Dr. Robert Andrew Kostka

1929 - 2013

Dr. Robert Andrew Kostka obituary, 1929-2013, Clearwater, FL

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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Moss Feaster Funeral Home and Cremation - Clearwater

693 South Belcher Road

Clearwater, Florida

Robert Kostka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2013.

Dr. Robert A. Kostka, "Prominent Podiatrist/Surgeon" passed away at age 84 at his Clearwater home on Aug. 23rd. Dr. Kostka moved to Clearwater in the early 70's with wife Elizabeth, and enjoyed a successful practice on Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. for 36 years. During this time, he was a member of Light of Christ Catholic Church, participated in a number of Civic Organizations, and was a member of Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.
A native of Weirton, WV, Dr. Kostka was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. He served as Army Staff Sergeant-101st Airborne. He was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and 3 Bronze Stars for his valor.
Early in his professional career, Dr. Kostka was employed by Continental Can Co. of Cleveland, OH. During this time he met Elizabeth Kostka (nee Rosato) of Pittsburgh, PA. Together they owned/operated a dry cleaning/laundramat business, while he attended the Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland. He served as President of the Class of 1971. Following they moved to Clearwater, FL and established residency and a practice including Comfort Shoes of Clearwater that drew many and created lifelong friends.
Dr. Kostka is survived by beloved wife of 52 years, Elizabeth. He is pre-deceased by his parents Andrew and Katherine Kostka, brother Walter all of Weirton, WV and sister Sylvia Vulcanoff of Clearwater, FL.....and beloved pet Bino II.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital www.st.jude.org or Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine www.kent.edu/cpm." Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 with a vigil service at 7 all at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 10 am at Light of Christ Catholic Church. Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Belcher Chapel,

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August 31, 2013

Peggy

We will miss your wonderful smile, sense of humor and gentle heart. You life is a testament your caring spirit. Mom and Dad will especially miss you. I can only imagination you and Mom at dinner with those two Italians. God Bless.

August 28, 2013

Sean Armstrong

Sean. The neighbor May God's light Forever Shine Over You. May You. R.I.P

August 27, 2013

Will miss you bob you were a good soldier R.I .P

August 26, 2013

God bless you Uncle Bob and take good care of Aunt Bette. Love, Debbie and Gary Kostka.

August 26, 2013

Gloria "the caregiver" Luod

It is my pleasure to know and to take care of you, Dr. Robert "Bob" Kostka. May your soul rest in peace. Surely, you will be missed. I love u doctor, GOD Bless

August 26, 2013

We will miss you, Bob...this will be the first Christmas in many years without you at our dinner table...anytime we were in your company, and it was time for good nights...you always said, God Bless...and now, may God bless you...

Love,
Lee and Diane Willard

August 26, 2013

Fr. Ari damaskos

May Dr. Kostka Memory Be Eternal!. My sympathy to you Bette. The good Dr fitted me with Orthodics on number of occasions in the 70's when I was in high school and college. He was was the best!. Both of your personalities and friendship have not been forgotten.

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