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Robert E. Gridler
1963 - 2026
BORN
1963
DIED
2026
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Deb Stachura
Yesterday
Prayers and Sympathy to the family. Worked with Bob at Heinz, what a great person.
David McLain
March 4, 2026
I am so sorry about Bob. He was an amazing guy.
Dave
Anthony Vales
March 4, 2026
Bob was a fantastic person inside and out. He was my boss for several years but he was slso my friend. i will miss very much especially his laugh.
VINOD KUMAR POTTIGARI - UPMC
March 4, 2026
Bob was a great person with a truly positive aura that uplifted everyone around him. His calm mind and steady presence brought comfort and clarity to the team. He was always there to help his team members, never hesitating to support anyone in need. Even now, his voice still echoes in my ears - a reminder of his guidance and kindness. He will be deeply missed, and I hold huge respect for the wonderful human being he was.
May his soul rest in peace. Om Shanti
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Bhaskar from UPMC
March 4, 2026
Bob has always been an incredible person to work with him. I´ve learned so much from him, especially the importance of staying calm, composed, and handling situations with ease and confidence, May his soul rest in peace.
Conor Kennedy
March 4, 2026
I had the privilege of working with Bob, and he was truly one of those rare people who made work feel less like work and more like family. Whenever I had a production issue that needed to be resolved quickly, Bob was my go-to. He was always attentive, kind, and genuinely receptive to every request I brought to him.
What meant the most to me was the respect he showed with every interaction-no matter how big or small the issue. Bob made you feel heard, valued, and supported, and that left a lasting impression on me. Our working relationship grew into something that felt more like friendship than a job, and I will always be grateful for that.
Bob will be deeply missed, but his kindness, reliability, and the way he cared for others will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
Ed Hale
March 4, 2026
Bob was the definition of dedication. Whether he was tackling a complex issue or helping a teammate navigate a difficult task, he did so with an unwavering commitment and a level of integrity that set the standard for everyone around him.
He was usually the first logged on in the morning and one of the last to log off. A testiment of his dedication to self, famly work and in life. He took pride in his work, but he took even more pride in the success of the team.
They say some people come into your life for a season, but with Bob, it was different. From the very first conversation, there was an immediate friendship. When you met Bob, you didn't just make an acquaintance; you gained a lifelong friend. His wit, and his genuine interest in others made it impossible not to feel like you´d known him forever.
Like work, Bob was equally proud of his family, where he didn't talk much about his private life, when he did you knew his dedication truly began and ended with his family. They were his greatest source of pride.
He worked hard for his colleagues, but he lived for his family.
Rest in Peace my friend your job here is done.
John "Trigger" Veltre
March 3, 2026
I had the pleasure of meeting Bob way back in 1997 at Heinz. We worked together for several years and after a few years at different companies, we were together again at UPMC. I have so many great memories of him and the good times we had together. I will miss him greatly, especially our early morning conversations about, work, life, and everything in between. He was one of the best humans I have ever met and his positive attitude no matter what life threw at him was an inspiration to us all.
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