Robert T. “Bob” Latoski, 83, a resident of Swoyersville, passed into eternal life unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his home.

His loving wife is Bernadine S. (Gowisnok) Latoski. Together, Bob and Bernadine celebrated their 61^st wedding anniversary on January 17^th.

Born on November 01, 1936, in Kingston, Bob was one of three sons born to the late Stanley L. Latoski and Alice R. (Kazmeroski) Latoski.

Raised in Luzerne, Bob was a graduate of the former Luzerne High School, Class of 1954.

Bob was employed as a shipping manager for the former Leslie Fay Garment Factory at both their Kingston and Wilkes-Barre locations, retiring after 49 years with the company.

A prayerful and faithful Catholic, Bob was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. He was also actively involved with the Swoyersville Little League when his children were growing up.

Bob had many enjoyments in life, especially going on fishing trips to Canada, visiting with his friends at Hospodar’s Garage in Swoyersville, tending to his beloved yard, and playing darts. He was also an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed watching the national golf tournaments.

A exemplary family man, Bob loved his family with all his heart. He held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he loved his ritual of always giving them a dollar every time he saw them. Bob will forever be remembered as a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, and his presence will be greatly missed by all his loved ones.

In addition to his parents, Stanley and Alice Latoski, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Norman Latoski.

In addition to his wife, Bernadine, Bob is survived by his four children, Deborah Snyder and her husband, Curt, Mountaintop; Robert Latoski, Swoyersville; David Latoski and his companion, Renee, Swoyersville; and Edward Latoski and his wife, Cathy, Exeter; his seven grandchildren, Zachary Snyder and his wife, Samantha; Christian Snyder; Amanda Latoski; Kristopher Latoski; Eric Latoski; Emily Latoski; and Ryan Latoski; his four great-grandchildren, Sophia, Chase, Ava, and Colson Snyder;  his brother, Stanley Latoski and his wife, Joyce, Wilkes-Barre; as well as his nieces, nephews, and friends.

Due to the current restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, a private viewing and funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, June 01, 2020, followed by a graveside committal service in Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pringle.

A Memorial Mass in honor of Bob’s life will be announced at a later date.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort.

To send the Latoski Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

The family would be honored if you would consider giving a donation in Bob’s memory to Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett Street, Luzerne, PA 18709, or to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 – www.diabetes.org/donate .