FIALKA, Robert G., age 86, of Flint, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital. Funeral Services will be 11:00AM Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Reigle Funeral Home, 5501 W. Pierson Rd., Flushing. The family will receive friends 10AM Wednesday until service time. Interment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 7:00PM-9:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Flint Institute of Arts or Flint Institute of Music.
Robert was born October 27, 1927 in Flint the son of the late Andrew J. and Susan Raichel Fialka. He graduated as the Valedictorian from Northern High School, attended Mott Community College and earned his B.A. Degree in the English Honors Program from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Robert served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. He began employment with the Flint Journal in 1945 where he was a reporter and copy editor. Robert retired after 33 years of service. Robert was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Flint.
Surviving are his son, Joseph A. Fialka; sister, Virginia Harrai and brother, Albert Fialka and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Kaza, Betty Toporak, Rose Dingo, Ann St. Martin; brothers, Joseph, Bernard, Lawrence, andFrank Fialka. Online condolences may be shared at www.reiglefuneralhome.com
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December 11, 2013
Bernice Povlick
To the Fialka family, I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have many good memories of Bob from my childhood. We were good friends before we even started school! I remember taking the bus to Detroit together to see him off when he joined the Coast Guard. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bernice (Klocko) Povlick
December 10, 2013
Cousin Pam and Dave Larkin
Dear Joe: We were sorry to hear about our Uncle Bob's passing. We have many good memories of all of the Fialka family gathering on Sundays at Grandma Fialka's home with all of our cousins, aunts and uncles. Uncle Bob was a talented writer and appreciated good humor, too. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and sending special blessings to you during this difficult time.
December 10, 2013
Ken Amey
Joe and Donna.
So sorry for your recent loss. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences go out to you. I wish you both well. May God's grace cover you.
Ken
December 10, 2013
Lisa Briggs
Uncle Al, Aunt Virginia and Joe~
I am sorry for the loss of your brother and father. I know he was greeted by my grandmother, Rose Dingo, and his many other siblings already in heaven. I remember being at my grandma's house on Keyes Street and Uncle Bob would come over to visit. Grandma would have us (my sister Tracy and I) take his coat and rubber galoshes. Once he let me try them on! I learned about rubber galoshes from Uncle Bob! Grandma would let us serve him refreshments and then we would sit and listen to him talk about his day. I trust that the Lord is welcoming Uncle Bob into paradise and angels and saints are helping him get settled.
December 9, 2013
Joe I never met your father but no doubt he was a fine man just like you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Gino and Lois Pastori
December 8, 2013
Everett Eddy
To Al Fialka, from a co worker at Buick salary, I am sorry for your loss. Your brother was a Northern HS valedictorian, the highest accomplishment, one to be most proud of.
December 7, 2013
Anita Fialka
Cousin Joe,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Cherish all the great memories. Over the years, people would occasionally ask me if I was related to Bob Fialka who worked for The Flint Journal. Then, they would proceed to tell me some great stories and what a smart guy he was. I remember the smile he always had when we gathered for holidays with all our aunts, uncles, and cousins when we were young. I am thinking of you at this difficult time. God Bless.
Cousin,
Anita Fialka
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