'I was so sad to hear of the passing of Robert ('Shimpy', as he was known in the St. Mary's dorms). Shimpy and I were very good friends, he was a fine person and a good friend. We used to go to the 50 cent movies together (yes, in the afternoon the movies in those days were 50 cents!). And he would often come to my room just to talk over the issue of the day. My sincerest condolences to his family and other good friends. Shimpy, the world be less for your passing and you will be missed. David A. Ezra, US District Judge'

'My Dearest Cousin Bobby, we still can't believe you are gone. Our family has another angel watching over us. I can see it now my Dad is playing the accordian, Auntie Lottie and Uncle Frank are doing the polka and my mom is trying to get you up to polka with her. I am sure the Lord had his arms wide open to greet you. God Be with you my Dear Cousin, you will be missed by many.'

'Bobby you will surely be missed .Your visits back home were always by surprise and came with perfect timing .We would get a chance to visit some of the festivals here in Chicago with my Dad . We both loved it .I still have that cowboy hat you gave me years ago and now will treasure it more than ever . Always had trouble get thru to Mom when she was on the phone with you .You guys could talk forever . Love ya cousin .Our family thanks all of you for your kind words . For those of you who showed up for Bob's mass we thank you as well . You came out in force and showed us just how many people Bobby has touch in his life . God bless .'

'I'll miss you Bob. You left us too soon.

Dan Corbett'

'So saddened to hear the news of Robert's passing. He always made an effort to come over, shake my hand & say "Hello" at local football & basketball games. He truly was a pleasant person to speak to. May he rest in peace. Juan Leal'

'I've known Bob since 1962 when we were students at Weber High School.
He was a kind and gentle man and a loyal friend.
Rest in peace my friend. John and Josie Jung, Woodstock Il.'

'I officiated football with Bob for many years, & enjoyed every time on the field with him. I will miss him.'

'We will miss our dear friend "Chippy" as we use to call him instead of Szczepanski. He was always friendly & giving of his time to help us during our academic studies/tests at St. Mary's Uni. 1966-1970 Our thoughts and prayers are with his love ones. Alex, Tony, Jessie, John Jung, & Chamanade Hall residents at STMU.'

'May the good Lord watch over your family and keep them safe. We miss you at the scorer's table at St. Mary's.
May you rest in peace.'

'Bob and my late husband, Jon (Bubba) Littrell worked together at Bexar/June Supply for a number of years and were good friends. Bob kept all laughing with his funny comments and actions. I was so sorry to learn of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.

'We will miss Bob at our Edison Retired Teachers luncheons. We loved his stories of New Zealand and his many travels. We send our condolences to his family and friends.'

'I will miss seeing Bob at Trinity and hearing his travel experiences and other stories. With prayers,'

'I last saw you at a Trinity football game this year. Never thought it would be the last time we spoke. Rest in Peace until we stand together before God.'

'May God welcome you into the Kingdom of Heaven with open arms, eternal joy and peace. Thank you for supporting St. John Berchmans Festival this year and for being a part of TASO San Antonio Football. 

May those grieving your loss know you are in a place without pain, without fear, without suffering, without the need for officials and to know you have peace in your soul. He has graduated...'

'Rest in PEACE my friend......You will be missed!'

'I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I will miss him.'

'I will really miss Bob at the St. Mary's basketball games and at times in the Alumni office on campus. He always had an interesting story or two to share and was quite entertaining. I am a huge WV sports fan and Bob knew that. He gave me a nice leather WV jacket which I still have in my closet at home. He definitely will be missed at St. Mary's. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.'

'I will always remember the stories you told of the Cook Islands. You will be missed. Rest in peace.'

'Bob, my friend, my FIESTA Buddy; it's hard to say good-bye to a kindred spirit. I'll miss you, especially during our special time...FIESTA. Rest in peace kind soul y hasta luego, Sandra Ojeda Medina'

'Bob will be deeply missed. He was always willing and ready to serve at a moments notice when needed by the Fiesta Commission. He was truly a friendly and loving individual. 
Bob and Pat McConnell'

'He'll be missed on the football field atleast myself and my crew had one last chance to work with him this year on the field. He was our timer . RIP brother until we meet again and my GOD Bless him and his family in this difficult time'

'God bless Mr. Szczepanski always an friendly person to speak to. A great man who inspired many an individual.'

'My prayers go out to my old friend from Beethoven. The kindest man I ever met. A man with a good heart and soul.'

OBITUARY

Robert P. Szczepanski

June 1, 1948 – November 14, 2016

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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