Robert William Callegari

Bob worked 27 years for Whole Foods Market, dedicating his time to growing their stores, working in management. Following the death of his late wife DeAnna in June 2008, he stepped back so he would be able to spend more time with his loving children, Patrick and Samantha. In 2012 Bob re-married to Jo Ann (Clark) Callegari, and gained two more daughters, Kaitlyn and Alexandria, that he loved with all his heart.

Bob is also survived by his five brothers, Mike, Bill, Mark, Scott, and Jim.

Bob spent his free time watching the Chicago Cubs play baseball in the spring and summer, and the Dallas Cowboys play football in the fall and winter. Bob loved yelling at the television and heckling anyone who’s political views differed from his. Bob was generous, kind, funny, and honest to a fault. He lived his own truth daily and never once apologized for it. He never missed an episode of The Five, as a die-hard Republican.

Memorial Service will be held at Groover Funeral Home, located at 1400 36th Ave. East, Ellenton, Florida on Saturday, April 30th. Family from 4pm – 5pm, open to friends at 5pm, Funeral Service to begin at 6pm. Food and OPEN BAR will be available starting at 5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations towards the purchase of a vehicle safe to transport his daughter Samantha from Florida to the University of Michigan Medical Center for her post-transplant care would be appreciated.