Age 94, passed peacefully at home with his devoted family by his side.
Born in 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Philip and Genny Robbibaro, Len graduated from Allegheny High School in 1951 and proudly served in the Korean War as an Army Infantryman. After his service, he went on to a 35-year career with Bell Telephone/Verizon in Sewickley, PA.
Orlando (Len) was the devoted husband to the late Bernice Fischer Robbibaro and cherished Dad of David Robbibaro (Andrea), Bruce Robbibaro (Margaret) and the late Gary Robbibaro and Richard Robbibaro (Nancy). Adoring Pap to Greg, Craig, Kevin, Ken, Kristen, Tim, Michael, Matthew, Megan and Great Grand Pap to Michelle, Paeyten, Bailee, Jacob, Joylin, Adam, Gunner and Sawyer.
Len and Bernie traveled the world extensively in retirement, spent time with their grandchildren, enjoyed many hobbies and cheering for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers at tailgate parties and home.
Len was instantly loved by everyone he met from neighbors to store clerks and bank managers. He had a fun-loving, jolly spirit, a great sense of humor, and loved to talk to people. He was always willing to help family and friends and lovingly shared his knowledge and wisdom with his children and grandchildren. He will forever be a cherished, husband, dad, father-in-law, and pap.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, October 29 at H.P. Brandt Funeral Home 1032 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 from 2-4 and 6-8. A memorial service will take place on Friday, October 30 at 11:00 at H.P. Brandt, followed by private internment with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s hospital at stjude.org.
