Robert was born on July 9, 1946, in New York City to the late Dominick and Margaret (Ryan) Conetta. He was raised in the Bronx and graduated from Evander Childs High School in 1964, where he was a Bronx All-Star.
Robert proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the First Air Cavalry. During his service, he sustained life-changing injuries, losing his right eye, the hearing in his left ear, and his left leg. After returning home, he began rebuilding his life and soon met the love of his life, Liz (Hannaberry) Conetta. They married on February 23, 1974, and shared more than 52 years together.
Bob worked for more than 20 years for Con Edison, before being elected Secretary-Treasurer of the UWUA Local 1-2 in New York City. He held this position until he retired to Punta Gorda in 2005.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Liz; his daughters, Teresa (Stephan Ryan) and Beth (Craig Walters); his sister, Mary; his brother-in-law, Warren Williams; and his four cherished grandchildren, Conor, Isla, Ava, and Aidan. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dominick and Margaret “Marge” Conetta; his brother, Danny Conetta; his sister-in-law, Rose Conetta; and his niece, Lucille Conetta Kravitz.
Robert devoted many years to serving others. He loved raising money for the Fisher House in Washington, D.C., and was an active member of the Purple Heart Society in Punta Gorda. He was always eager to help others and give back to his community.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14th from 2-4 & 7-9pm at Edward F Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th at 11 am at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, 381 N Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22211 at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to The Fisher House. https://connect.fisherhouse.org/campaign/Fisher-HouseRobertAConetta1stCav2-7
