Death date: May 14, 2015
Papeika, Robert J. (Bob), 62, Plantation, FL passed away on May 14. Born in New Haven, CT, he spent most of his childhood years in Marblehead, MA. He moved to Florida as a student at the University of Miami, where he met his wife Read Obituary
Sending much, much love and our deepest condolences to all of Bob's family and friends. We were so touched that he came to the memorial for my mother, Georgia Delano, back in 2012. My husband, (also a Bob), and I are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers. We know Bob is enjoying everlasting peace and love in heaven, and is reunited with so many departed loved ones. With love forever, Laura Delano & Bob Celli
My deepest sympathy to Bob's family. I worked with Bob for many years. He was a wonderful person and great IT guy. I feeled honored that I knew such a smart and dedicated individual. I will certainly miss working with him.
Diana Meagher
At the funeral it was mentioned that Bob was a successful computer consultant ant and “a first generation IT guy.” This is true, and he was really, really great at it! I had the pleasure of working with him for many years; he was a brilliant computer programmer / developer and business analyst. The computer programs that he developed are used every day and will continue to operate for a long while. He had a unique approach to technical problems. When you would ask him a difficult technical question, he would always lookup, ponder it for a few silent seconds, and then answer it with a depth way beyond your expectations. He would always think through things more thoroughly than anyone else could. Over the years, I have worked with many software consultants and he was by far the smartest of them all. He was also a great friend and a mentor. I will miss Bob, so very much.
Some of my first memories of Uncle Bob were from before he moved to FL. I remember the work bench in the basement of my grandparents home, with all sort of tools and electrical gizmos. He had an electric guitar and a motorcycle. The motorcycle was his transportation to FL. I remember him stopping at our home in Danbury,CT and he and my dad looking over a map of his route. I was a Jr Bridesmaid in his wedding in 1976 as I was 10 at the time. He and Aunt Andrea made me feel a welcome guest in their home. I regret that because of distance we saw them far too infrequently. Uncle Bob was a quiet gentle person. He will be missed as his wife Andrea is missed. They left this world far too early. I feel deeply for my cousins Rachel and Jonathan who have lost two special people. I wish I could help the pain of their loss. Big hugs to both of them! Love, Cousin Chris
Some of my first memories are of my Uncle Bob's wedding in Florida in 1976. He and Aunt Andrea were always generous, opening up their home to us on several occasions and made the effort to join us during family celebrations and events. As such i have many wonderful memories of the times our family has spent together in laughter and fun. Although I have now lost my Godfather, I pray that he is as rest and with the loved ones who have gone before him. My deepest sympathies and condolences to my cousins, Rachel and Jonathan, and welcome Howard to the family....love you guys!
In remembrance of Robert Papeika of Planatation, Florida: "You took things apart to see how they were fashioned and assembled to work as a whole. You reassembled them to function better. May you inspire all of us to examine the puzzles of life with the ability to fit them together in a new way, which makes them work together better than before."
Cousin Joseph G Papeika, Derby, CT
Condolences to Rachel and Jonathan, we were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was such a warm, kind and friendly person. Bob was co-chair of the Parent-Teacher Committee at the University of Miami Global Academy and when I later became co-chair of the UMGA PTC Bob was so supportive and helpful to me and everyone on the PTC. Our family will always remember how welcoming Bob was when we visited
Florida from Ireland during the UMGA Graduation week some years ago. Our thoughts are with Jonathan and Rachel at this very sad time.
The Berman Family.
To The Papeika Family, We would like to extend our condolences for your loss.
Bob will always be in our memories as a Gentleman and very productive asset to
our life's and company. We will pray God's speed Bob.
Shawn & Susan Ryan and Family
The sweetest man, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be so missed.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
God Bless, Christine/Dependable Components
