Robert James Sandora
July 3, 1953 – August 4, 2022
Robert James Sandora 69, of Sun City Center, Fla., died unexpectedly Aug. 4, 2022. He was born July 3, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, son of Robert J. Sandora and Dolores E. Lowden. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Nicholas S. Sandora, and a sister, Sherle Hillwick. Robert is survived by his wife, Karen Symonds; sons, Benjamin J Sandora, Sean (Kate) Sandora, Jason E (Christina Riobe) Sandora; daughter Brittany Symonds; brother, Richard (Dianna) Findley; sister, Debra Carson; grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Robert served with the US army in Korea as a medic with the first Battalion ninth infantry. Robert spent years working as a chef and a business owner. In retirement Robert enjoyed socializing; he could talk to anyone about anything. He could be seen fishing on his dock and would “fish on demand” for tilapia when the Rapture Center of Tampa Bay had a need. If he wasn’t cooking or on the lake, he was gardening. His combined passion for animals and environment led him to working with Middle Lake’s islands to protect bird rookeries by promoting native trees and plants for the islands. In lieu of flowers, family suggest making a donation for protecting Middle Lake’s bird rookeries.
A celebration of life will be held this Sunday, Oct. 7, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at 1504 Blackstone Circle, Sun City Center, Fla. All who knew him are welcome to join family and friends for our celebration of Robert’s life. BYOB; we will have barbecue style food; for those who would like to contribute to food, desserts are welcome but not necessary.
Robert served with the US army in Korea as a medic with the first Battalion ninth infantry. Robert spent years working as a chef and a business owner. In retirement Robert enjoyed socializing; he could talk to anyone about anything. He could be seen fishing on his dock and would “fish on demand” for tilapia when the Rapture Center of Tampa Bay had a need. If he wasn’t cooking or on the lake, he was gardening. His combined passion for animals and environment led him to working with Middle Lake’s islands to protect bird rookeries by promoting native trees and plants for the islands. In lieu of flowers, family suggest making a donation for protecting Middle Lake’s bird rookeries.
A celebration of life will be held this Sunday, Oct. 7, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at 1504 Blackstone Circle, Sun City Center, Fla. All who knew him are welcome to join family and friends for our celebration of Robert’s life. BYOB; we will have barbecue style food; for those who would like to contribute to food, desserts are welcome but not necessary.