Robert Chiomento II Obituary

Thinking of you all today! I worked with Rob at McDonalds in Woodbury, NJ when I was 15. Me, Harry, Jen and Rob were very close and had such great times together. Rob and Tommy used to stop at my house when Rob was on leave and back in New Jersey and I always look forward to seeing them. My dad loved talking to him about the military. My dad was also stationed in Georgia and in Germany He was a great man and you should all be proud of what a great son husband and father he was. But most importantly he is a hero.

My son served with Robert in Afghanistan. Our family never forgets this anniversary..... may God bring you peace! Your son was a hero and will never be forgotten. Our love and prayers..... Dodson Family

Til Valhalla my dude.

It's a day that I'll never forget. The mission tested every ounce of will power and hope. Everyday I wake up I'm grateful for the life I have and I'll always remember that. Everyday I think about you and your sacrifice.

I met SSG Chiomento when I was in I was stationed in Afghanistan. I was assigned to cover an event in Pakistan and went with some infantry soldiers for about 3 weeks in May 2006. After coming back, I remember hearing there was a ramp ceremony and the PA office took some pics for the unit and we were told the name and I remembered him. Not long after, I ran into member of his unit and spoke with them briefly. It was clear they were shaken by the event. I'm so sorry this happened.

Bobby--today, your dad and I have been married 45 years--it still amazes us both!:)--of course we love and miss you especially at times like this--some day we know things will all be set right, thanks be to God and Christ, amen. Isaiah 57:1,2--I hang on to those verses with both hands, believing God used them to comfort me because of you.
Love you forever,
Mom&Dad
P.S.--to Jennifer Wright: Thank you for thinking of Bobby and of us, however I have no idea how to contact you about the memorial you mentioned. If you can find a way to contact us again, please do so, so we can get back to you.

Today, as every year on this date, we awoke with such heavy hearts as we once again realized this is the day back in 2006 that we lost our wonderful son, Bobby, to the terrorists in Afghanistan. His heroism did help spare the lives of the men in his squad that horrible day, and we could not be more proud of what he did that spared their lives.
Bobby--there's not a day that goes by that we don't think of you often--dad and I will miss you for the rest of our lives, and we know we all will be reunited some day, and for that we are eternally grateful to God.
Love forever,
Mom & Dad

43 Years ago this day 8 February was a joyous day for CHRIS & I...Now it is a very sad day BOBBY we still feel the pain of loosing you..We miss you and love you so very much.. MOM & DAD

Miss you Chio Pet!!!!'

Chio, I'm a day late, but still Love you like it was yesterday. Miss you Brother,
Rick Arnett

May God Bless you and Chris Chio.
Thinking of you every day.
Steve and Shonda

BOBBY I'ts 0344hrs and thinking of you.I'ts been a long and heart breaking 8years....Your MOTHER and I miss and love so very much. The pain and hurt...Love MOM and DAD

Robert....remembering you on Memorial Day
and always. RIP hero!

I only met Robert once, he was just a toddler at the time. We had just moved into our house in the country. Your Mom was one of my favorite cousins, because she was always so beautiful and kind. I am sorry I didn't get to meet you as a man, words cannot express how much your service meant to this nation, to my family. As a mother of two sons and one daughter, and Grandma to one delightful granddaughter, I can't imagine the pain your Mother, Father, Wife and children suffered. I am so sorry... I am just glad I found my cousin, her kindness still lifts me when I am down. Love you Christine.

Isaiah 57:1,2--I love you and will miss you for the rest of my life, so much so that I can't even express how much--rest in peace, my son.
All My Love Always,
Mom ?

Lifting your family in prayer. His birthday must be so hard. My son was serving with him that day. We will never forget. God Bless

Dear son yesterday was a hard day for us..Missing you. You would've been 42yrs old. God how we miss you.LOVE MOM and DAD

Dear Chris, Bob and family,

Hello and God's Blessings to all of you!

So hard to believe how long it has been since Bobby went to be with Lord. Sometimes, it just seems like yesterday he was here and loving all of you!

You're all in my thoughts and my prayers always!

Love,
Shirl and family

To the Chiomento Family......I am remembering you and lifting you in prayer today. My son, Adam, served with Robert on that terrible day. We will never forget.

"The wicked flee when no one pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion."[Proverbs 28:1 KJV]
We can't believe it's been 7 years today that Bobby was literally called out of that battle to be at home with the Lord--we miss him so terribly but know with whom he now dwells, so that is such a tremendous comfort to us both--we love you, Bobby, and will forever--not a day goes by that dad and I don't think about you & miss you so terribly.
As Shirley said to you in a note below this one--"Wish You Were Here [to dry these tears {we} cry]..."*
All the Love we have to give you, son,
Mom&Dad

*Wish You Were Here": song from the album "One", by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, The Bee Gees, 1989

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Chiomento Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Happy Birthday and Valentine's Day Bobby ~

Much Love to You and Your family. Wish You Were Here ~ to celebrate!

Gone, but not forgotten, especially by your parents, wife and daughters!

God Blessings from Above,

YESTERDAY WAS A ROUGH DAY..BOBBY WOULD HAVE BEEN 41YRS OLD.....WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH MOM AND DAD

SSG Chiomento. You are a true hero and I am proud to have served with you in 2/4 INF. Never forgotten....

You will always be missed and never forgotten brother. I'm doing my charity walk for you!

I am sorry for the loss of Robert Chiomento. By all accounts, a man who lived a life well-lived.

Bobby, you may be gone but never forgotten! Especially by your Mother and Father your daughters. wife and family! God's Blessings to all!

Bobby, dad and I will never actually be able to believe you are really gone from our lives--it's too hard for us to completely deal with--but, I know you are safely in the hands of the Lord--these are the two verses I know God comforted me with a short while after you'd left us, and they've brought me more peace, and more comfort than anything else ever could:
Isaiah 57 (KJV)

1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.

We both love you more than words could ever express--rest in the blessed peace of the Lord, our precious baby boy.
Love, hugs and kisses for always,
Mom & Dad

To the Chiomento Family.....I have not forgotten this sad anniversary. My son was serving with Robert on that terrible day in Afghanistan. He wears a memory bracelet for Robert. Robert will not be forgotten by this army mom, and those who proudly served with him. God Bless.

Its been 6 years since I lost my friend.I think about you and your family all the time. God speed buddy.

Thank you for inviting me to share the many memories of friends and relatives of this beautiful young man. Much love and caring are in this Guest Book. Is no more than your son deserves. You've done such a supurb job raising him. And he has done you proud, showing all what great parents he had. Bless you Bob and Chris. Thank you for sharing your son with all of us. Everyone was blessed by him, both the many people that were privileged to know him personally and others, like me, that met him after he went to sleep in the arms of angels, as I read in one of the postings. What a lovely thought and a wonderful place to be while waiting for the rest of us. Thank you again for all you've given us.

Please look at Bobs page in Together We Served Army.

I served with you in 2/4 Infantry 10TH Mountain. I love you man. 6 years. It will never get any easier

A true warrior and leader.

Rest in peace SSG. Chiomento. It was an honor to have served in the 10th Mtn. Though I didn't know you directly, I have never forgotten your sacrafice. God bless your family. You are missed but never forgotten. I am reminded of your sacrifice even 6 years later, every time I look down at the K.I.A. bracelet on my wrist.

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. memories I hold dear. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom!

Miss ya Bud. Still fighting the good fight in the Stan. Love ya Brother

Miss ya buddy

Dear Bobby ~ 5 years - can't be, but unfortunately it is. You have left behind precious memories for your Mom and Dad and of course Staci your wife and your precious daughters Amber and Sylest. God Bless You and your wonderful family. You are Gone, but NOT FOREGOTTEN! We all miss you!

Dad and I love and miss you, Bobby.

Chio, its been 5 long years and you are not forgotten. I miss serving along side with you, and all the joy and laughter you brought to your soldiers. There is not one day that goes by that the Bravo Co. Blackhawks think about you. You are hero, and were a privelege to serve alongside. We miss you buddy!!! DON'T TREAD ON ME

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert Chiomento, II:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

TODAY is the 5th yr since our son gave his life for this country...We miss and love him dearly.The hurt is still unbearable. we miss his humor and thoughtfulness. It has devastated his mother...Always thinking of him and STACI,AMBER and SYLEST. GOD LOVE YOU..DAD

Served with CHIO in Afghanistan, A Soldier's Soldier. Great Man, Loving Father. Think of you always Brother. Always laugh to myself thinkin about our BS sessions around the fire when I brought the CSM to the COP, Love and Miss ya
DON'T TREAD ON ME

We were in the same unit but never spoke a word to each other. It’s weird because after two wars, six years of service, and five years of trying to forget. One of my most predominate memories of my military experience was a look from Robert Chiomento. It was only a few seconds, but we exchanged smiles one day on the firing range. I don’t understand why that single moment has stuck with me all of these years. Out of all of the moments that flicker away with time, I will never forget that one. My deepest condolences go out to your family and friends.

Bobby, I wish I had met you in person my friend. I know you were the best of the best! Christine and Bob, he is in good hands and will be there to greet us as we walk across the bridge to Salvation. I look forward to that time when I can shake his hand and hug him. RIP Chio!

Am remembering how we gave each other a hard time about our football teams, and now my Pack and your Steelers are in The Superbowl...

Remembering you on your upcoming birthday...

Remembering you always.

I know Your father. You must take after him. I know you must be in a better place God bless

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

To the Chimento Family...my son, Adam, was on the mission with Robert when he passed. We remember the anniversary with sadness. Robert is not forgotten. Much love to all of you....and God Bless.

SSG Chi was a great guy! He is missed dearly He will never be forgotten

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Robert Chiomento, II:
Remembering Robert on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Our beloved nephew,

Our pride in you is unsurpassed. May you sleep in peace in the arms of the angels. We will always miss your smile.

Aunt Susan, Uncle Mark

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I am sorry I never got to know you, my cousin. But I am very proud to be related to you.

(JMJ)
"It is better to light one candle, than to curse the darkness"
Rest in peace, my son.
Love,
Mom

*"God love you!"
Love,
Mom&Dad
*(Bishop Sheen's salutation)

JMJ
(Thank you, Bishop Fulton Sheen)
Bobby--We love you, and will never stop thinking about you, and missing you, and praying for you, Staci and our precious granddaughters--Mom&Dad

Hero...soldier...loving husband...awesome daddy!
You are truly missed.
I am in the DC area now.
We will continue to stop in and say hi when we can. Rest in peace.

To the Chiomento Family....on this Memorial Day 2010....the Dodson family is remembering Robert. My son Adam served along side Robert in Afghanistan
in 2006. A special soldier and man...he is not forgotten. Lifting you all in prayer today.

Remembering Chio on his birthday and ALWAYS. God be with you and your family~

I never knew you but I knew many like you. I served with your father at Fort Ritchie, Md. in the early 1980's. I currently have a son, HM3 Tyler Proper, US Navy, serving in Afghanistan and I pray for him each and every day. God bless your family for the sacrifice they have made and for raising you with the same spirit of committment to our great country.

This holiday season I find myself reflecting on my brothers in arms. I had the distinct pleasure of serving along side SSG Chio at 2nd Platoon B. Co. 2/4 INF both in country and the '06 deployment. I'm truly sorry for your lost and not a day goes by that I don't think of SSG Chio and 17 July 2006. I will forever hold him and his family in my heart and the utmost respect for him. May God bless those he left behind and those currently serving for this country this Holiday season. SSG Chio I will never forget you.

My husband, SFC Gerald MacNeil, and I had the honor of going to Arlington National Cemetary this past June for a memorial service for another fallen friend. We found Robert's grave and were able to honor him, as well. My husband served with Robert when he was at Ft Polk and my husband was at Camp Shelby, MS. They traveled together on many occasions for their jobs, prior to Robert being reassigned and going to Afghanistan. You will always be in our thoughts and prayer!

Dear Bob and Chris ~

Hello ~ It doesn't seem possible that it has been 3 years and 4 days since Robert, II has left to be with God. He is always in my thoughts and my prayers as well as you both and the family!

God Bless all of you,
Shirl Lynam - PA

Today it has been 3 long agonizing years since our son ROBERT was killed in Afghanistan. Every day his mother and i think if him and it hurts deeply.

We think of the others that have lost their lives and incurred devastating injures. Hoping our country will appreciate their sacrifice.
GOD BLESS
SSG Robert & Christine Chiomento sr,U.S.ARMY,RET

To the family of Staff Sgt. Robert Chiomento, II:
Robert gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I am remembering Rob today. I remember when we went to see Terminator 2. When he drove myself and Christy Hendrickson to great adventure at 100 miles an hour up the NJ turnpike.I dont think I have went that fast since then. All the fun memories working together. Most of all the fact that he was a better friend than most could ever be. He never forgot the people he cared for. He will not be forgotten.

You will never be forgotten.

B company 1/505 PIR Ft.Bragg is where I met and served with "Chio" and he was a great guy, soldier, and friend. On the worst days he could lift the spirits of everyone with one of his crazy stories, P.T. belt, and some camo paint. God Bless you man

I knew "Chio" well and I am very saddened to hear that he has joined the ranks of the fallen! We served together at Ft. Bragg where he Re-classed/Volunteered to go 11BP. He said he wanted to be a Soldiers Soldier! A damned good man and an even better buddy!
We used to get "Hammered" at the Airborne PX and I'd listen to him talk about how much he loved his Daughter. Overall I am sure that he loved being a Soldier, an Airborne Infantry Man and a Dad. Damn, Bro! I only wish I could have said goodbye!

I never got to meet you, but through a Gold Star Family support group, I am getting to know you and your mom.
Words fall so short on conveying condolences to the family, but this is truly heartfelt. I know you are in the Lord's army now. I am sure you, new buddies and old, are having a grand ole time. You will not be forgotten.
So, rest in peace brave soldier, your work on earth is done. Until we all meet again, Strength and Honor.
From another Gold Star mom, Ann

I served under sgt chio in afghanistan and loved the man like a brother...i was in his platoon, he was a sqd leader that could bring laughs to any situation...he cared about his soldiers and loved his job and family...he was a great soldier...SGT. CHIO i will never forget you, July 17 is a day i will honor for the rest of my life. I basically lost a limb that day. You were a model soldier. The whole of second platoon bravo company and the rest of bravo company will never forget you...we love you man....BLACKHAWKS!!!!! HOOAH!!!!

Although I never knew Staff Sgt. Robert Chiomento II, I keep his family and other fallen soldier's families close to my heart and in my prayers.My fiance just recently left for Iraq for 12 months.
Remember in hard times that he is looking down from Heaven and keeping you safe. Thank You for serving our country, and keeping us safe.

May he rest in Peace with the Lord, and your hearts heal in time.

Proud Wife-to- Be of a Soldier in Iraq

SSG Busbin, Ronald

Bobby a/k/a Rob ~

Thank YOU for your love of your family and our country. You made the utilimate sacrifice, giving of yourself to save others, there in Afghanistan and here at home! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I just listened to the song listed on this site - On the other side. It's wonderful and made me feel so much better.

YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BY YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SMILE GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I!!!

Love,
Shirl

Even after several days of searching our hearts, we found no words to express our great sorrow for this tragic loss. The greatest treasure of all nations are those noble and patriotic souls who fight their nation's battles and make the supreme sacrifice.

Dear Chiomento Family:

I find words simply inadequate to express my sympathetic feelings to you now suffering this tragic loss. May God be with you. May you take consolation in the thought that some day you will be reunited and in a place far better than the confines of this planet A place where death and sadness no longer exist and where joy and love reign forever.
Till then, God bless you.

I watched this young man grow from a rag tag kid to a natioinal hero with a dedication to his country second to none. I have been blessed to have known him.

Thank-you for giving me this opportunity to give thanks for protecting me and mine. I'm so very sorry the cost was so great to you. Please know that, even though I didn't know Robert, I appreciate what he and others like him have done for me. Would that God allow the price to be less costly to the Chiomento family. Bless you and keep you. Let his contenance shine upon you. I always have liked that part of the church sayings. Again, thank-you for allowing me to participate in this tribute to Robert. It was an honor to be included. Love and Peace to his family from my family.