYS" Summer and Nevada may not remember me but I used to drive them to the movies when they were young.
Jay Abramson
September 29, 2009
Bob Stupak was a true visionary and probably the last true pioneer of Las Vegas. He helped build the image and legend of Las Vegas, and he did it by himself. Before the corporate monsters took over the town, he led a simple group of mavericks who helped create the Las Vegas mystique.
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