Robert P Gronek

Robert Gronek, a long-time resident of Carpinteria, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. He was 83 years old. 

At the beginning of this year, he moved to Assisted Living in Ventura, where he enjoyed life in the community.

He was born in Chicago and moved to Carpinteria, where he worked in the hospitality business for many years. He was proud to have lived at Casitas Village in the same apartment for over 50 years. He always remembered that there were only 4,000 people in town and only one signal light.

He loved talking about the times he met many celebrities and told everyone that he “had a good life” and some great stories he could talk about forever. He was a real talker.

Bob met the love of his life, Janice, in 1999, and they had so much fun traveling to different places, playing in different casinos, dining, and enjoying cocktails. 

He was an avid blackjack player and met many friends at the Player Club in Ventura.

Bob is survived by his stepson Tom Phillips, daughter-in-law Enih Phillips, twin brother, nieces, and nephews living in Chicago.

Bob will be put to rest with his wife, Janice Gronek, in Fresno.

We will always miss him and his many fun stories.