Robert C. Vavrek, age 92, beloved husband of the late Patricia N. (nee Sladewski), loving father of Robert, Jr., Alan (Gail), Cathleen McCloud (Sanford) and Nancy Zimlich (Brian), cherished grandfather of Kimberly Slobodian (Victor), Michelle Motika (Ryan), Eric, Molly Zimlich and Sean Zimlich (Lauren), dearest great grandfather of Alexander Slobodian, Maggie Smith and Violet Motika, dear brother of the following deceased: John (Stephie), Eleanor Klauda (Anton), Florence Ferek (Joseph) and George, dear brother in law of Albin Sladewski, Jr. (deceased) and David Sladewski (deceased), dear uncle and great uncle to many. Affectionately called “Cookie Bob”. U.S. Army Veteran. Retired member of Bakers Union Local #19. Services Monday Oct. 20, 2025 at 10 A.M. at St. Barnabas Church. (Please meet at church.) Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Friends received at Golubski Funeral Home 5986 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH 44129 on Sunday from 2-6 P.M.
