Vincent "Bob" Yannone

Vincent Robert Yannone, known to all who loved him as Bob, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a gentle soul, a devoted family man, and a man who made everyone around him feel welcome.

Bob was born on November 12, 1944, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Vincent J. and Irene Yannone. In December of 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Catherine Switzer, beginning a love story that would span nearly 55 years. Pat’s passing in 2021 left a profound void, yet the life they built together, full of warmth, laughter, and devotion, remained his greatest source of pride until his final days.

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy, earning numerous technical certifications before receiving an honorable discharge in 1971. After working at ABC in the early 1970s, Bob joined NBC News as an electrical engineer, a role he truly loved and fulfilled for more than 40 years. Among the highlights of his career was serving as part of the television crew for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. He was also one of the many dedicated employees behind the scenes who kept NBC News on the air around the clock in the days and weeks following September 11, 2001.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Bob gave generously of his time and spirit. He volunteered at his church for many years and was also a proud member of Unico. He loved the beach, Star Wars, Italian food, and reading. Bob also loved all kinds of music. Family and friends could often hear him humming along to a favorite tune. But Bob loved his wife and family most of all. He worked hard every day of his life to give them a good home, security, and a future. And he did so with a quiet dignity and work ethic that those who knew him will never forget.

Despite being a quiet, “regular” guy, Bob had a gift for people. Neighbors, colleagues, and even the staff at his memory care facility often remarked on his friendliness and easy-going nature. He got along with everyone. He was the person you called when something went wrong, because Bob always had a logical solution. Though Alzheimer's took a physical toll in his final years, it could not touch who he was at his core… he remained kind, calm, and gentle until the very end.

Bob is survived by his daughters Kelly Stegmann and her husband Scott, Kara Angelillo and her husband James, Meghan Smith (husband Brian, deceased), and Caitlin Hawkins and her husband Justin; his younger brother Dennis Yannone and his wife Laura; and nine cherished grandchildren: Nicholas, Rebecca, Harley, Andrew, Caden, Harrison, Brianna, Nathaniel, and Shayna. He will also be remembered by his beloved nieces and nephews, each of whom he loved and kept close to his heart.

Bob Yannone lived a full and meaningful life, one measured not in accolades, but in the people, he quietly lifted up along the way. He will be deeply missed and long remembered.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or the New Jersey Veteran’s Network.

Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675, on March 25, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Interment is private.