Robert Andrew Nastanovich

NASTANOVICH, Robert Andrew, 74, passed away on February 19, 2012, at his home in Midlothian. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Kathryn Callahan Nastanovich; daughter, Mary N. Jacobs and her husband, Stephen; son, Robert A. Nastanovich Jr. and his wife, Whitney; three grandsons, Tom, Adam and Patrick; sister, Linda N. Clark; brother-in-law, John Callahan and his wife, Shirley; and several other relatives and friends who were very dear to him.

Mr. Nastanovich grew up in New Jersey, where he excelled in several sports and was an excellent student at Metuchen High School. He was awarded a National War Memorial Scholarship in 1955, attended Colgate University where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees and played football. His time at Colgate was especially important to him and he was a fervent fan of the Red Raiders. After school, Bob worked at Rochester Telephone then in 1974 joined ExxonMobil Corporation, where he spent most of his professional life in human resources. In 1977, he was invited to join the White House staff of President Carter. As the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Liaison, he was proud of his work on legislation that benefited disabled Americans, Native Americans and other minorities. He retired from ExxonMobil in 1997. He was an avid sports fan, especially devoted to Colgate and UVA athletics. His happiest times were spent with his family at home celebrating holidays, on the Piankatank and at the Outer Banks for summer vacations. His family extends deep gratitude to his doctors, David Hughes, cardiologist, and Paul Fairman, pulmonologist.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Road, followed by a reception. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be sent to the VCU Pulmonary Hypertension Service, 1200 E. Broad Street, Box 980050, Richmond, Va. 23298-0050. Love enthusiasm happiness were words he wanted us all to live by. Online condolences to WoodyFuneralHomeHuguenot.com.

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