Robert Stanislaw Slivinski (23 Feb 1954 - 8 Feb 2022)

In loving memory of Robert Stanislaw Slivinski who sadly passed away on 8th February 2022

Robert was born in Nottingham on 23rd February 1954 to Dorothy and Stanislaw (Stan) Slivinski. He was one of three siblings: brother to Steven and half-brother to Nicholas.

He attended Saint Josephs on Derby Road and Corpus Christi Roman Catholic School in Wilford. At 16, he gained an Apprenticeship at GPO Post Office Telephones, and quickly progressed through the ranks to Senior Telecoms Technical Officer.

He purchased his first home in 1975, at the age of 21, in Connelly Close, Arnold. He remained there until earlier this year, where he sadly passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, in his sleep on 8th February 2022. It was just a few weeks before his 68th Birthday.

Even though Robert never married, remaining a bachelor throughout his life, he did have several long-term relationships, including Deirdre, Jennifer, Wendy, Emma and Marie.
Robert was able to take early retirement at the age of 44, and he seized the opportunity to grow his own business and follow his passion as a Light and Sound Engineer. Through this, he made many friends working across the country at events from as near as The Goose Fair in Nottingham, and as far as Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells and the annual Christmas fair in Hyde Park, London. He was also sought after by local rock bands for their gigs.
Being self-employed, Robert was able to follow his passion of boating, starting off with his first dinghy at Beeston Canal, and eventually progressing to motor cruisers, mooring at Redhill Marina. He also had a passion for problem solving: almost everything he owned he took apart just to put back together again-! He loved his many vans and thus the family have chose the hearse van as a tribute.

For many years Robert also cared for his mother Dorothy, providing everything she needed, and spending time with her during her final years. They both loved their day trips to Skegness for fish & chips. He was planning to renovate an old caravan to set up a pitch there, but never had the chance to complete this. He also loved a good curry from Sherwood.

He dearly loved his pets- his cat Mog Mog and his budgie, both now have new loving homes.

He will be sorely missed by all his friends, Brothers Steven and Nicholas, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nephews and Niece (Matthew, James & Lucy).

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A wake will be held afterwards at The RAM Inn, 242 Mansfield Rd, Redhill, Arnold NG5 8JY 0115 926 7461

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Please don't bother with flowers as Robert was not a flower person. Steven will be going to Aldi to grab a bunch on the way to the crem so he cannot moan about the price of flowers.