passed on September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. Bartek was a graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy and a proud graduate of MMA. He sailed with American Export Line for 10 years after traveling around the world. He began his new career as a self-employed NAMS certified Marine Surveyor. East Coast Maritime Services was launched with Bartek covering the southeast, representing major insurance companies and several shipping lines over the next 47 years. Bartek found the beaches of the Gulf Coast to be his “happy place,” visiting several times per year. His primary hobby was woodworking, and he spent many hours in the workshop creating furniture and gifts of wood for his family and friends. Bartek will always be remembered for his wit and unique sense of humor. There was always a joke or sea story to be told. His love for the sea was abundant as was his passion for life. Over the years, he was dedicated to his work and to his family. “Poppy Bob” is missed each and every day.
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