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Robert Slowik Obituary
Robert J. Slowik, 76, of Millmont died Dec. 28, 2011, at 4 p.m. in St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp., where he was a patient since Dec. 12.
He was the husband of the late Christine M. (Gaus) Slowik, who died July 1, 2001.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Joseph G. and Lottie M. (Soltysik) Slowik.
He worked for the Reading Eagle for 46 years, retiring May 24, 1998 as the Mailroom Supervisor.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, Mill-mont, and a graduate of Reading Catholic High School.
He was a member of Kenhorst Fire Co., and enjoyed the outdoors; hunting, fishing and trap shooting.
He is survived by son, Joseph R., husband of Terese Slowik, Exton; daughter, Michelle M., wife of Ed Morris, Cumru Twp.; sister, Marianne J., wife of Frank Faust, Blandon; and three granddaughters: Melissa Lutz, Jessica Slowik and Aimee Slowik.
Mass of Christian Burial from St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 501 Summit Ave., Millmont, today 10 a.m., with Rev. Larry J. Hess celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Reading. Viewing from Klee Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, on today from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 69, Mohnton, PA 19540.
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Thomas Slowik
January 1, 2012
Sorry to here of your loss. Love and support to Marianne.
Heard the news yesterday from my son, Tommy.
John & Donna Painter
December 31, 2011
So sorry to hear about your Father. He was a nice man that always made us smile.Our prayers are with the family.
Hope Wilde
December 30, 2011
Michelle so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dean & Amy Hughes
December 30, 2011
Always enjoyed your Dad whenever he was down. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kimi Tillman
December 29, 2011
Joe, sorry to hear about your father. It was indeed a pleasure taking care of him and meeting you and your sister. May you and your family find comfort in your wonderful memories of him. Nurse Kimi.
Donald Lakatosh
December 29, 2011
I'm saddened by your loss. Your father was a good buddie of mine growing up. We went to St. Peter's and worked at the Reading Eagle.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dan O'Brien
December 29, 2011
Joe, so sorry to hear of your father's loss.
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