Robert was a West Geauga graduate, class of 1954. He was a member of the Chester Seminary Alumni, and the Chester Twp. Fire Department for 25 years. Robert also enjoyed traveling in his motor home with his wife Dorothy.
He worked at the Gulf Station in Chester Twp. from 1981 to 1994, and later with the Chester Twp. Road Department until his retirement. He was a lifelong mechanic, but a comedian at heart.
He is survived by his children, James (Pat) of Garrettsville, Marie (Larry) Vail of Middlefield, Cindy (Robert) Civic of Willoughby, William (Jack) of Chicago, and Denise (Peter) McCabe of Indian Shores, FL.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister Evelyn (Dave) Peltz; and brother Richard J. (Eileen).
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy E.; his parents; two brothers; and two sisters.
A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 28, at Gatozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chester Twp. Visitation will be Sunday, July 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Twp.
Contributions are suggested in Robert's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Chesterland Fire and Rescue-Personal Equipment Fund, and the
American Cancer Society.
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