Robert J. "Bob" Nemecek

Mr. Robert J. “Bob” Nemecek, age 69, formerly of Westmoreland, NY and of Daytona Beach, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2006. Born in Lansing, New York on August 4, 1937, Bob was the son of the late Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Nemecek. A veteran, he served with the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Germany. At one time he was married to the former Elizabeth “Bette” Nelson and from that relationship came the blessing of their family. Mr. Nemecek was a commercial airline pilot, a profession which spanned 38 years. During those years, he was associated with various airlines, including Mohawk, Piedmont, Allegheny, and USAir. Bob had a passion and a gift for flight, and as a master aviator, he retired with the rank of Captain. On October 15, 1987 he married the former Deborah Cendroski. For 19 years, the couple has shared true companionship and great times. Bob was active and involved in numerous professional and community organizations. He was a member of the Quiet Birdmen, an organization of retired pilots; he once served in the office of president of the Homeowners Association in Daytona Beach, FL; and he was a board member and had a membership in the Pelican Bay Country Club. Bob valued the joys he experienced with his own children, and treasured the rewards of the relationships he shared with his grandchildren. As a parent, he taught his family to strive for self-sufficiency, develop strength of character, and maintain self strength. He was a passionate golfer, intensely dedicated to the sport. Mr. Nemecek is survived by his wife, Debbie, of Florida; his son and daughter-in-law, Martin E. “Marty” and Carla A. Nemecek of Utica; his daughter and son-in-law, MariJo and Ben Stallings of Indianapolis, IN. He cherished in his heart the memory of his son, Lieutenant Commander Robert Anthony Nemecek, U.S. Navy, who preceded him in death on March 21, 1991; He is also survived by the mother of his children, Bette; his grandchildren, Stefan Nemecek, and Raymond, Andrew, Kyle, Anthony, and Alexandra Stallings; his brother, Martin J. Nemecek; his sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and George Merchant; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, cousins, and his Aunt Norma. In addition, he leaves his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Raymond and Betty Cendroski, and many members of the Nelson and Cendroski families; and his friends, Bobby Moraco, John Longeretta, Sr., John Haddock, Sr., John Haddock, Jr., Bev Downing, and Dick Uvanni. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Nancy Nemecek; his brother, Thomas Nemecek; his sisters, Darlene Nemecek and Eileen Nemecek; and his long time friend and fellow pilot, Don Downing. Memorial contributions may be considered to the Robert Anthony Nemecek Scholarship Fund at Notre Dame High School; envelopes will be available at the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a celebration of Bob’s life, which will take place at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Robert J. "Bob" Nemecek

August 4, 1937 - September 1, 2006