Mr. Robert Francis Poli
- January 1, 2013
- Saint Louis, Missouri
of Robert's Passing
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Humane Society of Missouri
1201 Macklind Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
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“To the Poli family:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Robert. I enjoyed so much the evening I got to spend with Robert, Laura, and John on...Read More »
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1 of 14 | Posted by: Chas DeBolt - Seattle, WA
“i am so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy.
Francesco Biasi
SFRUZ TN
Italy
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2 of 14 | Posted by: Francesco Biasi
“Dear Brother,
You will be sorely missed by us here and your niece, nephew, great-nephews and great-niece. Sorry you didn't get to meet them all. ...Read More »
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Janet Poli Seavitte - St. ouis, MO
“Dear Laura,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Bob was a truly special person. He made a significant contribution to the education of ~700...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Mairin Hynes - St. Louis, MO
“Bob and Laura bought a week at our Ireland home at a charity auction. We had the opportunity to meet with them before their trip at Charlie Gitto's...Read More »
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5 of 14 | Posted by: Mary Scheumbauer Gregg - MO
“Very sorry to hear that Bob has left us, and way too soon! Hadn't had contact with him for decades, but remember him well. My condolences to all.
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Dave Pate - Berkeley, CA
“Sincere condolences to all of the Poli family. I knew Robert well, along with the rest of the family, during the many years I was with his brother...Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Kathy Hizer Rice - St. Louis, MO
“Robert,
We will miss you and all the love you gave to every creature on this earth.
Love,
Kim
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Kimberley Schoenfeld - IL
“Laura, John & Family,
I was saddened and shocked to hear of Robert's passing. It's difficult to lose such a young and vibrant loved one.
I...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: Laura Duncan - Montreal - Friend
“Bob was a good friend and colleague in the Dept. of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Wash U for a long time. We will miss him a lot.
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10 of 14 | Posted by: Bruce Fegley - St Louis, MO
“Bob saw the good in people. After I'd left St. Louis and let my former friendships lapse into a low-upkeep condition, Bob would not-so-gently let me...Read More »
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Anita Manne - Minneapolis, MN
“Laura- Janie and I are so very sorry for the loss of Bob. He was a very interesting and funny man with a deep passion for you. We will truly miss his...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Charles Andy Arnold - Wright City, MO
“Laura, Glad I got to speak with you that day at the Zoo. God Bless
Mike
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Mike Lueken - friend
“Bob did his job very we;;, and what a nice guy! We will miss him.
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14 of 14 | Posted by: Patrick Gibbons
Poli, Robert Francis
age 58, on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends.
Loving husband of Laura Slay for 21 yrs.; dear son of the late Beatrice and Tullio Poli; dear brother of Janet (Frank) Seavitte, John Poli and the late Anthony Poli and Philip Poli; dear brother-in-law of Camille (David) Williams, Patricia (Gary) Robinson, Leonora (John) Long and Bonnie Poli; dear uncle of Christopher and Jennifer Poli, Spencer and Laura Robinson, Brendan and Trevor Long, Laura (Dan) Flickinger, Matthew (Gabriela) Seavitte; cherished great uncle of Brock, Chase and Grant Flickinger; Victoria and Gabriel Seavitte; and Logan Cavanaugh.
Bob cared for and loved many tiny creatures: RiffRaff, Fluffy, Grandma, Tiger, Mac, Gordita, GW, Rocky and many, many more.
Services: Family will receive friends Sunday, Jan. 6, in the Great Hall of Ambruster Chapel, from 12:00-3:00 pm, with Service beginning at 2:45 pm. Private Interment in St. Paul Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Louis Humane Society, 1201 Mackland, St. Louis , MO 63110 . Online condolences may be made at: ambrusterchapel.com
