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Robert DiPadova Obituary
West Nyack, NY - Robert A. DiPadova (Bob), entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 12, 2018 in the Veterans Hospital, Bronx, NY. Bob was born in Yonkers, NY on November 24, 1940. He graduated from Gorton High School and Manhattan College earning a degree in Civil Engineering. In 1967 Bob married the love of his life, Viga.
He joined the Army and served from 1966 to 1977 as an Aviator. His primary role was flying helicopters. He served two combat tours in Vietnam earning the bronze star for bravery under fire. Bob spent the next half of his life battling the health effects of agent orange exposure from Vietnam. Bob will always be remembered for his love of country, duty in the service and devotion of his family. He was a loving father and husband and will be missed. Bob is survived by his wife, Viga two sons, Robert Jr. and his wife, Kim, Anthony and his wife, Sandy, two beautiful grandchildren, Caitlyn and Nicholas and his twin brother, Artie and his wife Karola. He was predeceased by his sister, Lucille.
Visiting hours will be Friday, February 16 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Joseph W. Sorce F.H. Inc., 728 West Nyack Rd., West Nyack, NY (845) 358-4433 www.sorcefuneralhome.com where funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 17 at 10:00am. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's name to the Disabled American Veterans.
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william schuck
February 8, 2022
He was a beautiful person. We grew up together in grammar school & high school and together with his brother Artie we used to have tons of fun playing in the woods inback of his house on Roberts Ave. Will catch up to ya on the other side
Margaret and Wayne Michael
February 18, 2018
Our deepest condolences, Viga and family. Veteran's Village won't be the same ... we will truly miss him *hugs*
william schuck
February 17, 2018
Rest in peace Robert. We will meet again on the other side
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
February 14, 2018
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home Inc - West Nyack728 West Nyack Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994
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16
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7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home Inc - West Nyack728 West Nyack Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994
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17
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Joseph W. Sorce Funeral Home Inc - West Nyack728 West Nyack Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994
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