Robert Stanovik

Just before 6 PM Pacific Time on November 18th, 2015, Robert James Stanovik lost his battle to

Alzheimer' Disease and passed away.

Born March 23, 1943 in Cleveland Ohio to John and Elizabeth Stanovik, Bob left the seminary at a

young age to get into college and get into the social services field. Graduated from St. Joseph’s

College with his Bachelor’s Degree. While getting his Master’s Degree and clinician’s license, spent

years practicing at Catholic Charities, at CMS and other local organizations. Towards the end of his

career, he fulfilled his career dreams when he became a member of the P.E.R.T. team with the

Western Division Police Department, analyzing and assessing potential mental illness calls.

Author of "The Caregiver's Handbook" Bob made it a point to educate as well as counsel the senior

community and those who are caregivers. Along with his colleague Ray Schwartz, Bob and Ray

started a senior peer counseling support group for the community of San Diego.

Bob had a love for the creative arts. He loved painting, photography, clowns, and making people

laugh. Wherever Bob would go, his camera was never too far from reach. He loved to capture

moments he was sharing with his loved ones. He enjoyed performing magic acts, card tricks and

would often greet people for the first time with his red clown nose to make you laugh. His outlook on

life was one of humor, teaching and unconditional love with a firm hand on what was truly important

in life ... FAMILY. After losing his wife of 35 years Maida to Cancer, Bob met and then married

Maryann Klancer on Valentine’s Day in 2008.

Bob leaves behind his wife Maryann Stanovik, his only sister Sandra Frate, his three children (Tom

Land, LaShawn Encarnacion and Sylvia Mendoza) and his four grandchildren (Thomas, Jaime,

Robert Nico, Amaya) and numerous members of extended family.

Services are for being held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Friday December 4th Mass at 11 AM

655 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

(619) 435-3167

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent in memory of him to the following

location:

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center UCSD ADRC

8950 Via La Jolla Dr. Suite #C-129

La Jolla, CA 92037

You will receive an acknowledgement letter for tax-deduction purposes.