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Robert Modlo Obituary
Johnson City - Robert J. Modlo, of Johnson City, peacefully passed away on December 16, 2020 at home after a long battle with cancer. He had celebrated his 80th birthday in August 2020 at his most loved place, Oneida Lake. He was predeceased by his parents, Metro and Bertha Modlo, his loving wife, Marcia Modlo, sister, Helen, sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Howard Lane, brothers, John and Stephen Modlo, brother-in-law, Joe Sedlacek and his niece Judy Crisanti.
He is survived by his devoted son and daughter-in-law, Garrett J. and Dimitra Modlo, and his grandchildren Jon (Yianni) and Yiota Modlo who were the light of his life and meant the world to him. Also survived by his sister Anna Sedlacek, sister-in-law Lena Modlo, several nieces and nephews; Jim and Laurie Lane, Mike Crisanti, Mary Ellen and Mike Sloma, Joseph and Tamra Sedlacek, Robert Sedlacek, Joanne and Jim Covello, special friend Joy Coletta, and his hunting and fishing buddies.
Bob loved his fishing and hunting and spending time at his favorite place, Oneida Lake. He went to Newfoundland moose hunting and came home with a bear. Then went back a year later and got his moose. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Endicott, and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Bob was an engineer at IBM and a member of several local organizations. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Joseph's Church, Endicott on Saturday, December 19, at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City.
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Colleen Nabinger
December 22, 2020
Garrett and family, So sorry for your loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Colleen Nabinger coworker.
Anna Sedlacek
December 21, 2020
John Swider
December 21, 2020
My most heartfelt condolance to the family. I went on several brook trout fishing trips to Canada with Bob. At the end of the day we had a few manhattans and watched the northern lights while telling hunting and fishing stories. Great outdoorsman! He will be missed. God Bless. John Swider
Carol Stanton
December 21, 2020
Garrett, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending warm hugs & prayers.
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marlene gramata
December 20, 2020
Garrett,Dimitra and children,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Your Dad was a fellow North Sider (JC) and also a neighbor. For many years we rang in the New Year with him and your Mom. We will cherish those memories forever.
Marlene & Tom Gramata
Joann Covello
December 20, 2020
There are so many wonderful memories that I have of Uncle Bob. He was a truly awesome man. He was always so kind, thoughtful and a great story teller of all of his hunting and fishing trips. I will always hold these memories close to my heart. I’d like to share this picture of him and his 92 year old sister, Anna taken last Christmas. May you Rest In Peace Uncle Bob. Will love you forever and ever. ❤❤
JoAnne and John Panicek
December 18, 2020
Bob you will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss your kindness, caring, and sense of humor. You were a terrific husband, father, grandfather, friend and cousin. Marcia made a great choice when she married you and now you are united together once again in Heaven. We will always cherish our decades of family gatherings especially our
Christmas Eve celebrations. Rest In Peace boB spelled backwards. Our heartfelt sympathy to Garrett, Dimitra, Jon Yanni and Yiota.
Amy, Pete, Katherine & Liz Carlson
December 17, 2020
“Uncle Bob” you will be greatly missed and always in our hearts. We love you.
JoAnne and John Panicek
December 17, 2020
In loving memory of our wonderful cousin Bob. We will love you and miss you and always cherish our wonderful Christmas Eve celebrations.
Virginia Jordan
December 17, 2020
Such a wonderful man. Was like a second father to my husband. My son really enjoyed Bob teaching him about fishing. Such a great loss. You'll truly be missed!
Ed and Ruth Yadlowsky
December 17, 2020
I met. Bob in 1944 when we moved to the neighborhood. He was at my house every morning during the summer where we target practiced with BB guns, played ball and slept out. Bob even helped with chores so I could go out. We camped, fished, hunted, and went to school together. Bob was an usher in my wedding and Godfather to our son. It is hard to tell what is friendship from a family, but I will miss him either way. Our thoughts and prayers are with Garrett and the whole family.
Eleni Anagnostakos
December 17, 2020
I loved Bob so much. He was family and he will truly be missed. Rest In Peace, my friend. ❤
December 17, 2020
We will miss you Bob. So many wonderful memories - Our Christmas celebrations will never be the same. ❤
Love - The Missavage Family
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The Missavage Family
December 17, 2020
We will miss you Bob. So many wonderful memories - Our Christmas celebrations will never be the same. ❤
Lillian Babicek
December 17, 2020
Bob was truly a wonderful human being, kind and gentle. He helped out at St. Joseph activities so many times. We will truly miss him. Rest in peace, Bob.
Tony Sedlack
December 16, 2020
Sad to hear about your passing. We shared much info about walleye fishing. We were finally going to fish next summer. Rest in peace Bob.
Sue and Rob Wedlake
December 16, 2020
So many great memories of a wonderful cousin. Bob will be dearly missed.
Sending love to Garrett, Dimitra, Yianni and Yiota.
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