Bob was the Husband of Gayle (Gibson) Ponda. She was the love of his Life. The Father of Robert J Ponda Jr, Vincent Sean Ponda, and Tracy Christine (Ponda) Cady. Grandfather to Robert J Ponda III, Joseph Isaac Ponda, Marguerite (Maggie) Ponda, Nicholas (Nico) Ponda, Nathan Tyler Cady, Matthew Lewis Cady. Pappaw Loved his Grandchildren very much.∼Robert "Bob" John Ponda Sr.
Sep 10, 1943 - Mar 19, 2020
Robert (Bob) J. Ponda, Sr. age 76 of Union Mills (Formally of Burns Harbor) passed away on March 19, 2020.
He was born on September 10, 1943 to Manuel and Charlotte Ponda (Szostek) in Gary, IN. He attended school at Wirt High School in Miller, IN. Robert worked as a Iron Worker for Local 395 International Steel Workers. On August 3, 1968 he married Gayle Gibson. Robert and Gayle lived in Burns Harbor where they raised their three children.
Bob is survived by sons, Robert Ponda, Jr., Vincent (Michelle) Ponda; daughter, Tracy Cady; sisters, Betty (Bob, deceased) Cleek, Rosemary (Lee, deceased) Bozan, Anna (Jerome, deceased) Caldwell, Charlotte (Rick) Buckingham, Debbie (Ben) Hymes; brothers, David (Kathy)Ponda, Richard (Linda) Ponda and brother-in-law Mickey Gibson. Also left behind are Papaw's precious grandchildren, Robert J. Ponda III, Elizabeth Richter, Joseph, Nicholas and Marguerite Ponda, Nathan and Matthew Cady. Papaw considered all his grandchildren his pride and joy. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews ,great nieces and nephews. He loved all of them dearly.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Gayle; siblings, Cookie, Angie, Leona, Mickey, Dominick and Angelo.
He was an Iron Worker for The Iron Workers Local 395. Bob also worked for Landmark Signs. During his retirement he worked for Seniors Helping Seniors, he was a grounds keeper for Union Mills Cemetery. Bob was a jack of all trades and helped everyone and anyone in need.
Bob was master gardener and kept his family and friends supplied with corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions, etc. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren's baseball games and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's and nieces school functions.
He was an avid coin collector, he enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels cars. He also enjoyed coaching for Liberty Rec Baseball when his kids were younger. In his retirement, he liked to meet his buddies for breakfast at the local truck stops.
He will be greatly missed by his baby girl Chica (his Chihuahua).
Sep 10, 1943 - Mar 19, 2020
Robert (Bob) J. Ponda, Sr. age 76 of Union Mills (Formally of Burns Harbor) passed away on March 19, 2020.
He was born on September 10, 1943 to Manuel and Charlotte Ponda (Szostek) in Gary, IN. He attended school at Wirt High School in Miller, IN. Robert worked as a Iron Worker for Local 395 International Steel Workers. On August 3, 1968 he married Gayle Gibson. Robert and Gayle lived in Burns Harbor where they raised their three children.
Bob is survived by sons, Robert Ponda, Jr., Vincent (Michelle) Ponda; daughter, Tracy Cady; sisters, Betty (Bob, deceased) Cleek, Rosemary (Lee, deceased) Bozan, Anna (Jerome, deceased) Caldwell, Charlotte (Rick) Buckingham, Debbie (Ben) Hymes; brothers, David (Kathy)Ponda, Richard (Linda) Ponda and brother-in-law Mickey Gibson. Also left behind are Papaw's precious grandchildren, Robert J. Ponda III, Elizabeth Richter, Joseph, Nicholas and Marguerite Ponda, Nathan and Matthew Cady. Papaw considered all his grandchildren his pride and joy. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews ,great nieces and nephews. He loved all of them dearly.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Gayle; siblings, Cookie, Angie, Leona, Mickey, Dominick and Angelo.
He was an Iron Worker for The Iron Workers Local 395. Bob also worked for Landmark Signs. During his retirement he worked for Seniors Helping Seniors, he was a grounds keeper for Union Mills Cemetery. Bob was a jack of all trades and helped everyone and anyone in need.
Bob was master gardener and kept his family and friends supplied with corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions, etc. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren's baseball games and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's and nieces school functions.
He was an avid coin collector, he enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels cars. He also enjoyed coaching for Liberty Rec Baseball when his kids were younger. In his retirement, he liked to meet his buddies for breakfast at the local truck stops.
He will be greatly missed by his baby girl Chica (his Chihuahua).
Bob was the Husband of Gayle (Gibson) Ponda. She was the love of his Life. The Father of Robert J Ponda Jr, Vincent Sean Ponda, and Tracy Christine (Ponda) Cady. Grandfather to Robert J Ponda III, Joseph Isaac Ponda, Marguerite (Maggie) Ponda, Nicholas (Nico) Ponda, Nathan Tyler Cady, Matthew Lewis Cady. Pappaw Loved his Grandchildren very much.∼Robert "Bob" John Ponda Sr.
Sep 10, 1943 - Mar 19, 2020
Robert (Bob) J. Ponda, Sr. age 76 of Union Mills (Formally of Burns Harbor) passed away on March 19, 2020.
He was born on September 10, 1943 to Manuel and Charlotte Ponda (Szostek) in Gary, IN. He attended school at Wirt High School in Miller, IN. Robert worked as a Iron Worker for Local 395 International Steel Workers. On August 3, 1968 he married Gayle Gibson. Robert and Gayle lived in Burns Harbor where they raised their three children.
Bob is survived by sons, Robert Ponda, Jr., Vincent (Michelle) Ponda; daughter, Tracy Cady; sisters, Betty (Bob, deceased) Cleek, Rosemary (Lee, deceased) Bozan, Anna (Jerome, deceased) Caldwell, Charlotte (Rick) Buckingham, Debbie (Ben) Hymes; brothers, David (Kathy)Ponda, Richard (Linda) Ponda and brother-in-law Mickey Gibson. Also left behind are Papaw's precious grandchildren, Robert J. Ponda III, Elizabeth Richter, Joseph, Nicholas and Marguerite Ponda, Nathan and Matthew Cady. Papaw considered all his grandchildren his pride and joy. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews ,great nieces and nephews. He loved all of them dearly.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Gayle; siblings, Cookie, Angie, Leona, Mickey, Dominick and Angelo.
He was an Iron Worker for The Iron Workers Local 395. Bob also worked for Landmark Signs. During his retirement he worked for Seniors Helping Seniors, he was a grounds keeper for Union Mills Cemetery. Bob was a jack of all trades and helped everyone and anyone in need.
Bob was master gardener and kept his family and friends supplied with corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions, etc. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren's baseball games and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's and nieces school functions.
He was an avid coin collector, he enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels cars. He also enjoyed coaching for Liberty Rec Baseball when his kids were younger. In his retirement, he liked to meet his buddies for breakfast at the local truck stops.
He will be greatly missed by his baby girl Chica (his Chihuahua).
Sep 10, 1943 - Mar 19, 2020
Robert (Bob) J. Ponda, Sr. age 76 of Union Mills (Formally of Burns Harbor) passed away on March 19, 2020.
He was born on September 10, 1943 to Manuel and Charlotte Ponda (Szostek) in Gary, IN. He attended school at Wirt High School in Miller, IN. Robert worked as a Iron Worker for Local 395 International Steel Workers. On August 3, 1968 he married Gayle Gibson. Robert and Gayle lived in Burns Harbor where they raised their three children.
Bob is survived by sons, Robert Ponda, Jr., Vincent (Michelle) Ponda; daughter, Tracy Cady; sisters, Betty (Bob, deceased) Cleek, Rosemary (Lee, deceased) Bozan, Anna (Jerome, deceased) Caldwell, Charlotte (Rick) Buckingham, Debbie (Ben) Hymes; brothers, David (Kathy)Ponda, Richard (Linda) Ponda and brother-in-law Mickey Gibson. Also left behind are Papaw's precious grandchildren, Robert J. Ponda III, Elizabeth Richter, Joseph, Nicholas and Marguerite Ponda, Nathan and Matthew Cady. Papaw considered all his grandchildren his pride and joy. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews ,great nieces and nephews. He loved all of them dearly.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Gayle; siblings, Cookie, Angie, Leona, Mickey, Dominick and Angelo.
He was an Iron Worker for The Iron Workers Local 395. Bob also worked for Landmark Signs. During his retirement he worked for Seniors Helping Seniors, he was a grounds keeper for Union Mills Cemetery. Bob was a jack of all trades and helped everyone and anyone in need.
Bob was master gardener and kept his family and friends supplied with corn, tomatoes, peppers and onions, etc. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren's baseball games and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's and nieces school functions.
He was an avid coin collector, he enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels cars. He also enjoyed coaching for Liberty Rec Baseball when his kids were younger. In his retirement, he liked to meet his buddies for breakfast at the local truck stops.
He will be greatly missed by his baby girl Chica (his Chihuahua).
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