This online memorial was created in loving memory of Robert John Anastos, whose life story is told throughout this memorial website.

Nancy Deegan
Dear Joan,Jimmy,Tracy, Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart. I also found a poem that reminds me of the wonderful boy I watched grow up to be a wonderful man. Pat and the boys send their love.

I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
02/03/2010

Sue Talhouk
Joan, Jim, Tracy, I was trying to find some way to express my sorrow. I then found this poem:

I WILL BE THERE

And if I go,
while you’re still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
-behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me, so you must have faith.
I wait for the time
when we can soar together again,
-both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
...I will be there.
02/03/2010

Amy Hvizdak
Dear Auntie Joan and Uncle Jimmy, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Love, Amy and Tanya
02/03/2010