Mr. Karnyski was a fun teacher. He did his job well – as a student of his for 2-3 years he kept me interested and motivated. I did even go to Alfred State to pursue drafting and worked at Gleason’s for a few years. Some people may not know this but he worked closely with Chrysler and was the main design engineer of their popular K-car!!! Haha. That was one his standard dry-delivery jokes I heard through the 1984-1986 years. I laughed every time.
It was out at the campus of Purdue where I first got to know both Mr. and Mrs. Karnyski – from the times they would come out to visit Scott – then later during the one semester break when they invited me to stay with them here in Greece/Rochester. From those early points forward, they made me feel like an extended part of the family, Mr K I would see numerous times over the past 20 plus years – during family gatherings and special trips – from Scott’s bachelor party in Tampa (the golf round, the trivia battle at the Trop, Tanya at the WingHouse.. – we all had a good time and everyone got home safely) – to two very memorable football road trips to see Purdue play at Penn State. To anyone who did not know Mr. K well, he was seemingly a rather silent and stoic individual. To us lucky ones, however, we knew very well the man who was quick to laugh, quick to try to stump us on some random trivia question on sports, music, or any topic for that matter, a man who served this great country and loved his family, and he molded many minds over his 33 year teaching career – I’ve only heard stories of how he was with his students here at Greece Olympia High School, the radio in the classroom and his ability to name a tune by the Shirelles or Tommy James and the Shondells after hearing just the first few notes. I’ve only heard the stories but I can vividly picture him there. On the drive up I made sure to play some Bob Dylan at a high volume – something I wouldn’t ordinarily do, the first tune that came on was a live version of Like a rolling stone and it was flat out great. During the services it was only right for me to grab the trivia card with two questions related to rap music – I can hear you now Mr. K – “Kevin, this one is for you….” In 2011 we began missing Mrs. K – and we will now very much be missing Mr. K – but I know that I will remember the two of them as long as I live.
I’m so sorry for your recent loss. My deepest condolences to your family. Death of a loved one is never easy to endure, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Continue looking to God and you will always find comfort in him (2 Cor 1:3,4). He will soon destroy the enemy of death (1 Cor 15:26), and He will soon return our loved ones to us through the resurrection (John 5:28,29). Please visit JW.org and search “When Someone You Love Dies”, it helped me through some difficult times and I hope you can find comfort in it also.
Susan and Scott, One day in High School I was called down to your father’s classroom. I was a pretty good girl and never got into much trouble so I was scared since I didn’t even have your father as a teacher. I couldn’t figure out what I could have done to get into trouble. It turned out that he wanted to ask me to be your babysitter. I lived on Mt. Ridge Circle and you lived close by.. I know you were too young to remember me but I loved you kids and both your parents. As a matter of fact Scott’s was the first diaper I had ever changed in my life. Your dad and I met up again years later at the Y and played pickleball together. Knowing him as an adult I got to know him better and realized funny he was. He was so proud of the both of you and his grandchildren and I was so happy to hear about you and how you were as adults. I now live in AZ and my mom called me to tell me about your dad. She knew how much I liked him and wanted to make sure I knew. I didn’t realize that you had also lost your mom. I am so very sorry to hear about both of them. I am so happy to have been a small part of their lives. I will be praying for you both.
So sorry for the loss. Uncle Bob was so much fun to be around. He is my godfather and always treated me special. Uncle bob will be missed so much by everyone he was in contact with.
Bob was such a great friend.We played golf,softball and racquetball. He was always making jokes and loved music trivia. Susan and Scott were both in my band at Olympia. I will miss him.
Bob and I taught together at Olympia HS for 26 years. We became very close friends and often did things together outside of the school setting like playing softball. I remember one night game we played on the Long Pond Fields when Bob was on first base and I was at bat with 2 strikes on me. It was the last inning and we were behind by just one run. Bob was looking at me when I nodded toward right field, letting him know I’d hit the ball to the right side and if he got a good jump could probably score from first. When the pitch came in I took a extra mighty swing and missed the ball completely, striking out… the first time I’d ever done that playing softball. Bob had started to run before the pitch even got close to the plate which is illegal. He was called out for leaving the bag too soon. So between us we’d managed to end the game in a double play without the ball even being hit.
Later at the Hotel DeMay Bar who sponsored our team, Bob and I were required to buy the team beer all night long because of our blunders. That story got better with age during the many times we’d go out together for a few beers.
Occasionally during our teaching years we’d encounter students who were being a pain in the ass and we had a system to get them out of our hair if only for a short time. We’d send out of our classroom to get a sky hook… a code to other teachers to keep that student running from room to room fruitlessly since they’d never find the sky hook. Bob and I had sent one student on a wild goose chase once and were in the faculty room having lunch when a very serious veteran teacher named Virginia McGill came in a chewed both of us out for wasting the little angel’s time.
Bob and I shared some wonderful memories and I’m going to miss him more than my words will tell. I’ll be praying for you, Scott and Susan and keep your dad in my thoughts forever.
I had the pleasure of teaching with Bob at both Olympia HS and as a fellow staff member of the Industrial Arts/Technology department during the rest of my career at Athena HS and MS until I retired in ’96.
Bob had a dry sense of humor, was very witty and was both a good friend and very technically skilled teacher who was highly regarded both by staff and his many students.
Simply put, Bob was one of the “good people” and will be missed.
Mr. K was one of the best teachers I had in HS, through Technicals drawing, Architecure and CAD, he taught me to be the best and I am there are many more lives he touched that would say the same thing. He will be missed!!! RIP Mr. K…
Cousin Sue (and Kevin), cousin Scott (and Jill)…there aren’t words enough to express how sorry we are…know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this….So many memories come to mind….bees in the car, powder in the bedroom, the t square stories, the Bob Dylan songs to name just a few. Time and life may get in the way of family visits but know we care and love all of you. Be strong, be mad, rock out to some Dylan…hug those kiddies a little closer and continue to share all the funny times. Sending prayers and hugs!
We all loved Bob for funny things he would do he also loved his grandchildren and many others. My heart goes out to you all and I will always remember this great man…
My sincere condolences go out to Bob’s family. I knew Bob from playing softball against him and thru our Greece CSD connection. He was HS and I was elementary but still bumped into one another occasionally. The last time I saw Bob was a few years back at the Greece Community Center and played a number of pickleball games together!
Now his spirit lives on and he now goes on to the next part of his life’s journey…..
Only 2 teachers in high school helped shape my future. Mr K was one of them. He didnt take your excuses and pushed you to not be a dumbass. I went into Cad because of these 2 teachers. I attribute my success to them. With over 30 years teaching I wonder how many students he helped grow in similar ways. So sorry to hear of his passing.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. K was one of my favorite teachers at Olympia. He treated us stupid kids like adults. He played great music in class and would sing altered lyrics to make them drafting related. One of his favorite lines that cause me think of him every time I hear the song is from Southern Cross – “So we cheated and we lied, and we tested. And we never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do.” He’d turn up the radio and tell us to listen to it.
I was a Greece Central School district employee, but did not know Bob as a teacher. I met and liked Bob through our YMCA on Long Pond Rd. Bob and I played pickle ball together and that is where we became friends. Such a warm and calm man who made you feel good being around him. Bob had a good sense of humor and I really enjoyed seeing him in his and my retirement years. Will miss Bob!
Doug Childs
Mr k was my favorite teacher, he was tough and fun and even punched me in the mouth while messing around in class. He was a great man and will be missed greatly.
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. Such a great guy and he always had a smile when he came in to the animal hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Your Mom and him are now together and watching over all of you.
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We taught together in Greece, plus we used to play basketball, golf, and poker together a lot! I always loved his sense of humor. I’ll miss him.
Bob was a beacon of light shining thru the darkest of days. I will certainly miss his humor. Rest easy, Heaven has gained another angel.My deepest condolences to all the family.
One more zinger for my favorite uncle, the master of puns and trivia. Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere. We will try to keep up the witty repartee but will always be one guy short.
Bob, will be missed by his poker group and all that he touched. The best the Lord has to offer is what Bob will receive. Bob,one last question, what was Brian Hyland’s #1 hit in 1960? God Bless you Bob.
Mr. Karnyski was a fun teacher. He did his job well – as a student of his for 2-3 years he kept me interested and motivated. I did even go to Alfred State to pursue drafting and worked at Gleason’s for a few years. Some people may not know this but he worked closely with Chrysler and was the main design engineer of their popular K-car!!! Haha. That was one his standard dry-delivery jokes I heard through the 1984-1986 years. I laughed every time.
It was out at the campus of Purdue where I first got to know both Mr. and Mrs. Karnyski – from the times they would come out to visit Scott – then later during the one semester break when they invited me to stay with them here in Greece/Rochester. From those early points forward, they made me feel like an extended part of the family, Mr K I would see numerous times over the past 20 plus years – during family gatherings and special trips – from Scott’s bachelor party in Tampa (the golf round, the trivia battle at the Trop, Tanya at the WingHouse.. – we all had a good time and everyone got home safely) – to two very memorable football road trips to see Purdue play at Penn State. To anyone who did not know Mr. K well, he was seemingly a rather silent and stoic individual. To us lucky ones, however, we knew very well the man who was quick to laugh, quick to try to stump us on some random trivia question on sports, music, or any topic for that matter, a man who served this great country and loved his family, and he molded many minds over his 33 year teaching career – I’ve only heard stories of how he was with his students here at Greece Olympia High School, the radio in the classroom and his ability to name a tune by the Shirelles or Tommy James and the Shondells after hearing just the first few notes. I’ve only heard the stories but I can vividly picture him there. On the drive up I made sure to play some Bob Dylan at a high volume – something I wouldn’t ordinarily do, the first tune that came on was a live version of Like a rolling stone and it was flat out great. During the services it was only right for me to grab the trivia card with two questions related to rap music – I can hear you now Mr. K – “Kevin, this one is for you….” In 2011 we began missing Mrs. K – and we will now very much be missing Mr. K – but I know that I will remember the two of them as long as I live.
I’m so sorry for your recent loss. My deepest condolences to your family. Death of a loved one is never easy to endure, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Continue looking to God and you will always find comfort in him (2 Cor 1:3,4). He will soon destroy the enemy of death (1 Cor 15:26), and He will soon return our loved ones to us through the resurrection (John 5:28,29). Please visit JW.org and search “When Someone You Love Dies”, it helped me through some difficult times and I hope you can find comfort in it also.
Susan and Scott, One day in High School I was called down to your father’s classroom. I was a pretty good girl and never got into much trouble so I was scared since I didn’t even have your father as a teacher. I couldn’t figure out what I could have done to get into trouble. It turned out that he wanted to ask me to be your babysitter. I lived on Mt. Ridge Circle and you lived close by.. I know you were too young to remember me but I loved you kids and both your parents. As a matter of fact Scott’s was the first diaper I had ever changed in my life. Your dad and I met up again years later at the Y and played pickleball together. Knowing him as an adult I got to know him better and realized funny he was. He was so proud of the both of you and his grandchildren and I was so happy to hear about you and how you were as adults. I now live in AZ and my mom called me to tell me about your dad. She knew how much I liked him and wanted to make sure I knew. I didn’t realize that you had also lost your mom. I am so very sorry to hear about both of them. I am so happy to have been a small part of their lives. I will be praying for you both.
So sorry for the loss. Uncle Bob was so much fun to be around. He is my godfather and always treated me special. Uncle bob will be missed so much by everyone he was in contact with.
Bob was such a great friend.We played golf,softball and racquetball. He was always making jokes and loved music trivia. Susan and Scott were both in my band at Olympia. I will miss him.
Bob and I taught together at Olympia HS for 26 years. We became very close friends and often did things together outside of the school setting like playing softball. I remember one night game we played on the Long Pond Fields when Bob was on first base and I was at bat with 2 strikes on me. It was the last inning and we were behind by just one run. Bob was looking at me when I nodded toward right field, letting him know I’d hit the ball to the right side and if he got a good jump could probably score from first. When the pitch came in I took a extra mighty swing and missed the ball completely, striking out… the first time I’d ever done that playing softball. Bob had started to run before the pitch even got close to the plate which is illegal. He was called out for leaving the bag too soon. So between us we’d managed to end the game in a double play without the ball even being hit.
Later at the Hotel DeMay Bar who sponsored our team, Bob and I were required to buy the team beer all night long because of our blunders. That story got better with age during the many times we’d go out together for a few beers.
Occasionally during our teaching years we’d encounter students who were being a pain in the ass and we had a system to get them out of our hair if only for a short time. We’d send out of our classroom to get a sky hook… a code to other teachers to keep that student running from room to room fruitlessly since they’d never find the sky hook. Bob and I had sent one student on a wild goose chase once and were in the faculty room having lunch when a very serious veteran teacher named Virginia McGill came in a chewed both of us out for wasting the little angel’s time.
Bob and I shared some wonderful memories and I’m going to miss him more than my words will tell. I’ll be praying for you, Scott and Susan and keep your dad in my thoughts forever.
I had the pleasure of teaching with Bob at both Olympia HS and as a fellow staff member of the Industrial Arts/Technology department during the rest of my career at Athena HS and MS until I retired in ’96.
Bob had a dry sense of humor, was very witty and was both a good friend and very technically skilled teacher who was highly regarded both by staff and his many students.
Simply put, Bob was one of the “good people” and will be missed.
Mr. K was one of the best teachers I had in HS, through Technicals drawing, Architecure and CAD, he taught me to be the best and I am there are many more lives he touched that would say the same thing. He will be missed!!! RIP Mr. K…
Cousin Sue (and Kevin), cousin Scott (and Jill)…there aren’t words enough to express how sorry we are…know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this….So many memories come to mind….bees in the car, powder in the bedroom, the t square stories, the Bob Dylan songs to name just a few. Time and life may get in the way of family visits but know we care and love all of you. Be strong, be mad, rock out to some Dylan…hug those kiddies a little closer and continue to share all the funny times. Sending prayers and hugs!
We all loved Bob for funny things he would do he also loved his grandchildren and many others. My heart goes out to you all and I will always remember this great man…
My sincere condolences go out to Bob’s family. I knew Bob from playing softball against him and thru our Greece CSD connection. He was HS and I was elementary but still bumped into one another occasionally. The last time I saw Bob was a few years back at the Greece Community Center and played a number of pickleball games together!
Now his spirit lives on and he now goes on to the next part of his life’s journey…..
Only 2 teachers in high school helped shape my future. Mr K was one of them. He didnt take your excuses and pushed you to not be a dumbass. I went into Cad because of these 2 teachers. I attribute my success to them. With over 30 years teaching I wonder how many students he helped grow in similar ways. So sorry to hear of his passing.
So sorry for your loss. Mr. K was one of my favorite teachers at Olympia. He treated us stupid kids like adults. He played great music in class and would sing altered lyrics to make them drafting related. One of his favorite lines that cause me think of him every time I hear the song is from Southern Cross – “So we cheated and we lied, and we tested. And we never failed to fail, it was the easiest thing to do.” He’d turn up the radio and tell us to listen to it.
Great teacher. Loved his classes. He was one of the reasons I went into Mechanical engineering.
I was a Greece Central School district employee, but did not know Bob as a teacher. I met and liked Bob through our YMCA on Long Pond Rd. Bob and I played pickle ball together and that is where we became friends. Such a warm and calm man who made you feel good being around him. Bob had a good sense of humor and I really enjoyed seeing him in his and my retirement years. Will miss Bob!
Doug Childs
Mr k was my favorite teacher, he was tough and fun and even punched me in the mouth while messing around in class. He was a great man and will be missed greatly.
Sue & family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. Such a great guy and he always had a smile when he came in to the animal hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Your Mom and him are now together and watching over all of you.
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We taught together in Greece, plus we used to play basketball, golf, and poker together a lot! I always loved his sense of humor. I’ll miss him.
Bob was a beacon of light shining thru the darkest of days. I will certainly miss his humor. Rest easy, Heaven has gained another angel.My deepest condolences to all the family.
One more zinger for my favorite uncle, the master of puns and trivia. Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon? Great food, no atmosphere. We will try to keep up the witty repartee but will always be one guy short.
Bob, will be missed by his poker group and all that he touched. The best the Lord has to offer is what Bob will receive. Bob,one last question, what was Brian Hyland’s #1 hit in 1960? God Bless you Bob.
We are so saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our deepest condolences, Peggy, Jeff, Cora, Michael & Caeden