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Robert Barzda Obituary

Barzda, Robert J. of Hillside, Sgt. Memorial Park District P.D., ;oving father of Amanda Rose, USN and Andrew Steven, dear brother of Carol (Rudy) Knaus, fond uncle of Bryan and Chad Knaus, former husband of Debbie Barzda. Funeral Thursday, 9:00 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, SW corner of Roosevelt & Mannheim Roads, Hillside/ Westchester to St. Domitilla Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Info. toll-free: 1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 18, 2010.

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Marc Fricke

March 29, 2023

Alot of great memories. Memorial Park, Blarney Island and much more. Rest easy my friend.

Kathy Kavcic Koziel

May 24, 2010

Carol, my condolences to you and your family. I only knew him as your "little brother". I talked to him at John Spevacek's mom's wake about a year and a half ago and he was just like I remembered him.

Jeff Pabst

May 20, 2010

I worked with Bob for nearly 10 years at the Memorial Park Police Dept. Every shift I worked with Bob was filled with laughter and smiles. He will be missed dearly. Bob, rest in peace my friend. My sincerest sympathy & condolences to the Barzda Family.

Tracie Tagney

May 19, 2010

My days at National will never be the same without Bob..I stopped in his office every morning (he wouldn't let me get by without stopping in! :)) We shared so many stories and had a lot of great laughs..He was not only a colleague but a friend who will be greatly missed..He was always smiling and made everyone else smile. He was a pleasure to work with and he brought happiness to everyone around him...My condolences go out to the Barzda family..Amanda and Andrew, he talked about you both all the time..He was very proud of you both..I wish you the best during this difficult time. I'll miss you Bob..R.I.P.

Judy Bennett

May 19, 2010

My condolences to the Barzda family. I've known Bob for 6 years and there wasn't a day where you didn't smile when he came by. He was an absolute treasure and will be surely missed here at National Van Lines.

John Willis

May 19, 2010

Amanda and I have been friends since high school. I have shared many memories, meals, and holidays with the family. I always remember Robert making me feel like I was a part of the family. I always enjoyed his company. He definitely had his way of doing things. I remember the Renaissance Faire, Al Capone's gravesite, Amanda's Graduation, and many great meals with the Barzdas. I will always remember him laughing, his good-hearted nature, and how much he loved his family. I know Amanda and Andrew have strength to get through this because Robert will shine through them and everything else he has taught them. My family will keep all of them in our prayers.

The Willis Family

Falguni Doshi

May 19, 2010

My condolences to the Barzda family. Bob was a pleasure to work with and always made me laugh. Bob will truly be missed.

Falguni Doshi

May 19, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Barzda family. Bob will be truly missed. Bob was a pleasure to work with. Bob always put a smile on my face and make me laugh. I wish the family the best during this difficult time.

May 19, 2010

This Michigan fan is really going to miss the Notre Dame fan big time. Oh what a great time we had over football.
Bob did the bank deposits here at National. I always told him to bring me back some samples well, he always did he brought me back a penny I have bunch in my desk drawer. My sympathies to our National family as well to Bob's immediate family. I am sure going to miss you pal.

Tina Byers, Broadview, Il.

May 19, 2010

Bob, you were a wonderful friend and a joy to be around. It was great working with you. The meals, stores and laughter we shared will always be remembered. Amanda and Andrew, your dad truly loved you and was SO PROUD of you. Your dad will be watching over you. May BOB rest in peace and enjoy the peace of resurrection with the Lord.
Dolores, Burbank IL

Julie & Larry McFarland

May 19, 2010

It is so sad to hear about Bob
Amanda and Andrew my deepest Sympathy goes out to you We lived next door to you and your Dad for 13 years Your Dad was always the one there to help out in any way He will be missed dearly

Sharon Kutta

May 18, 2010

It's quiet now that Bob is gone. There was always laughter coming from his office. Bob and I shared memories about the old neighborhood, especially about Home Run Inn, Trohas, and Ben's Garden dogs. Bob loved to eat and we never had to worry about leftovers when we had food days here at National. It will take time for us to heal and we wish his family all the best during these difficult times.

Felicia Krubl

May 18, 2010

The people who worked with Bob at National Van Lines are feeling the weight of his loss. His light-hearted high-energy nature, fun loving jokes, and laughter will be forever missed. May you be in a better place, Bob... and I hope I will be able to meet you up there one day and feel one of those great big hugs you always gave me. In the mean time, your memory will never be forgotten, friend!

Scott & Mar Archelaus

May 18, 2010

Our lives will never be the same without Bob in it. All the fun times at the Renaissance Faires and the Football parties. We will miss him greatly. Our prayers are with you Andrew and Amanda. You lost your Dad way too soon. He was a great guy.

May 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Bob was always very kind to me when I was a teenager. I was several years younger than him and I used to see him quite often as I was friends with Debbie's cousin, Karen. He never made me feel like a dumb kid. He talked to me like I was just another one of his friends. I ran into him about a year ago at Mildred Spevacek's wake and he gave me a hug and we takled a little about the "old days". It was great to see him. Again, my prayers are with you.

Janet Kavcic Bloom

Charla Hendrey

May 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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