Robert M. Pytosh

Pytosh, Robert "Bob" Michael age 56 of Kettering, lost his courageous battle against cancer on Monday, November 16, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. Bob was born June 2, 1953, in Dayton. He graduated from Belmont High School in 1971 and went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps (1971-1977). Bob was honored to be a member of the President's Own, Marine Corps Band. He was stationed in Washington D.C. and served during the inauguration and administration under President Nixon. He was also a member of the American Legion. He was an entrepreneur owning his first establishment First Stop (4 years) and moved on to owning the Patterson Park Sunoco Station for over 20 years. Bob's last endeavor was the Huber Heights Sunoco Station (5 years). He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Pytosh Sr. and brother, Steve Pytosh Jr. Bob is survived by his loving companion of 18 years, MaryAnn Fitzpatrick; mother, Viola Pytosh; MaryAnn's Children, Shannon, Kelly and Sean Fitzpatrick; sister, Vicki Pytosh (Harry Anthony); nieces and nephews, Angie (Todd) Davis, Stephanie (Greg) Lohman, Abby Pytosh and Steven Pytosh; great niece, Emma Lohman; and many other relatives, friends and faithful and loving dog Lizzy. The family wishes to thank all of Bob's many wonderful friends at Park Row, Partner's, Geez, Gourmet Club and our special neighbors. Funeral services will be held Friday November 20th at 6:00 pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 East Stroop Road, Kettering with Father Gerald Haemmerle officiating. The family will also visit with friends in "Bob's USUAL manner" following the funeral service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences and other tributes may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429