Robert J. Patsko, "Bob", "Bob-Bob", passed away on May 27, 2014 at Kendal Crosslands in Kennett Square, PA. He was 86.

Son of the late John and Susan Lucas Patsko, he was born in North Braddock, PA on November 26, 1927.

"Bob" graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1950 with a BS in Chemical Engineering having served in the US Army from 1945 - 1947. At Penn, he met Rose Mary Kraft, "Rosie", who graduated from U of P as an elementary school teacher and became his wife in 1950. Married just shy of 49 years when Rosie passed away, Bob raised his family in Merion PA, Park Forest IL, Plymouth MA, Prairie Village KS, and Bryn Mawr PA.

He is survived by five children - Carol, Bobby, Diane, Billy (Carol), and Danny.
He was "Bob-Bob" to seven grandchildren - Drew (Megan), Danny (Joy), Vicky (Chris), Brian (Larena), Laura, Emily, and Michael and eight great-grandchildren - Owen, Cate, Carter, Will, Grace, Hudson, Declan, and Crewe. Bob is, also, survived by his sister, Eleanor "Ellie" Park, and his brother, Daniel Patsko (Zita).

During Bob's years at Penn, his love of music and talent as a pianist led him to become a member of the Mask & Wig Club where he performed in a number of musical political satires - one which he wrote and directed as well. A natural entertainer, Bob continued throughout his life to play the piano for family and friends.

Throughout his career, Bob developed four patents for use in the printing industry. For many years, his work in photo engraving research, development, and technical sales took him to major newspaper customers throughout the world.

An avid gardener with a true green thumb, Bob adopted square foot gardening early on. For the past 14 years, he nurtured and cultivated a beautiful vegetable garden at his home in Crosslands in Kennett Square PA.

Bob's intellectual curiosity was fed by reading philosophy, theology, biography, fact and fiction. If Bob didn't have an answer, he would seek one out. He was fascinated by the German American existential philosopher, theologian, and Harvard professor, Paul Tillich who wrote The Courage to Be describing the challenge of finding meaning in life and the courage to accept oneself.

By example, Bob led his children to be authentic and real. He said "Yes" to life, was a truly positive person, lived by The Golden Rule, loved family and friends with his whole heart and will never be forgotten.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 31, 11 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 196 Woodbine Ave., Narberth, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Church after 10 AM. Interment will be in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia PA 19103.