Submitted by Hannah Schnitt Rogers 1958 on 10/Feb/2022 184.88.208.154
Robert M.
Pavlovic - Resident Of Concord, CA passed into rest on Wednesday, January 26,
peacefully with his family at his side. He was 81. As he did with every
challenge, he faced his short illness with grace and strength, never
complaining. Robert (Bob) was born in Newburgh, New York in 1940. He graduated
from Marist College with his BS degree and attended Dartmouth College and St.
Mary's College as he pursued an MBA. Bob served in the New York National Guard
for 11 years as an officer and instructor and earned the rank of Major. In 1971,
Bob accepted a one-year transfer to the San Francisco Bay Area from New York.
His one year turned into 50, and he remained in the Bay Area until his passing.
Supporting local groups where children benefitted was important to him. He
served as league President and umpired for the Concord Continental Little League
for many years. We still can hear his emphatic ball and Strrrrrrrrike! calls
behind home plate. (No doubts about this call. Appeals not recommended!) He also
held every board position in the Mt. Diablo Soccer Association including
Commissioner, refereed games, coached his son's many teams, and even lined the
fields on game days at 5 a.m. He thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Bob is
survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Lisi), his son Benjamin,
daughter-in-law Nicole Pavlovic, and their loving golden retriever Leo. His
siblings all predeceased him. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Paul
Lisi and his wife Barbara, and several beloved nieces and nephews, all in New
York. Bob met his wife Barbara in high school at Newburgh Free Academy in New
York where they both wrote for the school newspaper. Writing was a talent that
they passed on to their son Ben who went on to earn a master's degree in
journalism. Bob had a wicked sense of humor, loved doing daily crossword
puzzles, followed politics closely and read James Patterson novels often. He
enjoyed gardening and listening to the "old tunes." He had a rather contagious
upbeat attitude and firmly believed in sharing this trait with others. He
enjoyed running errands (especially trips to Costco), and recapping the previous
night's Yankees and Warriors games with his son. Bob liked everyone and everyone
loved Bob. It was a rare occasion for the mailman or a delivery driver to leave
Bob's front porch without a soda, cookies, or a candy bar in hand. Family came
first for Bob, and he was incredibly proud of his son. Bob spent his entire
career, almost 60 years, in the credit management field. He began as an
accounting clerk at DuPont in New York City, and went on to work for several
other large chemical companies including both Stauffer Chemical and Union
Carbide, where he was the company's director of credit. Instead of retiring
years ago, Bob transferred to the technology industry and was still happily
employed at his death by California-based DecisionPoint Systems where he was
fondly known by all as "Uncle Bob," a knowledgeable mentor. Bob worked up until
his final days out of sheer enjoyment and passion. His most beloved interests
were the New York Yankees and baseball. Bob began his baseball days in Newburgh,
playing second base for Newburgh Free Academy's varsity team at Tarr Oval Field.
Because of his quickness, a local sportswriter nicknamed him "Tim Tam," after
the Triple Crown-contending thoroughbred champion. Due to his son's athletic
prowess, Bob, a former New York State Pony League Baseball Champion who was once
scouted by big league clubs, became a super volunteer while coaching Ben and
countless others. Bob considered it a privilege in recent years to contribute to
several organizations since God had so blessed his life and family. Among them
were children's organizations, such as St Jude's Hospital and UN Feed the
Children, military organizations for former servicemen, such as Wounded Warriors
and Disabled Veterans, and feeding the hungry. He was especially interested in
the Contra Costa Food Bank and the local Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. A
Catholic mass and celebration of Bob's life will be held in early spring. Of
course, when else could it be? Spring begins the season of American baseball.
Keep April 7, the home opener for the Yankees open. Bob, our cherished Yankee,
thoughtful and generous, will be dearly missed but will remain in the daily
thoughts of his family and friends forever. - October 13, 1940 - January 26,
2022
Robert M.
Pavlovic - Resident Of Concord, CA passed into rest on Wednesday, January 26,
peacefully with his family at his side. He was 81. As he did with every
challenge, he faced his short illness with grace and strength, never
complaining. Robert (Bob) was born in Newburgh, New York in 1940. He graduated
from Marist College with his BS degree and attended Dartmouth College and St.
Mary's College as he pursued an MBA. Bob served in the New York National Guard
for 11 years as an officer and instructor and earned the rank of Major. In 1971,
Bob accepted a one-year transfer to the San Francisco Bay Area from New York.
His one year turned into 50, and he remained in the Bay Area until his passing.
Supporting local groups where children benefitted was important to him. He
served as league President and umpired for the Concord Continental Little League
for many years. We still can hear his emphatic ball and Strrrrrrrrike! calls
behind home plate. (No doubts about this call. Appeals not recommended!) He also
held every board position in the Mt. Diablo Soccer Association including
Commissioner, refereed games, coached his son's many teams, and even lined the
fields on game days at 5 a.m. He thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Bob is
survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Lisi), his son Benjamin,
daughter-in-law Nicole Pavlovic, and their loving golden retriever Leo. His
siblings all predeceased him. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Paul
Lisi and his wife Barbara, and several beloved nieces and nephews, all in New
York. Bob met his wife Barbara in high school at Newburgh Free Academy in New
York where they both wrote for the school newspaper. Writing was a talent that
they passed on to their son Ben who went on to earn a master's degree in
journalism. Bob had a wicked sense of humor, loved doing daily crossword
puzzles, followed politics closely and read James Patterson novels often. He
enjoyed gardening and listening to the "old tunes." He had a rather contagious
upbeat attitude and firmly believed in sharing this trait with others. He
enjoyed running errands (especially trips to Costco), and recapping the previous
night's Yankees and Warriors games with his son. Bob liked everyone and everyone
loved Bob. It was a rare occasion for the mailman or a delivery driver to leave
Bob's front porch without a soda, cookies, or a candy bar in hand. Family came
first for Bob, and he was incredibly proud of his son. Bob spent his entire
career, almost 60 years, in the credit management field. He began as an
accounting clerk at DuPont in New York City, and went on to work for several
other large chemical companies including both Stauffer Chemical and Union
Carbide, where he was the company's director of credit. Instead of retiring
years ago, Bob transferred to the technology industry and was still happily
employed at his death by California-based DecisionPoint Systems where he was
fondly known by all as "Uncle Bob," a knowledgeable mentor. Bob worked up until
his final days out of sheer enjoyment and passion. His most beloved interests
were the New York Yankees and baseball. Bob began his baseball days in Newburgh,
playing second base for Newburgh Free Academy's varsity team at Tarr Oval Field.
Because of his quickness, a local sportswriter nicknamed him "Tim Tam," after
the Triple Crown-contending thoroughbred champion. Due to his son's athletic
prowess, Bob, a former New York State Pony League Baseball Champion who was once
scouted by big league clubs, became a super volunteer while coaching Ben and
countless others. Bob considered it a privilege in recent years to contribute to
several organizations since God had so blessed his life and family. Among them
were children's organizations, such as St Jude's Hospital and UN Feed the
Children, military organizations for former servicemen, such as Wounded Warriors
and Disabled Veterans, and feeding the hungry. He was especially interested in
the Contra Costa Food Bank and the local Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. A
Catholic mass and celebration of Bob's life will be held in early spring. Of
course, when else could it be? Spring begins the season of American baseball.
Keep April 7, the home opener for the Yankees open. Bob, our cherished Yankee,
thoughtful and generous, will be dearly missed but will remain in the daily
thoughts of his family and friends forever. - October 13, 1940 - January 26,
2022