Robert C. Stift

Robert C. Stift 79, of Naples, FL and a former resident of Bonita Springs died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Bentley Village Health Care Center. Bob was born on February 20, 1942 in Chicago, IL, the only child of the late Howard W. and Marie (Bruno) Stift. He had been a resident of Bonita Springs since 2001 and had moved to Naples just over a year ago. He was formerly of Hagerstown, MD. He graduated from Loyola University in 1965 with his BBA in Finance. On October 1, 1966, he married the love of his life, the former Patricia D. Roszkowski in Chicago, IL. They just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary this past October. He returned to Loyola University to continue his education and in 1970 earned his MBA. Robert’s career involved various financial and operational positions across multiple corporations. From 1992 to 1998, he served as President and CEO of Grove Worldwide, a subsidiary of Hanson PLC, a British conglomerate. From 1998 to 2001, he served as President and CEO, of the Industrial Products Group, a subsidiary of U. S. Industries. Robert was a faithful parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples and also served on their Finance Committee. From 2009 thru 2014, he served on the Board of Directors for Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee and served as their President for 3 years. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Washington County Health Systems in Washington County, MD and was a member of the Board of Trustees at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia D. Stift of Naples, FL; three children, Robert D. Stift and wife Lisa of Salem, NH, Kristin M. Funston and husband Brian of Golden, CO and Kathleen A. Lott and husband Benjamin of Frederick, MD; and seven beloved grandchildren, Thomas Stift, Allison Stift, Alexander Stift, Margaret Funston, Matthew Funston, Jared Lott and Emily Lott. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 625 111th Ave. No., Naples, FL 34108. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of the Mass. Burial will follow in St. John’s Memorial Garden. The Mass will be live-streamed at saintjohntheevangelist.com/events/online-funeral-mass. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his memory be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 625 111th Ave. No., Naples, FL 34108 or to Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee 415 Colorado Ave., Immokalee, FL 34142. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Robert C. Stift

February 20, 1942 - March 10, 2021