Robert Delsi

Robert Delsi was born 11-11-1948. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 9,1969, when many were being drafted. After advanced infantry training at Camp Pendleton, Robert went to Vietnam on July 6, 1969. His duty better known as "grunt", involvedcarrying a M79 grenade launcher. He was gravely wounded from enemy fire in the Que Son Mountains after he and others were ambushed. He was pinned down for four days in the muddy and rainy jungle. On the fourth day a chopper was able to rescue Robert and several other wounded Marines while under heavy enemy fire. Robert was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. On October 23, 2015. Robert was inducted in the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame for his many service contributions in the community and across the United States, which include: Speaking at schools, advocating on Suicide Awareness, PTSD, and Homeless Veterans. Robert volunteered at Veteran Stand Downs, Marine Corps Toys for Tots, active member of the American Legion, VFW, Disabled American Veterans , Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans of America 3MARDIV, Marine Corps League, and Patriot Guard. He was the Marine Corp League State Chaplain and Sergeant of Arms for the Ira Hayes American Legion. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.Robert is survived by his siblings: Ophelia Costales, Richard Delsi, Frances Delsi, Carlos Delsi, Terri Delsi and Joe Delsi. His children Rudy Delsi, Roy Delsi, Michael Delsi, Rick Espinoza, Rudy Espinoza and Roland Aguilar. He joins his parents in heaven, Joe and Connie Delsi, his late sister Lupe Delsi, as well as his beloved late wife, Teresa Delsi.Visitation will be held at 5pm and Rosary at 7pm on Wednesday,March 7, 2018 at The Gardens Chapel in Casa Grande. Mass willtake place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 9am at St Anthony’sCatholic Church in Casa Grande. Graveside will be held at MaranaVA Cemetery at 12pm.J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud, The Gardens Chapel ishandling arrangements.