Robert Lawrence Valashinas

1966 - 2017

Robert Lawrence Valashinas obituary, 1966-2017, Tampa, FL

Robert Valashinas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 12, 2017.

51, of Tampa, Florida, passed away at home on June 10, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born to Kristine Rosendale Valashinas and Robert Valashinas in Binghamton, New York, Rob attended Seton Catholic High School and then Clarkson University and Keystone College before transferring to the University of Houston to play on the University’s tennis team. Graduating with degrees in Finance and Marketing from the University of Houston, Rob worked for Waterhouse Securities as a broker for a time before opening his own event photography business, Double RL Enterprise. His lifelong love of playing tennis led to many wonderful memories, tough matches and treasured friendships. Rob and his family moved to South Tampa from Boynton Beach, Florida in 2015 and built valued friendships in their new hometown - something for which they are both grateful. Rob, Kimberly, Lauren and Bobby enjoyed attending Hyde Park United Methodist Church and are appreciative of the support extended by all in that loving community.



Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Murphy Valashinas, his beloved children Lauren Elizabeth Valashinas and Robert Lawrence Valashinas, II, his mother Kristine Valashinas, his sister Sara Doty and husband John and nieces Sabrina and Megan Doty, his brother Ryan Valashinas, his aunt Linda Griffin, cousin Heather Biro and husband Gary and their children Ava and Jack Biro and many other loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Robert A. Valashinas, his maternal grandparents Melvin and Ida Rosendale and his paternal grandparents George and Mary Valashinas.



Rob loved tennis, fast cars, good wine and his family - all with passion. He was famous for his strength of determination (aka stubbornness), his unique fashion sense and dry sense of humor. Everyone that knew him recognized the Fight in him that allowed friends and family to enjoy his smile for more time than his doctors ever believed possible.



In his youth, Rob loved volunteering alongside his maternal grandfather Melvin Rosendale at the Association for Visual Rehabilitation and Employment in upstate New York. If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers it can be made to AVRE, 174 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901, www.AVREUS.org. A celebration service will be held for Robert at Hyde Park United Methodist Church, 500 W. Platt Street, Tampa, FL on Friday, June 16th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.

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January 4, 2018

Acquaintance

Tony Chateauvert

Robert was the best! Robert did the photography for the Raymond Floyd Open each year and was a joy to have on site.
Deepest Condolences,
Tony Chateauvert

July 17, 2017

Dear Kimberly, Lauren, and Bobby - We just heard the sad news about Rob today.
We feel so bad that we didn't know. But - we send much love and prayers to you! Rob was such a great guy - and - I know how much he loved and adored his family. I hope your happy memories will be some comfort in the difficult days ahead. Hope these words will help: "Death is a heartache no one can heal: Love is a memory no one can steal."

Lots of love, Jack and Barbara NIcklaus

July 3, 2017

Karen KENT

Kim, Lauren and Bobby,
My words cannnot express the sympathy I feel in my heart.
Kim, I know there will be a hole left in your heart forever.
Lauren and Bobby, I know how much your dad loved you, keep him in your heart forever.
Deepest love,
Karen (Coy) Kent

June 30, 2017

Rich and Kristin Cotter

Cousins - we are so sad to hear of Rob's passing and are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

June 25, 2017

Linda Michielson

Dear Kris I am so sorry for your loss. Your wonderful memories will help to comfort you.My throughs and prayers are with you.
Linda Layton Michielson. Sodus Point NY

June 23, 2017

Angie French

Kris and family,
So sad to hear of Rob's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers, keep his memories in your hearts forever.
Hugs,

June 20, 2017

Frank & Laurie Vassalotti

Dear Bob, Gail and Kimberly, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 20, 2017

Ted Deckert

Kim: Just learned of your husband's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Ted

June 18, 2017

Richard Machek

With sincerest sympathy,

Wanda and Richard Machek

June 17, 2017

Jim, Kim & Kasie Arthur

Dear Kris,Linda & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.May God Bless you all.Many Prayers for your family.
Sincerely,
Jim,Kim & Kasie Arthur

June 17, 2017

Dear Bob, Gail and Kimberly, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Barbara is visiting and sends her condolences, also. We were very lucky to have known Rob. He was very special. With Love,Susan and John Blunt

June 16, 2017

TONI HOLLOWAY

Mrs. Valashinas so sorry for your loss he was one of my bestfriends when i worked for delray dunes for 11 years i can only just imagine what you and the kids are going thru.may god be with you and your family at this time of need and may MR. VALASHINAS RIP

June 16, 2017

Ann

Dear Kris,
Words can not express how sad I feel for you and your family. Please know that I am praying for all of you during this very difficult time.

June 16, 2017

Janice Reddinger

Sincere sympathy to the Valashinas Family and Murphy's. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sad.
Sincerely, Janice "Pro Shop Jan"

June 16, 2017

Dear Kim, Lauren, Bobby & family,
We are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. May you hold onto all of the wonderful memories that your family has created over the years. May peace and strength will be with you.
All our love, Erik, Susan, Kylee & Emma Ring

June 15, 2017

Lydia and Cap Coyle

To Bob and Gail - So sorry to hear of Rob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kimberly and the children. Rob had a long hard fight of which you can all be proud. Now he is at peace.

June 15, 2017

Dear Kimberly, Bob and Gail and family, We are very sad to hear of Robs passing. We will be lifting you all up to the Lord Jesus Christ during this difficult time and asking Him to comfort you as only He can do. We will pray for His peace and love to be with you all. Sincerely, Randal and Leslee Dosier (Gene and Linda Martin's daughter and son-in-law)

June 15, 2017

Dear Kimberly, Lauren & Bobby, We are so sad to hear of Rob's passing and so very sorry for your loss. Your are in our prayers, Steve & Ann Jara

June 15, 2017

Aimee Patterson

To Kim, Lauren,and Bobby ,

May your hearts be filled by the amazing memories you shared with him. Hold onto those and charish them with everything you have . R.I.P Mr. Valashinas .

June 14, 2017

Carole & Terry Howison

Kim, Lauren, Bobby, Gail and Bob, we are so sad to hear of Rob's passing. His obituary brought both tears and smiles - wonderfully done! He was a remarkable young man, full of compassion! Our Ryan loved playing tennis with him in tournaments as he learned so much from Rob. He fought a remarkable fight and we will miss him! Rest in Peace, Rob! Love & prayers to all his family!

June 14, 2017

Geralyn Passaro and Family

Dear Kim, Lauren and Bobby

We are so sorry to hear about Rob's passing. We remember attending Lauren's childhood birthday parties with Rob taking pictures of all the guests - always the photographer.
We enjoyed seeing and hearing about all the glorious trips you took together and may those memories and all the other good times you had together provide you comfort during this difficult time

Our deepest condolences,

June 14, 2017

Chuck Risdon

Chuck Risdon and Kathleen Yoakum extend condolences to the entire family. We are so very sorry for your loss.

June 14, 2017

Dear Kim, Lauren and Bobby,
Our hearts go out to you.
All four of you are in our prayers
and on our minds. Rob was always
especially great with Anthony and Joey.
Watching the kids play tennis and seeing
Bobby with his fierce competitiveness, just like his Dad, will be a fond memory for us.
Sending love to all of you, including
Gail and Bob.

Cy, Brenda, Anthony and Joey Pumilia

June 14, 2017

Maria and Andy Supa

BLESSINGS OF PEACE AND COMFORT TO THE VALASHINAS FAMILY. REMEMBERING ROB VALASHINAS WHEN HE WAS OUR NEIGHBOR FROM ZANE ROAD. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. MARIA (BOVAY) AND ANDY SUPA

June 14, 2017

Claire Fiato

Kris and all of Rob's Family,
I am so sorry to read of your beloved Rob's passing. May all of your wonderful memories get you through the difficult days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,

June 14, 2017

Bob, Gail, Kimberly, Lauren and Bobby,
We were sad to hear of Rob's passing but know he is now pain free which is a blessing. Our prayers are with each of you as you grieve your loss.
Love, Bobbi & Buzz Hill

June 14, 2017

Kathy McNeal

Dear Kimberly, Lauren and Bobby -

Always remember the good times and happiness that you and your family shared with Rob and that will get you through. You and Rob's family will be in my prayers.

June 14, 2017

Carl & Sil Young

To All the Friends and Family of Rob ~
Our hearts break for those who loved Rob. We are so very sorry for your loss. We knew Rob only as a child and teenager. He was always very polite, kind, and greeted people with a smile. Our condolences to all. ~ Carl & Sil Young

June 14, 2017

Esther Cue

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 14, 2017

Marty Zlatic

Dear Kimberly, Lauren & Bobby,
on behalf of the St. Joseph's Episcopal Church & School Family, I relay our heartfelt condolences and prayers as you grieve the loss of your husband and father. May the God of all consolation sustain you and His risen Son bring you the hope and peace of His resurrection. Love to you all, Fr. Marty

June 14, 2017

Sharon Krotzer

Dear Kristine and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. May his soul Rest In Peace....Sharon and John Krotzer

June 14, 2017

Kimberly & Lauren,
Our hearts are full of saddnes in the loss of Bob. He was such a smiley, happy soul. We will keep you in our prayers.
Kathy & Britt Smith

June 14, 2017

Kirsten Young

Sara, Ryan, Mrs. Valashinas and families -

So sorry to read of Rob's passing, he was truly a special guy.

May your memories of him help to heal your hearts.

June 14, 2017

Kelly (Payes) Neferis

Kris, Sara and Ryan and Rob's family,

So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful son and brother and neighbor to us while growing up in the same neighborhood. From all that I saw on FB, Rob made the most of his precious time with his family and friends these past two years. I learned a lot from Rob back in the day from playing tennis to playing a 'mean' game of backgammon which he always beat me at but taught me how to play with strategy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. RIP Rob!!!

June 13, 2017

William Swaney

Dear Kimberly: through the mercy of God may Rob rest in peace. Prayers ascending for the family for strength and healing. Love to the children and your Mom and Dad. Bill Swaney

June 13, 2017

Dear Kimberly, Lauren, & Bobby,
Sending love and prayers to you at this time of loss. We have many fun memories of times spent with you and Rob. We hope the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Love,
Ken, Rema, Jackie, Nick & Alex Kaleel

June 13, 2017

Cathy Nevad

Kimberly, Lauren & Bobby,

You are in our hearts and prayers.
With much sympathy and love,
Rick & Cathy Nevad and Family

June 13, 2017

Chrys Beagell

Kris...im so very sorry to hear this sad news..im praying for you and your family..

June 13, 2017

Anne Alden

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 13, 2017

John Kerr

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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