

Robert J. Piganelli, of Carmel, passed away January 18, 2025. He was born March 12, 1950 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to the late Patsy (Baker) and Amelia Piganelli. Bob was a graduate of Bradford Central Christian High School, Class of 1968. He graduated from Rochester Business Institute in 1970, and received a bachelor’s degree from Tri-State (now known as Trine) University in 1974.
Bob was Director of Housing at Tri-State University, and employed by GTE, Sprint, and Eli Lilly in the IT Department. He especially enjoyed substitute teaching and working as an Instructional Assistant at Creekside Middle School during his retirement.
Bob was a member of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. He was an extensively involved member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church where he spearheaded the St. Joseph Family Feast. He also brought new energy to the Harvest Spirit Community. He loved serving as a Mass Captain and Eucharistic Minister there as well. In addition to his involvement at OLMC, he proudly served as a Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy for 20 years. In addition, he enthusiastically served on the board of the Cool Creek North Homeowner’s Association. It was important to him that people could come together and become a cohesive group. In his spare time, he took pride in creating a neighborhood rock garden to bring happiness to those who happened to pass by.
Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol (Huntzinger) Piganelli; sons, Joseph (fiancée Daniela Rudeau), and Michael (Alyssa) Piganelli; grandson, Jack; and sister, Patsy (Tom) Arrowsmith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Paul Piganelli.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oakridge Rd., Carmel, IN. Visitation will also be held at the church on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Carmel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the Merciful H.E.L.P. Center
( https://www.mercifulhelpcenter.org/ ), 1045 W. 146th St., Carmel, IN, 46032.
Leppert Mortuary – Carmel Chapel assisting with arrangements. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.leppertmortuary.com
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