Robert Vashinko Obituary

Coach you made your mark on many athletes. I was not aware of your passing until just today.
On behalf of many who wished they could say....thanks very much. You mattered. RIP Coach

Coach you made your mark on many athletes. I was not aware of your passing until just today.
On behalf of many who wished they could say....thanks very much. You mattered. RIP Coah

Coach was my freshman basketball coach. Rest in peace

Bob, I am very sad and still cannot believe you are gone. I wanted to say in regards to Santa Claus that Christmas Eve way back when you pointed out to me that he wasn't Santa, he limped and walked and talked like our nieighbor next door, OK I forgive you. I love you and will miss you forever. Love your cousin Susie .

Bob, I am very sad and still cannot believe you are gone. I wanted to say in regards to Santa Claus that Christmas Eve way back when you pointed out to me that he wasnt Santa, he limped and walked and talked like our nieighbor next door, OK I forgive you. I love you and will miss you forever. Love your cousin Susie .

Bobby, was one of the finest young man I ever had the pleasure of coaching. I was the Head Basketball Coach and Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Football Coach at Culver-Stockton College, in Canton, MO in the late 1960's. Bobby was a great athlete and an outstanding leader. He was a man's man in the truest since. I feel honored to have had an opportunity to know this young man and to have been his coach. He and his sidekick George Vokac were great buddies and taught me the famous game of "softball" Cicero style. God Bless you Bobby, your memory and legacy will live on. Coach T

I have been thinking about Bobby lately. I was going to sit my butt down and check back in. Been too long! First time I saw him, he was scoring 5 touchdowns against our undefeated high school team. I said, "who the hell is that little guy?" Two years later he was my baseball teammate and became on of best friends. We drank schnapps together, laughed a lot, and even cried about life. Bobby was just, plain good. He was like an eagle scout, honest and dependable, and I like to think that I corrupted him a bit. They don't make many people like Bobby! I sure wish that I see him on the other side. Johnny

I have been thinking about Bobby lately. I was going to sit my butt down and check in with him. Been too long! Watched him score 5 touchdowns, to defeat our high school. I thought, "who the hell is that little guy?' Two years later he was my baseball teammate at college, and the best friend I could have. We had great times together, drank schnapps, laughed, even cried. He was as good as an Eagle Scout, and I think that hanging around with me, corrupted him a little. He made me a better person, for being my friend. I am so sorry, and I hope I will find him on the other side. Johnny W.

R.I.P. Coach

My heart aches ...

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

My heart felt sympathy to Bob's family. He will be missed.

Glenn Sechen
former team mate

When I was a freshman at Morton West Coach Vashinko would play basketball with us after school and dropped each one of us off at home afterwards to make sure we got home safely.
I ended up caoching for a lot of years and being a positive influence on young men mainly because of never forgetting what Coach did for us and his influence on me.

Mike McGill

It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, and a day to love them, but it takes an entire lifetime to forget them. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest in peace Bobby.

Jan and I send our deepest sympathy to the Vashinko family. I have fond memories of times spent together, both as teammates and as opponents. One of my many memories is when I coached Bobby in the Cicero-Berwyn Junior All Star game. Although Cicero lost the game, Bobby was voted the most valuable player, which showed what a true competitor he was.I will really miss seeing him and talking with him about our past shared experiences.

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at HOSEA 13:14 L Ohio

My condolences to the Vashinko family
I've known Bobby since he was 10
Valentine League,Cicero Stadium,
then on to Morton East sports
Do Drop Inn,Sportmens Lounge,Micheal Anthonys,just to mention a few playing with and against for over 40 yrs.
What team mate,competitor,and an inspiration
I have not seen him in many years but when talked sports about my passed, his name would come up
I will miss him greatly
I will always have wonderful memories
R.I.P.

May His Memory & Spirit, Bring Peace, Joy and Strength to all who loved Him. With Deep respect and sympathy.

Dear Carol we are so sorry to hear about Bob and offer our deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4

the best pony league pitcher i ever caught may your soul rest in peace

Simply a lovely person has passed. Bob has changed the world in so many ways. He will be missed. Godspeed.

Just reconnected with an old friend this past year, I'll miss your smiling personality, Bob!

My condolences to family. The coach helped me become the person I am today. Rest in peace Coach.