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Robert Minitti Obituary

Minitti, Robert J.
Robert J. Minitti, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on 6/29/14 after a courageous 8 yr. battle with a rare form of cancer. His positive attitude and fighting spirit were admired by all who knew him. Sheer willpower carried him through the last few days. Robert was born in Windber, PA to Carl and Helen Minitti. He graduated from ASU where he played football under Coach Frank Kush. He taught P.E. and coached in the TUHSD before going to Mesa Community College in 1972 where he coached football and wrestling. Bob was the defensive coordinator for the MCC football teams that won two National Junior College Championships and five conference titles in a span of 10 yrs. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joe. Bob is survived by his wife of 51 yrs., Kathleen; children Michelle and Michael (Julia) and grandchildren Sydney, Zachary and Ewan; sisters Catherine Flori and Eleanor Milazzo; brothers Carl, Jr., Alfred and Pat. He was an avid golfer and bass fisherman who was happiest whenever he could launch his boat at Roosevelt Lake and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Catching some four pounders made for a really good outing!! Bob loved family get togethers, especially crab feasts and holiday dinners. "YoYo" adored his grandchildren and beamed with delight as he watched them run around the house laughing and playing. Visitation will be held from 5-8 P.M. Monday, July 14th at Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, July 15th at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3450 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ. A reception is planned in the church hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society (stvincentdepaul.net) or Hospice of the Valley (hov.org) would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jul. 9, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Minitti

17 Entries

Cynthia Benedict

July 3, 2019

Bob Minitti was one of the nicest people Allen and I knew. Over the span of, literally, decades, we shared many good times together. May his memory be a blessing.

Erino Leone

July 14, 2014

Not only a great athlete, but a true gentleman! Never forgot his "roots". Growing up, he was my first athletic 'hero' and was one of Windber's greats.....Never forget his run against Monesson!!!!

Carl Harris

July 14, 2014

Bob was always a total class act, a great human being, teacher, and coach. The world is better off because he lived.

Debbie Plummer

July 14, 2014

Kathy and Arizona family,
Thinking of all the family during this difficult time, God bless you with deepest sympathy.
Love and Prayers
charlie and Debbie Plummer

Gene, Joe, and Connie Cassanese

July 14, 2014

Being Windber friends and neighbors from the 50's/ 60's era, the news of Bob's passing was sad.However, he is now in a better place without suffering and other mortal burdens. Our sincere sympathy to his family.

Kathryn England

July 13, 2014

My sincerest condolences to Bob's family. He was a neat guy to all. I enjoyed working with him for many years at MCC. He touched lives in a most positive manner.

July 12, 2014

Bob and I were faculty members at Mesa Community College. One semester, I enrolled in his golf class; and he permitted me to bring my 12-year-old son to class. I have the deepest respect for him. He is one of the good guys!

July 11, 2014

My heart aches today. We lost one of the best men you could ever know. As one of our cousins, we had fantastic times together. He will surely be missed by everyone. God Bless him & his beautiful family. Cousins, Bob & Rose Suttmiller

Tom Bossi

July 11, 2014

Kathy,
Joann and I send our sincere sympathy.
Bob was a courageous man. He will be missed by all who ever knew him.

Bob Rizzo

July 11, 2014

Windber-Guy...Hid the ball well.Qb-maybe the best in his time....BobRizzo-wv....prayers to Famila.....

July 11, 2014

Remember him well.played Basketball with him---He always was a leader and treated us younger sophomores as BROTHERS....Hid the Fb-faked better than anyone in area....Winder guy.......Bob Rizzo. Wv

Lou Bafile

July 11, 2014

Sorry to say I did not know Bob but, I knew his mother. She married her 2nd husband Joe Spinelli who worked as a carpentry foreman for me. I also remember her great cooking at the Sons of Italy and the Abruzzi. She may have cooked for my wedding 1969.
Lou Bafile
Chairman
Abruzzi

Ferris Atty

July 11, 2014

I remember Bob as the QB for the Windber Ramblers during their glory years. My father, Alex Atty was one of his coaches. He will be deeply missed by the Rambler nation.

Cynthia Benedict

July 10, 2014

Allen and I respected Bob and held him in high esteem because of his integrity and love of family.We cherish many memories of the "good old days", the many hours spent together. Bob and Kathy will always be in our hearts, in the place where cherished memories live.

Nancy Mast

July 10, 2014

Bob and I were long time instructors at MCC. I am so saddened by his passing.

BOB COSTA

July 9, 2014

My family lived across the street from the Minitti family for over 10 years. Bob and his family were the kind of folks you were lucky to have as friends and neighbors,as we were all growing up. I'm sure Bob has touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all. "GO RAMBLER"

Barbara Bean Groff

July 9, 2014

I will cherish my memories of Coach Minitti. May God bless his family.

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