Loved to cook; staunch fan of Kentucky Wildcats
Published June 25, 2020
NORTH READING — Robert J. Svehla, 61, of North Reading and formerly of Kentucky, died unexpectedly at his work on Monday, June 15, 2020.
Born in Lexington, Ky. on April 17, 1959, he was the son of the late William and Patricia (Sweeney) Svehla.
Rob was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1977. He later attended the University of Kentucky and the University of Lowell.
He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in North Reading as a mail handler for over 35 years. He was a resident of North Reading for the past 49 years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.
Rob was a loving brother and uncle, who was up for anything and always made everyone laugh. When his nieces were younger, he was always playing sports with them in the yard or with beanie babies on the living room floor. His smile and red hair lit up a room and his silly jokes will be sorely missed.
Rob loved to cook and experiment with fresh ingredients. He could often be found watching Kentucky basketball games and cheering loudly for the Wildcats. He enjoyed listening to Jimmy Buffet and traveling to Key West with his brother. He loved to watch golf and would practice his swing often.
Family members include his loving sister, Carol A. Morrissey and her husband Phil; brothers, Michael Stanley Svehla and the late Richard William Svehla; nieces, Brenna and Rachel Morrissey.
In light of the current events, a memorial service for Rob will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Rob’s name to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com