Robert Andrew Lakatos

1951 - 2017

Robert Andrew Lakatos obituary, 1951-2017, Reading, PA

BORN

1951

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

390 West Neversink Road

Reading, Pennsylvania

Robert Lakatos Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 16, 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

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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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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