OBITUARY
Robert Armstrong
September 14, 1934 – October 6, 2012
On October 6, 2012, Robert Merritt Armstrong Sr. of Ellicott City; Beloved husband of Joyce M. Armstrong (nee Snair); Loving father of Deborah A. Campion (Brian), Robert M. Armstrong Jr. (Cheryl), Mark S. Armstrong (Trish) and Douglas E. Armstrong (Tonja); Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Shawn, Lindsay, James, Megan, Kristy, Robby, Jeremy and Charlie and great-grandfather of Lucas, Mia, Jenna, Evan and Riley; He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas T. Armstrong Sr. And Pauline E. Armstrong, his brothers Thomas T. Armstrong Jr. and Richard A. Armstrong, and his grandson Shane R. Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong’s hobby was being a sports official, where he was referred to as “Army”.
Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228 on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 from 4 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, 12 pm, at St. Joseph’s Monastery, 3801 Old Frederick Rd., Baltimore, MD 21229. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, October 10, 2012
- Funeral Service Thursday, October 11, 2012
- Graveside Service Thursday, October 11, 2012
REMEMBERING
Robert Armstrong
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RECEIVE UPDATESCathy and John Benedetto
October 10, 2012
We are so sorry for the loss of of your dear Pop-pop. we are very glad to have had the opportunity to talk with him at Mia's birthday party.
October 10, 2012
Dear Joyce & Family, Please know that we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We were always so happy when we saw you two at family functions.
Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.Please give our regards to Bobby, Sherry & their family. Fondly, Marguerite & Tom Carifio
Neil Tranter
October 10, 2012
My sincere condolences to the entire Armstrong family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mr Bob is in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Fountain
October 9, 2012
With Sincere Sympathy - My heart goes out to all of the Armstrong family.
Michele Fountain 143
October 9, 2012
Deb and Family, I will always remember "Mr Bob" piling us all in the car and headed to the drive-in movies when we were little. Our prayers to you and your family...love Kathy Yachera and family...
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Dear Aunt Joyce and all cousins. Our deepest sympathies and love go out to each every one of you. He opened his heart and his home to all of us
October 9, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7
Tracy Beiting
October 9, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers and that Pop Pop is with great company up there! God bless all of you!
Love, Charlie Zeek, Tracy, Brian and family. And Florence Appletgate too!
Mary Pat Armstrong
October 9, 2012
I am so sorry. We will all miss Uncle Bob so much.
Don
October 9, 2012
I'm not family but always felt like it.I only knew him 12 years but felt like I always did.I called him Robert(Bob). But he was Pop Pop to me to.
Love you all
Donnie
October 9, 2012
My condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace in these trying times. Psalms 55:22
Craig Hoover
October 9, 2012
Sincere Condolences to the family. RIP. Glad I was blessed with seeing him at FRF this year.
kim grempler
October 9, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Armstrongs.
Lynn Smith-Gondeck
October 9, 2012
"A lil Shake a lil hustle".. Greatest Ump ever... Huge loss for the Armstrong family.. So sorry for your loss, Prayers and thoughts to all ..
October 9, 2012
Fran Shaw
October 8, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about this. It is a blessing that he was able to see his new great-granddaughter come into the world. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family at this sad time.
October 8, 2012
Jay Boarman
October 8, 2012
Uncle Bob,we,ll never forget the great memories with you. Thnx for the love my family received from you an Joyce always!! Heaven must need a Good ump up there thats all i can assume. Love The Boarman Family.
Karen & Don Moore
October 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are glad we got to know Pop Pop. A very friendly and wonderful person.
Anne and Dave Gemmell
October 8, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy. We love you all.
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