Robert C. Padden, 69 of Homosassa, Florida died on Monday, December 13, 2010 in the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, August 6, 1941. Robert was retired after 24 years as a police officer for the City of Philadelphia and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He moved to this area in 1991 from Philadelphia and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching sports.
Survivors include his wife, Karen A. Thomson Padden of Homosassa, Florida; sons, Robert Padden and wife Kelly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Matthew Padden and wife Linda of Pennsylvania; daughter, Elizabeth Szymanski and husband Bill of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; brother, Harry Padden of New Jersey; sisters, Carol 'Pogie' Padden of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Geraldine Pizzi of Pennsylvania, Shirley Perez of South Carolina and Mary DeGregorio of Pennsylvania and ten grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, Florida 34464.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to Fero Funeral Home
www.ferofuneralhome.com
