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Robert Sanna Obituary

Robert C. Sanna, 60 Robert C. Sanna, 60, of Broomall, PA died tragically on August 9, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while attending Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. Born to the late Salvatore and Marie Pagano Sanna, he was raised in Shaker Heights, OH for 13 years and moved to Upper Darby where he graduated from the high school in 1971. He was a resident of Broomall, PA for the past 13 years, previously residing in University City in Philadelphia. As Vice President and Director of Operations for Campus Apartments, he worked there for 30 years in University City. Bobby enjoyed hunting, golfing and riding his Harley, but mostly enjoyed family gatherings. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Lisa R. Sanna who died in 2011. Survivors: Sister, Rosemarie "Mimi" Nickel, brother, Tony P. Sanna, stepdaughter, Lisamarie and fiance Bryan, nieces and nephews, Lisa Nickel, Jenine (Michael) Bisaccio, Jamie, Tony and Carly Sanna, great nieces and nephews, Dustin, Reyandra, Madeline and Josephine, also survived by numerous cousins, dear friends and coworkers. Visitation: Thursday, 7-9PM, at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA and also Friday morning, 9-9:45AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Funeral Mass: Friday, 10:00AM, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 220 Lawrence Rd., Broomall, PA Interment: S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Contributions: Donations in Bobby's memory may be made to the National Motorcycle Safety Fund, https://store.msf-usa.org/nmsf/donate.aspx Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.paganofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2013.

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Aneadra Caldwell

August 8, 2024

Missing you always and forever - Aneadra

September 25, 2013

I am shocked to just find out this tragic news. I had the privilege of know Bob through work. He would call our company to request us to do inspections of the properties he managed.
He was ALWAYS so upbeat and could always put a smile on my face.
I will miss his voice on the other end of the line.
Prayers for his family and friends
Nancy Crescenzo

September 12, 2013

Bob, Steve and I were so sad when we heard the news. You were so nice to Steve, my sister and her daughter. You are always in our thoughts and prayers and I know your resting peacefully with your wife and thats what makes me feel better. Until we meet again...

Lisa Fiordaliso

September 9, 2013

Bobby Me and Valentina who you called Vally Girl are going to miss you.

cheryl and david venezia

September 8, 2013

Bob, dave and and i just heard the tragic news. We are shocked and saddened. We were best friends for so many years. I honestly don't know what to write. We will miss u so much.

Jim and Karen Harkins

August 16, 2013

We were deeply, deeply saddened when we were told this tragic news. Our hearts go out to the family and
friends.
I met Bobby through my wife Karen and daughter Jessica at Kartman Fire. My daughter worked for Bobby at Campus Appartments many years ago. Bobby will always be remembered with the same smile and warmth that he shared with those around him.

August 15, 2013

So often Tom and I thought of you, Tony, and Mimi and wondered how you were and what became of you. Reading all the messages, I can see you were still the same wonderful person you were as a teenager. You will be missed by many people. You were already missed by Tom and I for almost 40 years and now we must wait until eternity to meet again.
Love,
Jill

George Oronzio AKA, FOCKER

August 15, 2013

Bob,
I'm glad that I had the opportunity to know you and count you as a friend. You'll always be remembered as one of the great guys that we lost way too soon.

Your legacy of kindness and generosity will live on in the hearts of your friends and family forever.

August 15, 2013

Finding words to express the news of your passing is very difficult. You were my best friend in High School. I have many fond memories of our youth together. You always held a special place in my heart and forever will. RIP old friend.
Tom Reyes

Peggy Freisleben.Geraci

August 15, 2013

Rest in Peace Bob have such fond memories of you from our teens in upper darby . always such a kind soul you were and from all the posts I see you always stayed the same good man you were. you have touched the hearts of many people and will be missed dearly by all.

August 15, 2013

Remembering you from childhood in upper darby always such a kind nice guy. its been along time since then but you seemed to have touched a lot of peoples heart through the years. you surely will be missed by many, my prayers to your family. Peggy Freisleben

Tom DelRosario

August 15, 2013

Gentleman falls short when looking for word that describe you. You were admirable in so many ways. Work commerades and personal friends. It has been an honor to do work for you and ride with you. Loosing you is hitting deep with me as I am sure with many others. RIP my friend and looking forward to seeing you on the other side.

Sue MacQueen

August 15, 2013

Bob, you were the kindest man I think I ever met. I'd only known you since October but truly enjoyed working with you and so appreciated your love of the neighborhood and all of us in it!

You will be missed by so many people.

Herb Jones

August 15, 2013

My heart was saddened Friday night when news came to me about the accident. I am Holly's brother.

Bob,I didn't have the opportunity to meet you and I feel a great loss because of that. From family & friends that have written about you,I know you were a wonderful person. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Anthony Lauer

August 15, 2013

What else is there to say other then the world lost one of the greatest human beings anyone could have had the privilege to know.

Lori Tyahla

August 15, 2013

Rest In Peace Bobby. You were a great guy and very important to many, many people, including my nephews Dan and Chris. My thoughts are with them and everyone at this sorrowful time.

Mark Sanna

August 15, 2013

Bob,
I have always had fond memories of being kids growing up together in Shaker Hgts and am very happy that we reconnected in our twenties. I smile whenever I think of those times. I feel very blessed to have been your cousin and to have had those times with you. You were a very special person who made friends everywhere you went. Rest in Peace Bobby.

Joe Dippolito

August 15, 2013

Bob i have worked with you for the last nine years, 7 years as your assistant. You were like a father to me. I can not go into some buildings with out thinking of you.
you were a great person and friend.
you will truly be missed.

Larry Kaufman

August 15, 2013

Just a brief acquaintance, I worked for Bob through West Phila Locksmith as a Subcontractor. He always treated me with respect and had something nice to say. What a great guy. My thoughts go out to all that loved him. R.I.P.

Forever in our hearts

August 15, 2013

August 15, 2013

Haven't seen you for so long my old friend - but I see from all of the entries below that you had not changed a bit in all these years. I grew up with Bobby & Tony in Upper Darby and they were the kindest guys in our crowd. I am so glad to see these pictures of you - same old beautiful smile and warm heart shing through. My prayers go out to your family - Tony - I'm so very sorry - Love Diane Fittipaldi Quercetti xxxxooooo

Laurie King

August 15, 2013

Bobby the news of your death was so shocking and sad my heart goes out to your family who are all in my prayers daily. I know that you are with Lisa in heaven now and that makes me smile for you. I really enjoyed our great conversations I'm glad to have met you! Thank you for being such a great listener and loving soul. Thank you for your friendship You will be truly missed.

frank marino

August 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Danielle de Ritis

August 14, 2013

Cuz.....gone too soon. I know you are surrounded by so much love just like before you left. You are one of the kindest loyal person I know. ..... forever in my heart.

August 14, 2013

Bob: Words cannot say enough how much we will miss you. It has been a most enjoyable pleasure every time we were together breaking bread and drinking wine with the family.I know you will be sadly missed by many beside the family.. Our deepest love, and may you join Lisa for beautiful eternity.
Sincerely Aunt Fran & Uncle Rich
PS: Michael Carosella, Jr. sends his love, will miss you also and shares in our sorrow.

Mary Puhl

August 14, 2013

Bob, you are gone from our lives too soon. You were loved by everyone whose lives you touched. May you rest in peace. I will truly miss you! Love Mary

Rebecca Rhodes West

August 14, 2013

Sorry Bobby that I couldn't have met you in a different situation. My strength lies in the fact that you are in a peaceful place. I know you are loved by Holly, George, and Joe and I pray for your all of your family and friends. You have touched my life for the better and I thank you for that.

Steve Schreiber

August 14, 2013

bob was great person, very funny, I will miss him a lot.he was in our wedding back in 1988. worked with bob didn't seem like work cause he was just a great guy. but got the job done . he loved my mother and father and my brother geo very much for that very grateful .I will miss bu bubba bob you are still with us in spirits

Annie Smyth

August 14, 2013

Bob, thank you for being my friend. You are such a kind, generous, warm soul. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have spent time with you. You will be forever missed. xoxo

August 14, 2013

Bob, A Dear Friend. Zane and I will miss you and our yearly visits at deer camp.
Over a bottle of red we'll think of you and toast to Happy Memories and being thankful that we knew you.
Myrna

August 14, 2013

Bobby was the kindest, most sincere person I ever met. He always had a huge smile to brighten the room. You will be missed greatly. I'll keep your family in my heart. Carol Bedrosian

Stephen Ranson

August 14, 2013

Bob was a man of honor and respect for all people. I have numerous work stories that I will never forget. God bless you bob

Adrinne Rose

August 14, 2013

I worked with Bob at Campus Apts. I remember when I had a school paper to do on Harley and a coworker referred me to Bob. Please take comfort in knowing that he had a positive impact on my life. I wish I had the right words, just know I care.

Mark Bernstein

August 14, 2013

I only knew Bobby for 11 months, but like so many others he made a deep impression on me in a very short time. We would have lunch a few times a week and we couldn't walk a block without Bobby having a conversation and friendly smile for somoone. I called him "The Mayor", he called me "Chief". He helped me get acclimated at Campus and I will forever be thankful for his help as well as for his sharing part of his day with me in such a positive selfless manner.

Sherri West-Matthews

August 14, 2013

Bob, I only knew you breifly but you were one of the strongest and bravest person I have ever met. I know you will always be riding with me. Thank you for your strength.

Lee Weinstein

August 14, 2013

Bob, I didn't know you but I know your sister in law Chrissy, and when she tells us what a great guy you were, we know it has to be true. Our hearts go out to all who had the pleasure of knowing you,and are feeling your loss, and may you now ride forever peacefully on Heavens' Highway!

Kenny Hancock

August 14, 2013

Bob and I worked together for several years at Campus Apartments and in many ways felt like my work Dad. He was the kindest, funniest, warmest person I've ever worked with and any time he walked in the room I could always feel a sense of relief to any stressful situation at work. His death is shocking and saddening. His passing leaves a huge hole in humanity.

David Frederick

August 14, 2013

My parents and I worked for Campus Apts which he "Bobby" was Maintenance Supervisor (1985-1998). Though my father started with the company since 1976. Bobby gave me my first work at age 16. Great and Years of Memories. Bobby and others attn my HS grad in 1989, you will be missed!

Vacation with family 2011

August 14, 2013

TINA MASON

August 14, 2013

THIS IS FOR YOU BOBBY

Sister in law

August 14, 2013

Bob was more then a brother-in law, he was my brother! He was constantly Guiding me, teaching me, encouraging me every step of the way when riding.... We were weekend warriors, riding long miles to go to lunch...
He was there for my sisters' last days, there though good-times and bad! Strongest man i know!!!
Bob was a wonderful man with a large heart! I'm so sad! He hold a place forever in my heart! Until we meet again.

TINA MASON

August 14, 2013

DEAR BOBBY, I AM AT LOST FOR WORDS YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY TO SOON I KNOW YOU WILL BE MISSED I MEET YOU A LONG TIME AGO IN MONTANA YOU AND TONY BOTH, AND ALL THE FAMILY OUR IN MY THOUGHTS I JUST LOST MY HUSBAND SO I KNOW WHAT THE FAMILY IS GOING THRU I WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF THEM GOD BLESS YOU BOBBY.

Gayle Ferreira

August 14, 2013

Rest in peace Bob- dear human being with a huge heart and warm, loving personality

Mother's day 2011

August 14, 2013

August 14, 2013

Bob , Faith and I sincerely will miss you , you and Lisa will always have a special place in our hearts.
With all our love,
Faith and Stan Reese

Aneadra Caldwell

August 14, 2013

You are one of the sweetest men I have ever met. Words can't express how much I miss you. I just keep waiting for you to walk in the office. Thank you for seeing something in me and for always believing in me. You will forever be in my heart. Rest in peace my "Bear".

Eileen Schilling

August 14, 2013

This candle is in memory of a you and the light you bought into everyone's life.

Michele LaVerghetta

August 14, 2013

Bob for the short time I known you were truly an amazing person. Always with a smile and kind word. Mike and I are going to truly miss you riding pass our house and making fun of Mike always outside mowing the lawn or planting. When I drive by your house I will always think of you. Michele

Judy Gentile

August 14, 2013

Bob,
You were a true gentleman and a kind person. I'm glad i had the pleasure of meeting you at L A Fitness. You will be truly missed by all. RIP

Tyler & Kara Pikowicz

August 13, 2013

Bob, you were truly an Amazing person! Always a pleasure to be around. Deer Camp will not be the same with out you! You will be missed by all up here in Saskatchewan.

August 13, 2013

Rest in peace Bobby.. You will always hold a special place in my heart.. I have such wonderful memories to hold on to. Love you Brother In Law!

Last minute 2009 buck

Bucky Burnett

August 13, 2013

Bob,
You were my hunting partner and very close friend for many years. You will always be in my thoughts.
Bucky

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