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Mr. Cimbalo taught at Roscoe Conkling School, and was one of my favorites. He was truly unique. His creativity and kindness will never be forgotten.
Cosmo Castellano
September 23, 2025 | School
Rome, New York
Feb 19, 1935 – Sep 10, 2025 (Age 90)
UTICA – Robert William "Bob" Cimbalo was born in Utica, NY on February 19, 1935, to Santo and Rose (Gigliardi) Cimbalo. Bob's father was an ironworker, and Bob took up the trade when he graduated from T.R. Proctor High School, Class of 1954. Between 1955-57, Bob served in the US Army during the...
Read MoreMr. Cimbalo taught at Roscoe Conkling School, and was one of my favorites. He was truly unique. His creativity and kindness will never be forgotten.
Cosmo Castellano
September 23, 2025 | School
I met Bob Cimbalo 1954 when he was a Proctor High senior and I a lowly junior high 7th grader scared to death of entering such a big school. His locker was in the same row as mine and he quickly took me under his wing and acted as my "big brother" and protecter. We called each other "curly" because we both had short crew cuts. I was proud to point him to my classmates as my friend. Bob was a football hero playing center for Proctor as well as a budding artist. I followed his long and...
Richard Benedetto
September 21, 2025 | School
Way back when I met Bob at MWPI. Just today as I was going through some archived emails, there was one from Bob about a mutual friend with his website address. I searched but, it was no longer online. Another search brought up this obit. So very sorry to read that his services will take place this weekend. We had lost touch when I moved out of the US. I do still have his woodcut collaboration he sent me about East Utica. My sincere condolences to his family .
J.R. Baldini
September 20, 2025 | Friend
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Cimbalo....my neighbor, teacher at Conkling school and professor at Utica College. Always a light in this community. I was so excited for you when you were honored for your service at a Utica comet's game a few years back..."my teacher". Keep creating with our Creator!
Susan Alguire
September 17, 2025 | School
It is time for you to rest in peace. Plus like most of us, you have had your share of ups and downs. Now, having lived to be your age, it will be UP's from here on. RIP Bob.
Joe Caramato
September 17, 2025 | Friend
Dear Ona, Zack and Family, So sorry for your loss. God Bless you all!
Marion Sciortino Goodwin
September 16, 2025 | Work
Mary,I am so sorry to hear this. I know you have taken wonderful care of your husband. Many prayers to you all.
Candy Duell
September 16, 2025 | Other
Mr Cimbolo was everyone´s favorite teacher at Conkling School-- he always wore his beret even in class- he was a very unique individual.
Martha. Marti. Mino. Wrate
September 16, 2025 | School