Robert Joseph Scaglione, 77, of Citrus Springs, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, to the late Frank and Minnie (Andreola) Scaglione. Robert grew up in Elizabeth and lived in Beachwood before moving to Citrus Springs, Florida in 2005. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Robert worked for Ciba-Geigy for many years and received the prestigious Summit Award. He later retired from Trane Inc. Robert was an active member of the Joy and Praise congregation, and he had served in various churches for over 45 years. He enjoyed fishing, golf, reading, Bible Studies at home, and spending time with his family. He was a huge Giants and Yankee fan. Robert will be remembered most by his family for his strength of character, sense of humor, strong work ethic, and his love for Jesus Christ.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Minnie Scaglione, his brother, Richard Scaglione, his sister-in-law, Debra Weipz, and brother-in-law, John Badgeley.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Millie (Badgeley) Scaglione, and his daughters Dinean Batchelder and husband Richard, and Colleen Braun and husband Craig. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Fallon, Trevor, Stephen, Corey, and Nathaniel; his great grandchildren: Sonja, Cooper and Parker; his sister Bert Brown and husband William; and his brother-in-law Tom Weipz.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 22, from 4 to 8 PM, with a service at 7:00 p.m. at The First United Methodist Church, 129 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ 08753. A Committal Service will be held at Ocean County Memorial Park, 1722 Silverton Road in Toms River at 11 AM on Thursday, January 23. In lieu of flowers, would you please consider making a donation to the National Down Syndrome Society.
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