Bob Witowski
We were saddened to learn that Robert (Bob) Witowski passed away on May 10, 2012 in Worcester, England. Bob, along with his wife Nicky, had attended our reunions in Chicago and Albuquerque, and were making plans to attend this year in Charleston.
The following was published in the Worcester News on 18 May 12.
WITOWSKI Robert “American Bob” Died suddenly but peacefully on May 10th, 2012. Devoted husband of Nicky and a proud and loving father who will be sadly missed by Andrew, Zoe, Gina, Ben and his adoring grandson Zac. Funeral Service at St John the Baptist Church, Claines, on Monday, May 21st at 2.15 p.m., followed by private Family Cremation. Everyone who shared in the joys of Bob are most welcome at the Church. Family flowers only, donations, if desired for British Heart Foundation and Help for Heroes may be sent to E J Gumery & Son, 68/70 Ombersley Road, Worcester WR3 7EU
I had the privilege of knowing Robert through my brother who was in the same class as his son at Ernest Bevin school. I was a massive history buff and my brother told me his friends father was in Vietnam. I was surprised in 1984 to find an American Vietnam vet living in Balham Slndon . I was privileged to see the collection as an 18 yr old kid and the pics i saw in various documentaries and books. Robert got me into photography.. All my saturday job money was beong spent on gerting copies of pictures he lent me. A truly lovely man and family. Its tragic to hear of hos loss. Here i am at 55 and i still look at his pictures and smile when i see ones he took in various books.
Rest in peace Robert.. Thank you for the privilege of knowing you and sharing the pics kn your collection.
Arshad
Ps Anyone know where his photos are exhibited..
Wow, just happened upon this comment, thank you for your kind words and I remember you coming round and spending time with him…I think you bought him a book that had one of his photos on the cover?!