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Robert Atz Veteran and Rose Tree Fire Co. volunteer Robert J. Atz, Jr. "Bob", 80, of Upper Providence, PA died on January 28, 2014. Mr. Atz was born in Media and attended Media High School. He is a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal for his service in the Korean War. Mr. Atz worked as a machine operator for International Paper Company for 25 years. He also dedicated 7 years to the Rose Tree Media School District working as a custodian. Bob was very dedicated to his local community. He has been a volunteer at the Rose Tree Fire Company since 1961. He also volunteered at the Media VFW. He is a former member of Media & Lima Ambulance and the Swarthmore Fire Co. Bob loved crossword puzzles, vacationing in Myrtle Beach with his great-grandson, and spending time with grandchildren. He always looked forward to having morning coffee with his friends. Mr. Atz is preceded in death by his sister, Irene Lees. Survivors: Wife of 58 years, Betty Atz, his sons, Anthony (Patricia) Atz of Lebanon, PA and Ronald (Janet) Atz of West Chester, PA. Grandchildren: Christopher (Mandy) Atz, Ashley, Steven, Chelsea Atz, and his great-grandson, Jordan Atz, along with nieces and nephews. Services: Funeral service on Monday, 11:00 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Media, 350 West State Street, Media, PA 19063. Military service will immediately follow. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rose Tree Fire Company or the First United Methodist Church of Media. Arrangements: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 E. 4th St., Media, PA 19063 www.haganfuneralhome.com
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What an incredible, and appropriate service you held for Bob ! ! !
On a beautiful snow blanketed day, his service to his country was most evident as his flag draped coffin was saluted by his fellow fire fighters from Rose Tree Fire Co. as he entered his long time church at Media Methodist Church. As his flag draped coffin exited the church, it was a post card picture that I will remember forever
March 2, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Robert will live in our hearts forever!
Debbie Hoffman
February 9, 2014
I stand to correct myself. It is KGE 454, not KGB sorry Robert thanks for correcting me.
February 2, 2014
Robert J. Atz Jr. was one of my very best friends, and I witnessed first hand the many ways he paid his civic rent in the Media Area since 1964. My heart weeps for what I have lost. He was also one of the best neighbor my family has had in my lifetime. His children grew up with mine on the same street. I missed having morning coffee with him when I left town. No one will ever bury the fond memories I shared with a true and humble gentleman.
Searle Noble
February 1, 2014
To Betty, Ron, Tony & the extended Atz family:
I would like to extend my personal condolences and those of the Media Fire Company on Bob's passing. The majority of today's Media Fire Company members knew Bob only as "the voice of Station 73". Those of us with hard time in the fire service remember him as an extremely dedicated, always dependable ambulance driver. I served as Fire Chief in Media during Bob's Media EMS years and knew he was always able to be counted upon. There are thousands of Media Area residents whose safe ride to the hospital was chauffeured by Bob.
to paraphrase 2 Timothy 4:
Bob fought the good fight and led a life of dedicated public service. The time of his departure has come, he has finished the worldly race.
Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to him on that day.
Life Eternal grant unto him oh Lord, may Your light perpetual shine upon him, may he rest in peace.
Jim Jeffery
Deputy Chief
Media Fire Company
January 31, 2014
Bob was always a real gentleman. He was always at church helping in what ever way he could. He will be greatly missed at church.
Janet Barrow
January 31, 2014
So sorry to hear about Robert. You and the family are in our prayers. God bless.
Dorothy & Jim Your WV. friends.
January 31, 2014
Having grown up in The Rose Tree Fire Company from the time I was six years old I will miss seeing and talking to him. I also had the pleasure of working with bob when I ran with Media Fire Company Ambulance. To the Atz Family my sincere condolences. Mike Mattia Jr. and family. May he Rest in Peace. KGB 454 Station 73 Off air.
January 31, 2014
Betty & family, please know your WV family has you in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You all.
Kevin, Kala, Kyle & Roxena and families
January 31, 2014
Mrs Atz and family, so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. We would see him on Sunday's at Church...he will be sadly missed. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally Phillips & Sharon Angelaccio
January 31, 2014
Betty, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. This saddens me terribly. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Malinda Herbert
January 30, 2014
Betty, I am so sorry to learn of Bob's death. You take care of yourself as your family needs you. Cherish the wonderful memories of Bob as no one can take that away from you.
charlotte piasecki
January 30, 2014
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