Robert Andrew Szentesy, age 87, of Portage, IN, formerly of Gary, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Robert was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1943 and attended Indiana University.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy – WWII.  Robert was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, the Hobart VFW Post 5365 and Carpenter’s Local #1005.  He was a retired supervisor with Stern Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & Anna Szentesy, brother, Michael Szentesy and sister, Dorothy Burkus. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary J. (nee McGlinn) Szentesy; 5 children, David (Carole) Szentesy of Noblesville, IN, Kathy (John) Lashenik of Hobart, IN, Barbara (Tim) Moore of Hopkinsville, KY, Karen (Bob) Watts of Hobart, IN, and Andy (Patrice) Szentesy of The Woodlands, TX; 12 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren.

In fulfillment of Bob’s wishes, there will be no services. Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN in charge of arrangements.

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