Friday, November 7, 2008

Robert Namiot


I was sent this obituary this morning. It is from the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star newspaper and brought to my attention by Tim Mihalski. It is with hearfelt sadness and sorrow to post it. Our love and prayers go out to the family.



Robert J. Namiot

Born in Minersville, PA on Nov. 23, 1950

Departed on Nov. 3, 2008 and resided in Fredericksburg, VA.

Robert James Namiot, 57, of Fredericksburg, won his battle with cancer and went home to his Heavenly Father Monday, November 3, 2008. Bob spent his final days at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. In fighting his illness Mr. Namiot's courage was an inspiration to many.
He was a retired LTC in the Virginia Air National Guard and had retired as a gunsmith and instructor at the FBI Academy at Quantico. Mr. Namiot was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, as well as the Knights of Columbus and the Rappahannock Model Railroad Club. He was also a motorcycle, car, sailing, and health and fitness enthusiast. He loved God, his family, his country, and chocolate ice cream.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Namiot; a son, Benjamin Namiot and his wife, Kari; a daughter, Amy Chidester and her husband, Mark and their daughter, Violet Chidester who is due to arrive in December; a brother, Leon Namiotcavage; several nieces and nephews; two grandnephews; and one grandniece. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Josephine W. Namitcavage; and a brother, James.
A Mass of celebration will be held at 10:30 Friday, November 7 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 or The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.



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