Robert A. Pastella, Sr

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Carmine Pastella, Sr. and Susan (Dimperio) Pastella, a brother, Carmine Pastella, Jr. of Pennsylvania, and his first wife Patricia (Gillis) Pastella.

On February 22, 2003, he married Gaylon (Miller) Pastella of Indiana and is survived by her. He is also survived by daughters: Deborah Blair, Arizona; Susan Purbaugh, California; Lynn Fairgrief, Indiana; Donna (Chuck) Wagers, Indiana; Sharon Liedtky, Indiana; Michele (Paul) Rawlins, Indiana and sons: Robert Pastella Jr., California; John Pastella, Texas; and Richard (Karen) Liedtky, Indiana; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Donald Pastella, Virginia; Glenn (Nancy) Pastella, Wisconsin; and Richard (Alice) Pastella, Pennsylvania.

He served four years in the Fleet Navy on the U.S.S. Jason ARH1 and retired after 28 years as a Senior Chief in the Navy Seeabees, 34 years in telecommunications and the last 20 years with Contel.

He moved to Apple Valley in 1969. In 1970, he was responsible for organizing three Indian Guide Tribes for the YMCA.

Bob was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church of Apple Valley and had been a member of the choir. He was also a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, VFW of Spring Valley Lake and the Seebeas MCB16.

The viewing will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 22130 Ottawa Rd., Apple Valley, CA 92308 at 10:00 a.m. with military services to follow at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will take place at Riverside National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Wounded Warriors or your favorite charity in Robert Pastella, Sr.'s name.