Robert Anthony Saitta II

With younger brothers, Ryan and Vinny, and older sister Rachel he was the rock who held his family together -- as children the 4 Italian-Irish siblings were collectively sweetly mischievous and always so incredibly close.

Robert, the second of four children born to Siobhan Maureen McCann and Robert Anthony Saitta Sr, spent the first 2 years of his life in Houston, the next 5 years of his childhood in Seattle Washington where his two younger brothers Ryan and Vinny were born and at age 7, the Saitta family returned “home” to Denver, Colorado where his older sister Rachel was born and many of Roberts maternal extended family reside. Including Roberts grandparents, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Robert got himself into some scrapes because he was so daring. But he was agile and tough and always managed to land on his feet, often against all odds.

In 1993, the Saitta family relocated to Colorado, where Robert lived until his death. He was a successful businessman and owned Quality Construction. He was accomplished at many outdoor sports. He loved spending time in the Colorado Mountains, especially Vail and was happiest when he was with family. He was audacious and charming and extremely funny.

Robert was an adoring father to his daughter, devoted son to his parents, a cherished nephew to his aunts and uncles, a beloved brother to his siblings, an admired cousin to his 25 first cousins and a favorite “Uncle Robert” to his 7 nieces and nephews. He enjoyed many devoted friends over his lifetime.

Robert Anthony Saitta II tragically passed away on the 16th day of July, 2021. He will forever be missed by his employees, co-workers, friends and family.

Robert was predeceased (and our family believes he will be welcomed into heaven) by his maternal grandparents, Thomas Paul McCann and Sharon Quigley McCann, great grandparents, Florian and Virgina Rhodes McCann and Walter and Melvina Chapman Quigley, his uncle Patrick Theodore McCann II (uncle Ted), his paternal grandparents Anthony Dominic Saitta and Gloria Eleanor Saitta, his father Robert Anthony Saitta Sr and his Uncle Dennis William Saitta.

He is survived by his daughter, Makenna Rae Saitta, of whom he was immensely proud, his mother Siobhan Maureen McCann and his three siblings: Rachel Sharon Landgrebe with her husband Tory Michael and children Mia Siobhan, Olivia Rachel and Marina Michelle of Northglenn, Colorado; Ryan Florian Saitta and daughter Talia Rose of Denver, Colorado; Vincent Thomas McCann with his wife Kelsi Alexandere and children Vincent Thomas, Madden Ryan, Brooklyn Marie, and Venice Kelsi of Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Also survived are his mother’s eight siblings families: Teresa McCann O'Connor with her husband William J. II of Billings, Montana, and children Brendan Francis O’Connor with his wife Lindsey Marie of Seattle, Washington; Dr. Shannon Kathleen O’Connor-Rose with her husband Dr. Alec Rose and son Finnegan Owen of New Haven, Connecticut; Quinlan Lawrence O’Connor with his wife Iryna and son Kieran Cyrus of Helena, Montana; Timothy Quigley McCann of Parker, Colorado and children Marissa Leigh Avila with her husband Fermin Sandoval and children Micah Fermin and Noah Benjamin of Denver, Colorado; Sean Ryan McCann with wife Darcie Renee and children Timothy Sean, Madigan Leigh and Lela Mae of Denver, Colorado; Tamara McCann Thies with her husband Gregory Alan Sr and children Gregory Alan Jr, Aidan Alexander and Breccan Francis of Charlottesville, Virgina; Thomas Paul McCann II of Parker, Colorado and children Lisa Marie Mikkelsen and son Bryan Anthony of Valley City, North Dakota, Dyanna Eileen and children Alayna Renee, Davien Cashius, Julian Armon and Alycia Jade of Olathe, Kansas, Michael Thomas Steven McCann Sr and son Michael Thomas Steven McCann Jr of Ottawa Kansas, Hunter Jade, Thomas Paul III and Rylie June of Parker Colorado; Sharon Louise McCann Nelson with her husband Dale Rodger Jr. of Denver, Colorado and children Meagan Kelly Moodie with husband Craig of Denver Colorado, David Paul Nelson with his wife Kiera Lise and children Arya Kay, August Tucker, Jack Oliver and Maeve Margaret of East Northport NY, Christopher Dale Nelson of Denver, Colorado, Kayla Marie Nelson of East Northport, New York and Dale Rodger Nelson III with his wife Nicole Joy of Fenton, Missouri; Patrick Theodore McCann II (Teddy) of Minnesota, Michael Anthony McCann and daughter Caitlin Anne of Denver, Colorado; and Florian Bernard McCann II with his wife Dawn Marie and children Peyton Savannah, Florian Bernard III, Macson Shea and Logan Kelly of Lakewood, Colorado. also survived by, his father’s sibling’s families Barbara Ann Saitta, Lisa Francis Martin and child Kayla Ann Taylor and daughter Autumn Leigh, Daniel James Taylor, Kenneth Cody Martin, Kimberly Denise Saitta and children Ashlee Christine and Nathaniel Zion.

The funeral service will be held for Robert at 11:00 o'clock on July 24th, 2021 at the Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery (Chapel Hill location) located at 6601 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, Colorado, 80121. He will be buried in the Saitta family plot (same location) immediately following the funeral service. The reception will be hosted by Florian and Dawn McCann at their home on 2540 S Gray Court Lakewood, Colorado, 80227.

Joined with countless generations of Italian-Irish forebears and many friends --- deep peace we breathe into you, beloved Robert. Your journey in this life is at an end. Rest in Peace.