1951
2017
Robert "Bobby" A. Lakatos, 65, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Bernard, Sr. and Hazel (Bonsall) Lakatos.
Robert was the loving husband of Marie J. (Polley) Lakatos. They enjoyed 33 very happy years together.
Robert was graduated from Reading High School and worked at K&L Woodworking for 37 years and Northeastern Lumber Company as a lead carpenter and cabinet-maker. Robert was a talented woodworker and very proud of his craft. He built beautiful and intricate pieces for his trade.
He enjoyed golfing with friends and family and travel, especially frequent trips to New York City.
He was a member of the Ivy Leaf Association in Reading, PA.
In addition to his beloved wife, Marie, Robert is survived by two children: Steven M. Lakatos and his wife, Mary A. of Norfolk, VA and Wendy L. Lakatos of Tucson, AZ; a brothers: Craig "Tony" Lakatos of Reading; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Robert is predeceased by his brothers: Bernard "Butch" Lakatos, Jr. and Herman "Buddy" Lakatos and an infant sister, Kathleen Lakatos.
Robert "Bobby" Lakatos will be so missed and loved forever.
Services will be at 12pm on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Auman's Inc. Funeral Home, 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA
19606. Family and friends will be received in the funeral home on Thursday from 10am to 12pm. Robert will be laid to rest in Laureldale Cemetery, Reading.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Robert Lakatos to the Children's Home of Reading, 1010 Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601 or choreading.org.
Text or audio condolences may be made at www.AumansInc.com
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Sponsored by Auman's Inc. Funeral Home.
October 27, 2017
Jen Tryanski
So sorry for your loss . My heart is with you at this time! ❤
October 23, 2017
T P
My heartfelt condolence to Mrs. Lakatos at this time of sorrow. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and cares. 1Peter 5:6,7
October 21, 2017
Bill
Marie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 19, 2017
Daphne (Schropp) Rossi
Marie, Steve & Wendy,
I am thinking of all of you at this time of sorrow. Bobby will be missed tremendously.
Love,
Daphne
October 19, 2017
Erica Manento
Marie,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
October 19, 2017
Susan Neumuller
Marie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 19, 2017
Diane Moorman
Marie,
I am very sorry to learn of Bobby's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss and find comfort in knowing that everyone who knows you, knows the great love you shared.
Diane Moorman (Pottstown, PA)
October 18, 2017
Bernie Jo Lakatos Gerhard
Aunt Marie, Wendy and Steve Im sorry for your loss. I know what a great person Uncle Bobby was. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 18, 2017
Ariel DiFelice
Marie,
I am so sorry for your loss, please take comfort in knowing great love stories never end. I am sorry I cannot be with you tomorrow but know I am there with you in heart.
October 18, 2017
Richard Tobias
So sorry to hear Bobby passed. I had seen him about a year ago. Remembering when we first met at the shop and you Marie gave him orders to be nice to me, and he was. I know he was an awesome father, brother, and husband. He will be truly missed. Our condolences go out to the whole family.
God bless.
Richie, Kim, and Tanner Tobias
October 18, 2017
Heather Moyer
Marie and family, I am so sorry to hear this news. May you find comfort in the all the good memories. Sending lots of hugs.
October 18, 2017
Kay Eisenbise
Marie and family of Robert, I'm so so sorry to read of your husband's passing...My deepest condolences on your difficult loss..So sorry he was so sick..In my thoughts and prayers...My heart aches for you...Kay Eisenbise
October 17, 2017
Carlos Santiago
Marie...I am very sadden to hear of Robert's passing. I know he is in a good place now. My thoughts and prays go out to you.
October 17, 2017
Marie...So sorry for your deep loss. My heart aches for you. Holding you close in thought...Angie
October 17, 2017
Jessica Freeman
Praying for you my dear coworker. Sending you hugs,
October 17, 2017
Dianne Lakatos Gildner
Marie, Steve and Wendy I'm so sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. Many good memories of the holidays at Hazel's.
October 17, 2017
Marie - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. - Diane and Todd Young
October 17, 2017
Ann Marie
Marie, my heart goes out to you and the entire family. He was an amazing and wonderful man, and will be missed!
Love,
October 17, 2017
Chris Yorski
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Sending many prayers to you and your family during this time of sorrow. May god watch over each of you and help you through this difficult journey.
October 17, 2017
Kelley Moreland-Laing
Marie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 17, 2017
Melissa Karol
Marie, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
October 17, 2017
Marie and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. As kids all of us cousins were together at our grandparents..Sending all of you love and prayers
Love,
Betty Lou Bonsall Simpson a cousin
October 17, 2017
Shelly Bolton
Marie and Family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss of Robert. Prayers to you all in this difficult time.
October 17, 2017
Marie,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May you be comforted by the memories and love you shared. Many thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marcie Fidler
October 17, 2017
Papa Bear,
You will truly be loved and missed forever.
Love always,
Wendy
October 17, 2017
Marie,
I am so sorry to hear about this. Prayers for you and your family.
Annette Molnar
October 17, 2017
Steven Lakatos
I love you, Dad.
You are truly a man any son would be so proud of. I'm so grateful that you were mine. You shown me so much when I was finally ready to listen. I love you and always will.
Love your son,
October 17, 2017
Charlene Nash
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
October 17, 2017
Marie,
I was so sad to read about Bobby this morning. Thinking of you.
Cheryl Evanosky
October 17, 2017
Patty Trefsgar
So sorry for your loss
October 16, 2017
Erika Haas
Sincerest sympathy to Marie, Steve and Wendy from everyone at Auman's Inc. Funeral Home.
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