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Bob was born July 5th, 1934
at 40th and Girard Avenue
in West Philadelphia where
he attended St. Agatha's
Grade School. His family
then moved to Port
Richmond where he
finished grade school at
Nativity BVM.
Music was always a part of
Bob's life ever since he
was seven years old. Bob
was an accomplished
guitarist and was the only
applicant to be accepted to
the Granoff School of Music
who could not read music.
Happy Birthday Bob!
Bob attended North Catholic High School and graduated in
1952. He has his first taste of the window business in 1951
where he
worked after
school and on
weekends at the
Wister Belfield
Company in
Germantown.
Bob's job was to
assemble storm
windows.
In 1952 Bob
enlisted in the
Bob entertains us all.
Navy during the
Korean War and served on the USS New Jersey. He was
chosen to be a radio and electronics man because of his
musical talent. Supposedly, people with musical aptitude
made the best radio men.
In 1957 Bob worked as a salesman for his friend Mort
Trangott for Bryant Building's Products Division. Bob sold
storm windows, replacement windows, bow windows, etc.
During this time he also worked with the City of Philadelphia
to help rehabilitate delinquent kids.
Bob moved up thru Bryant Building and from 1961 to 1964
worked in service and installations. It was during this time
that Bob decided he could make a living in the parts business.
He used to pull parts out of Bryants dumpsters because he
knew there would be a need for these parts later. Bob's
father, Lucian, used to yell at him for keeping barrels of parts
in their basement, but Bob kept telling him they'd be worth
money some day.
In 1964 Bob started working for his brother Lou in Allentown.
His brother had opened his own building products company
and Bob installed and repaired all windows, doors, glass and
casement windows.
While he was
working for
his brother,
Bob started
his own
business in
Philadelphia
and in 1968
he decided to
work full time
Partners in crime!
on his own
company, Strybuc Window Service and Parts. He started out
doing glass repair and screening for local apartment
complexes, homes and real estate agents. Eventually,
through hard work, Bob started to gain a name for himself in
the window repair industry.
Soon he developed a good relationship with Caldwell and did
some troubleshooting for them on military bases, hotels and
other buildings. He even represented Caldwell in a court
case, which Caldwell won. Bob's work with Caldwell
eventually earned
him exclusive
ownership of what
is currently
Strybuc's 72-74
series balances
and associated
parts.
No longer using a
barrel in his
parent's basement,
Bob and Jeanie celebrate the holidays.
Bob had kept and
stored items from other manufacturer's windows and as his
knowledge grew, he began experimenting with these parts,
providing a superior level of expertise and service to his
growing, loyal following.
In 1979 Vince Julianti first contacted Bob to purchase some
window parts and after dealing with Strybuc Window Service
and Parts, informed Pete Pierangeli, Sr. of how much
material Bob had accumulated. Shortly thereafter, Pete
approached Bob about selling his business but Bob declined.
In 1981, after expanding his business further, Bob finally
agreed to eventually sell his business to Pete and Renny
Pierangeli. Finally, in August of 1982, ownership of Strybuc
was transferred to the PierAngeli Company and Bob and his
inventory moved to its new location on Church Lane.
Bob continued to build upon his foundation and stayed with
Strybuc as General Manager until 1985. Once in his 50's,
Bob shifted his role to that of Advising General Manager.
Bob Strybuc was a founder in an industry that was built from
scratch. A devoted man, he remained with Strybuc to his last
day. Throughout his life and career Bob touched many lives
and hearts. His kindness, laughter and wisdom came easily
and the friends and colleagues he collected over the years is
immeasurable. He was loved by many and will be missed by
all.
Bob's two vices.
Bob turned 70 in July but he was always young at heart.
Here are some of his phrases and jokes collected throughout
the years!
Bob's Bits of
WitDom
After a terrible halfinning, the pitcher
came back to the
dugout. Before
sitting down he
kicked at the bat
rack. The coach
said, "Don't do that!
You'll break your leg
and then we'll
NEVER be able to
trade you!"
Up, up and away!
One Beverly Hills kid won first prize for having the most
parents at a PTA Meeting.
Did you know that policemen in England do not carry guns just whistles. They yell, "Stop or I'll TOOT!!!"
Do doctors who treat amnesia make people pay in advance?
Once there was a Bishop who labeled his files "Sacred" and
"Top Sacred"!
If you really want to test your memory, try to remember what
worried you yesterday.
Winter is the time of year when you run to places and pay
three hundred dollars a day to get the heat you complained
about in July and August.
A cannibal is a man who loves his fellow man.....with gravy!
Why do people drive on parkways and park on driveways?
You can be pretty sure that the New Year's party is over when
you can lie on the floor without holding on!
Two friends met. One said, "I just got back from Yellowstone
park." The other said, "How was Old Faithful?" "Not too
good, but I took her with me anyway!"
I hate political jokes...they
always get elected!
You know you're in trouble with
a businessman if he thinks Dun
& Bradstreet is an intersection.
On a recent flight three engines
went out. Wearing a parachute
the pilot appeared in front of the
passengers and announced,
"We've got a lot of problems but
don't worry, I'm going for help!"
Bob's smile lights up the room.
If necessity is the mother of
invention, how come so much
unnecessary stuff is invented!?
What do you give a man who has everything? A very
powerful antibiotic!
Talk about express lines: One department store had two
Santas! One for regular kids and one for kids who wanted ten
items or less!
She was so cross-eyed, she could read pretzels!
~ Thank you Bob for all the joy you brought us ~
With all our
thoughts and
prayers - we
will remember
you always.