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Robert Stack Obituary
WILKES-BARRE — Robert (Bob) J. Stack, 67, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully at his home in London, England, on Dec. 2, 2017, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was the son of the late Walter and Bernadine (Wayda) Stack.
Bob graduated Coughlin High School, class of 1968, where he was a track and football all-star. He attended Princeton University and majored in Civil Engineering, graduating with high honors in 1972. Bob later went on to receive an MBA from the University of Bridgeport. A lifelong learner, he continued taking classes at Harvard Business School.
Bob joined Cadbury Schweppes PLC in 1990 as vice president, Human Resources, Cadbury Schweppes Global Beverages Unit. He rose to the position of global head of Human Resources in London and served on the Board of Directors for Cadbury until his retirement in 2008. Previously, Bob held positions at Primerica Corporation (formerly American Can) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
Following retirement, Bob moved to Sarasota, Fla., and continued to serve on several boards, which included the engineering group IMI, Signet Jewelers Ltd., and the United Kingdom supermarket chain, J. Sainsbury. He was also a visiting professor at the Henley Business School at the University of Reading in England. In addition, he was on the advisory committee for management education at INSEAD Business School and was a trustee and director of the nonprofit Earthwatch Institute. In 2016, Bob and his family returned to London.
Bob is survived by wife, Felicity; sons, Walter and Amadeus; daughter, Anastasia, of London; daughter and son-in-law Carolyn Stack and Scott Pauciello; two grandsons, Duke and Dominic, of Oakhurst, N.J.; and sisters, Jean Marie Stack and Nancy Paddock and her husband, Joe, all of Hanover Township.
His funeral service and burial was held on Dec. 21, 2017 in London. A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish at St. Aloysius Church, 143 Division St., Wilkes-Barre, with a celebration of his life afterwards. Family and friends are invited to attend and may call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the mass at the church.
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Jim Monko
January 6, 2018
Bob was a childhood friend. We all hung out with the neighborhood kids. Played baseball, neighborhood track events, camped along the Susquehanna River and fished Tamarrack, Valley Dam, Overflow at Kirby Park pond, Crystal Lake in Bear Creek to Just name a few. . We also were Altar Boys together and in the Holy Name at St Francis Church. Bob is gone but not forgotten. Nancy and Jean so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength during this difficult time. Do all of this in Jesus name Anen.
January 5, 2018
When I think of Bob I recall aGentleman in every positive sense of that term. A brilliant student and internationally acclaimed business professional. But also a super athlete in his youth and seeing him at our 40 reunion 9 yrs ago, he looked like age had bypassed him. I never heard Bob utter a bad word toward or about anyone. And, Bob spoke so proudly and joyfully of his family at our reunion...his beautiful wife and his children. So sad to learn of Bob's passing while, for him, still being in the prime of life. A truly special man.
ronald mrochko
January 3, 2018
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He was a fierce competitor on the track team.
TJ & Beth Ward
January 3, 2018
Yes, a shining star from our Coughlin Class of '68. He was a success in business but more so in his family life with Felicity and his children. We will miss him and send our condolances to his family.
karen miller goldsmith
January 3, 2018
so sorry for your loss. prayers for comfort are offered up for all who loved and will miss him.
bob meluskeysr
January 2, 2018
Sorry for your loss Bob and i were competitors in track and field and became good friends he will be missed
Pam Kruzel
January 2, 2018
My deepest sympathies Jeannie. Pam
Joan Cavanaugh
January 2, 2018
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
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