Robert S. (Bob) Comparato passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born in Quincy, MA, on August 3, 1918, was 102 1/2 years old, and was amazingly active and always sharp as a tack. Bob was the son of the late Joseph Comparato and Mary Mormino Comparato. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wonderful wife of 55 years, Alice Lamb Comparato, who he met on a blind date mix-up while serving in WWII. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Donna C. Dean, her husband Richard Dean, and daughter-in-law, Debbie Osbourne Comparato.
Bob is survived by his son, Robert J. Comparato, daughter, Linda Comparato Dukes and son-in-law, Robert (Bob) Dukes, 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Bob was an avid participant in all of his children’s activities and coached his son and countless others in Titusville’s Pony League and American League Baseball. He taught Linda to keep score so he could have his own record of the game, while Alice and Donna helped in the concession stand. He had many grand adventures with Bob, Linda and Donna, as well as their spouses, other family members and friends. He loved travelling the world and the US; and always made waves when he graced the dance floor with his fluid moves. His favorite trips were to Europe when his daughter, Donna, lived and worked in Switzerland. He also loved fishing either alone or with friends, and with his son-in-law, Richard. He was dearly loved by his parents, siblings, wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, army buddies, MA, VA and FL neighbors, friends, co-workers and acquaintances. Bob and Alice hosted countless family, friends and neighborhood get-togethers. They were loved by all. Bob had the unique ability to engage everyone he met, and bring them in to his circle of friends. Many considered him a surrogate father, and he embraced them all. He was especially proud of his grandchildren.
The Comparatos moved to Titusville in 1959. Bob worked for many of the aircraft companies at Cape Kennedy and was also a Labor Relations Specialist. After retirement, he worked with his son, Bob, for Josten’s. The two Bobs were a big hit with the high school students they served! Bob and Alice were instrumental in the organization and construction of Teen Town, in order to give their teenagers and other teens a safe place to dance and have fun. Bob faithfully attended St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, and after Alice’s passing, Mims Methodist Church, with his girlfriend, Joanne Pacific. He lived with his son, Bob, and at Riverview Senior Living in his later years. He was most grateful for Bob’s loving (and fun) care, and for Bob’s girlfriend, Laura Lee Jennings, and her wonderful cooking, special treats and gifts.
A celebration of life will be held on March 6 at 2 pm at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery, 320 Spring Street, Cocoa, FL. 32927, and be live streamed from their Facebook page. A Facebook account is not needed to preview the service, and it will be available on the website, even after the service. Bob’s son-in-law, Rev. Robert D. (Bob) Dukes will be officiating. To distinguish between the 3 Bob’s in the family, Bob would call Linda’s Bob, the DUKE, or the Duker from Paducha.
Visitation is from 1-2 pm, and burial will follow. One Christmas, Bob and Alice asked the children to donate to a charity rather than giving gifts to them. In that spirit, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice, or Bob and Linda Dukes’ ministry, Worldwide Discipleship Association, PO Box 142437, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
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